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Loan Market Group nicks BOQ exec
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Apr 2022
A former director and adviser for Loan Market is set to return, to become its parent group’s new chief operating... READ MORE

SME lender rolls out ESG discounting
by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2022
Brokers using Fifo Capital can access discounted cash-flow loans for SME clients if they’re able to demonstrate... READ MORE

TMB’s responsible investment products near $10bn
by reporter • 7 Apr 2022
Growing focus on environmental impact and green footprints has seen the bank’s RIAA products rise by $1 billion in... READ MORE

$20k grants for NSW flood residents
by • 7 Apr 2022
As part of the state government’s flood relief, a further $112 million package has been set aside for flood-impacted... READ MORE

Female broker representation drops to new low
by Annie Kane • 6 Apr 2022
Just a quarter of all brokers are women, new MFAA stats show, the lowest proportion observed for the past six years. READ MORE

Former mortgage broker banned for 6 years
by • 6 Apr 2022
ASIC has banned former Finsure broker Rodney Peter Maher after he was found to be “reckless” in providing... READ MORE

Grow expands into agri

by • 6 Apr 2022
Non-bank lender Grow Finance extends its business loan to include primary agriculture, as well as increase its asset... READ MORE
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RBA reveals post-budget cash rate decision
by Sarah Simpkins • 5 Apr 2022
The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate call for April, as inflation and costs continue to creep higher. READ MORE
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Connective state manager joins NAB Broker
by • 5 Apr 2022
The appointment, which will oversee its southern region presence, comes after calls that the major bank will invest... READ MORE

ASIC bans former adviser and broker for 10 years
by reporter • 5 Apr 2022
After having been jailed for breaking Western Australian COVID-19 rules to attend an AFL Grand Final match, former... READ MORE

AFG Securities prices $750m RMBS
by reporter • 5 Apr 2022
The lending arm of AFG has priced its upsized $750 million residential mortgage-backed securities issue as it prepares... READ MORE

Pepper to take majority stake in Stratton Finance
by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2022
The lender is set to acquire 65 per cent of the major asset finance broking platform for $78 million in cash. READ MORE

MAB to ‘strategically invest’ in broker businesses
by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2022
The broker network has launched a new strategic investment model that aims to help brokers accelerate their business... READ MORE

Former finance broker fined for fraud
by Sarah Simpkins • 4 Apr 2022
A former used-car finance broker has been convicted and fined over four charges of obtaining financial advantage by... READ MORE
Labor pledge’s climate action in budget reply

Labor pledges climate action in budget reply
by • 1 Apr 2022
Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s budget reply will see plans to drive climate action and get “incomes rising and... READ MORE

Record level of commercial loans written by brokers
by Annie Kane • 1 Apr 2022
The value of settled commercial loans written by brokers has hit its highest level yet, reaching $13.4 billion,... READ MORE

Brokers concerned with defaults in flood zones
by • 1 Apr 2022
As northern NSW comes to term with a second major flood in four weeks, growing concerns over property values and... READ MORE

Citi gears up for NAB acquisition with new hire
by Annie Kane • 1 Apr 2022
The bank has announced a new head of retail banking ahead of NAB’s acquisition of its consumer business. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28 March...
by reporter • 1 Apr 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 1... READ MORE

Brokers settle $9m in 6 months on average: MFAA
by Annie Kane • 31 Mar 2022
The average value of loans settled per broker in a six-month period has exceeded $9 million for the first time,... READ MORE

Gateway Bank launches into commercial

by Annie Kane • 31 Mar 2022
The non-major bank has released “set and forget” mortgages for business owners and investors looking to buy or... READ MORE

Federal budget measures could benefit broker SMEs
by • 31 Mar 2022
Industry figures have said the federal budget's support for SMEs could benefit many businesses, including brokerages. READ MORE

Finsure announces leadership shake-up
by Annie Kane • 30 Mar 2022
Following its acquisition by MA Financial Group, aggregator Finsure has revamped its leadership structure. READ MORE

Government to push $9.9bn towards bolstering cyber security
by Annie Kane • 30 Mar 2022
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unveiled Australia’s “biggest ever investment in Australia’s cyber... READ MORE

Federal budget tentatively welcomed
by Annie Kane • 30 Mar 2022
The federal government’s budget for 2022-23 has been welcomed by some leaders in the broker space, with housing... READ MORE