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Coalition's super for housing scheme comes under fire
by Sarah Simpkins • 17 May 2022
Researchers have cautioned that the Liberal party’s proposed scheme would escalate property prices and only allow... READ MORE

AI could slash turnaround times, says lawyer
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 May 2022
Artificial intelligence could “level the playing field” for loan approval turnaround times and loan administration,... READ MORE

Aggregator launches tech training
by Reporter • 17 May 2022
Aggregator outsource Financial has launched a new training series dedicated to upskilling brokers in technology tools. READ MORE

Pepper joins Lendi’s Approval Confidence panel
by • 16 May 2022
The lender is said to be the first non-bank to be integrated with the group’s loan approval product. READ MORE

Overhaul net of offset structure, urges FBAA
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 May 2022
The industry body has demanded action on net of offset commissions, after finding the number of deals with payment... READ MORE

‘I want to rewrite the narrative’: Indigenous financial consultant
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 May 2022
While the latest census data revealed Indigenous home ownership had increased, an Indigenous financial consultant... READ MORE

Brokers key to Judo’s push into health, agriculture
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 May 2022
Judo Bank’s third-party chief has said brokers will play a key role in the group’s expansion into two new specialty... READ MORE

Insolvency rates slated to spike within flood-impacted NSW, QLD
by • 13 May 2022
The number of businesses unable to repay their debts is expected to surge by over one-third over the next 12 months. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 9-13 May
by Reporter • 13 May 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 13... READ MORE
Better Business Awards

Winners of 2022 Better Business Awards SA/NT crowned!
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 May 2022
The Adviser has recognised the stellar achievements of the top brokers in South Australia and the Northern Territory at... READ MORE
Loan Market Group to join forces with Nodifi

Loan Market Group to join forces with Nodifi
by Sarah Simpkins • 12 May 2022
Loan Market Group and digital market place Nodifi have decided to merge their asset finance operations, with plans for... READ MORE

Queensland confirms review into HomeBuilder applicants
by • 12 May 2022
The state’s Treasurer has announced that Queensland will be re-examining applications that were rejected under the... READ MORE

More Aussies trust banks with data over brokers: survey
by • 12 May 2022
Australians remain hesitant when trusting brokers and financial advisers with access to their data, a survey reveals. READ MORE

Almost two-thirds of SMEs struggling to secure funding: Banjo
by • 12 May 2022
The majority of small businesses are struggling to secure funding for growth, according to a new report by Banjo... READ MORE

Great Southern Bank joins Loan Market lender panel
by Reporter • 12 May 2022
The aggregator has expanded its lender panel with the addition of customer-owned Great Southern Bank. READ MORE

Blockchain ‘significant’ disruptor of mortgages
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 May 2022
Blockchain technology has the potential to streamline the home loan process into one central hub for brokers on a mass... READ MORE

MONEYME courts aggregators in quest to challenge banks
by Sarah Simpkins • 11 May 2022
The lender has confirmed it is in talks with major aggregators, with plans to expand its broker distribution and gear... READ MORE

Plenti adopts new credit rating system
by Reporter • 11 May 2022
Plenti has opted to use a new credit rating system for its personal lending, aiming for more accuracy in its assessment... READ MORE
MFAA chief to exit

MFAA chief to exit
by Annie Kane • 10 May 2022
The chief executive of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has flagged his retirement later in... READ MORE

Westpac reports fall in broker flows
by • 10 May 2022
The portion of new home loans lodged through the group's direct channel crept up over the six months to March.  READ MORE
AFCA

AFCA targets complaints without merit in new reform
by Sarah Simpkins • 10 May 2022
The complaints body has made early merit assessment a permanent feature of its process, aiming to quickly weed out... READ MORE

Slimmed turnarounds boosts Suncorp mortgages
by Sarah Simpkins • 10 May 2022
The bank has returned to above system growth in its home loans, with its chief crediting speedier broker turnarounds. READ MORE
Nodifi expands focus towards greater client support

Nodifi expands focus towards greater client support
by • 10 May 2022
The fintech has responded to growth in its partners’ needs, enlisting new figures to join its consumer credit and... READ MORE

Labor open to discussing clawback
by Annie Kane • 9 May 2022
The ALP “want[s] to ensure that brokers are able to make a fair profit for the work that they perform”, and would... READ MORE
Aaron Hase

BOQ state relationship manager joins PCF as Qld head
by • 9 May 2022
PCF Group has confirmed that it has established a new role to oversee its aggregator’s Queensland presence. READ MORE