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MoneyMe completes SocietyOne acquisition, reveals management shuffle

by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Mar 2022

MoneyMe has finalised its purchase of online lender SocietyOne, with its greater scale and new link to Westpac expected...READ MORE

New downsizer bond product released

by • 17 Mar 2022

The collaborative concept has been launched by Deposit Power and Downsizer.com to help empty-nesters downsize... READ MORE

Over-55s home loan lender set to launch

by Annie Kane • 17 Mar 2022

A Western Australia-based fintech specialising in finance for borrowers aged over 55 is set to launch, with a broker... READ MORE

ACT government cuts stamp duty further

by • 17 Mar 2022

Home buyers in the ACT who purchase off-the-plan properties to the value of $600,000 will have their stamp duty... READ MORE

Newcastle Permanent, Greater Bank boards greenlight merger

by • 16 Mar 2022

The union of the two mutual banks has taken its next step, with the leadership of both companies endorsing the... READ MORE

Donelle Brooks to join Earlypay to ramp up broker presence

by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2022

Cash-flow lender Earlypay will welcome Lend’s head of third party as its new national partnerships manager later this... READ MORE

AMP targets faster turnarounds with new tech

by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Mar 2022

AMP Bank has signalled that it is investing in technology to speed up the home loan approval process, starting with... READ MORE

Treasury begins ‘open finance’ consultations

by • 16 Mar 2022

The federal government has called for submissions as it commences the first phase of introducing the consumer data... READ MORE

2020s will be the decade of opportunity for brokers: Bernard Salt

by Annie Kane • 15 Mar 2022

Leading demographer Bernard Salt has outlined that Australia’s obsession with property will continue to rise,... READ MORE

Tasmania rolls out more SME COVID support

by Sarah Simpkins • 15 Mar 2022

The state government has reopened its COVID-19 Business Impact Support Program.

Housing support for NSW flood-impacted communities

by • 15 Mar 2022

Temporary housing and rental support are on the way for thousands of people left stranded after floodwaters left... READ MORE

Clearance rates, auctions show weekly dip

by • 15 Mar 2022

Auctions across Australia’s capital cities dropped by almost 30 per cent over a week, mirroring a yearly fall in new... READ MORE

Qld responds to housing crisis, amid flood disaster

by • 14 Mar 2022

As the catastrophic flood event leaves thousands homeless, the Queensland government rolls out measures to aid the... READ MORE

National Lending Group makes commercial pivot

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Mar 2022

Boutique aggregator National Lending Group has outlined a new growth strategy, including a partnership that will... READ MORE

Bluestone grows BDM team, appoints BSM

by • 14 Mar 2022

The non-bank lender has confirmed new additions to its business development and business success... READ MORE

In case you missed it (the week ending 11 March)

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2022

The weekly round-up of some of the biggest news stories in the broking industry from the week ending 11... READ MORE

AFCA promises slashed costs in proposed funding model

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Mar 2022

The complaints body has claimed its new proposed user-pays funding model would reduce costs for small broker and... READ MORE

Brokers need to stop throwing leads away: MAB CEO

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2022

More business could be written by brokers if they had better lead nurturing pathways, the Mortgage Advice Bureau chief... READ MORE

Too late to beef up cyber security after attack, brokers told

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Mar 2022

Brokers have been pushed to embed cyber-security measures and a crisis management team well before an attack... READ MORE

eChoice trail book sold to Finsure

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2022

The eChoice brand is expected to be “wound down” after CBA sells the trail book to MA Financial-owned aggregator... READ MORE

Fresh flood support, as Prime Minister declares national emergency

by Digital • 10 Mar 2022

Flood-impacted residents in northern NSW and Queensland will have access to more financial assistance as Prime Minister... READ MORE

Brokerage launches ‘real life’ broker training program

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2022

Loan Gallery has launched a new academy training program for brokers, which aims to fill a gap by providing “real... READ MORE

Islamic financial service provider expands its broker network

by Digital • 10 Mar 2022

Hejaz Financial Services partners with outsource Financial, expanding its network of accredited brokers, to help... READ MORE

Salestrekker partners with digital signature start-up

by Reporter • 10 Mar 2022

Broker CRM platform Salestrekker has teamed up with electronic signature solution provider Annature.

Mortgage broker franchisee sees record monthly settlements

by • 10 Mar 2022

Melbourne-based mortgage brokerage MoneyQuest Balwyn recorded almost $120 million in paid settlements in January, the... READ MORE

Better Business Summit 2022 to reveal tech tools of tomorrow

by Malavika Santhebennur • 9 Mar 2022

TV and film producer Maz Farrelly, and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson AM are among this year’s keynote... READ MORE

High demand for asset finance

by Digital • 9 Mar 2022

As supply constraints continue to hinder Australia’s SME businesses, new data reveals an increase in equipment and... READ MORE

Lender launches $1m loan to market

by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Mar 2022

A new funding facility has allowed Banjo Loans to expand further into the SME sector, offering unsecured loans of up to... READ MORE

How this female-run brokerage thrives in a male-dominated space

by Robyn Tongol • 8 Mar 2022

ACT-based broker Lucy Blain of Blain Financial has been broking for the past six years, setting up her eponymous... READ MORE

Former Mortgage Choice CEO launches lender

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Mar 2022

A new non-bank lender has sprung onto the home loan market, led by former bosses from Mortgage Choice and the Royal... READ MORE

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