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UFinancial names new managing partner for Qld

by Reporter • 28 Nov 2023
The mortgage and finance brokerage has welcomed a new managing partner and director for its Queensland...READ MORE

Broker clients reeling as lender slashes discount rate

by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2023
A lender’s move to decrease its discount for existing customers has shocked brokers and their clients, with many... READ MORE

How brokers are helping improve financial literacy

by Josh Needs • 27 Nov 2023
With financial literacy levels among young Australians waning, brokers have revealed how they look to make a... READ MORE

AFG reports rapid asset finance growth

by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2023
The aggregator saw a 49 per cent uplift in settlements through its asset finance platform in financial year 2023, it... READ MORE

OptiPay bolsters broker channel with appointment

by Josh Needs • 27 Nov 2023
The newly created role is designed to strengthen the organisation’s third-party channel... READ MORE

NAB ‘reviewing’ clawback position: Adam Brown

by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
The major lender’s head of broker has stated that the bank will have an update on its clawback position “in the... READ MORE

New aggregator launches to ‘shape the future’ of asset finance

by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2023
A major new player in asset finance aggregation has officially launched, with the aim of helping “shape the future of... READ MORE

Use ‘quiet’ periods to better your business: Brokers

by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
Brokers are imploring those in the industry to view lull periods as an opportunity to develop relationships, upskill,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 20–24...

by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending... READ MORE

Why brokers should be tech stacking

by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023
Brokers could free up hours of time, standardise processes, and bring in more business by better utilising technology,... READ MORE

Brokers to pilot new tech in ‘industry-first’ agreement

by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023
A major aggregator has unveiled an ‘industry-first’ agreement that provides brokers with tech to save time and... READ MORE

CHOICE CEO starts ASIC term

by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023

ASIC has welcomed the commencement of the CHOICE chief executive and other recently appointed commissioners.

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Why more brokers are writing major bank deals

by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Nov 2023
For the first time in 15 months, more brokers are using the big four banks than non-majors, according to a new... READ MORE

ASIC has car finance brokers in its sights

by Josh Needs • 22 Nov 2023
Brokers and lenders are among the groups that will be under the financial regulator’s enforcement priorities next... READ MORE

Government to provide additional cyber security support

by Josh Needs • 22 Nov 2023
Brokers will have access to additional cyber safety measures after the government has revealed two new initiatives to... READ MORE

Regional buyers helped ‘immensely’ by Qld grant increase: Broker

by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
The state government has announced it is doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 for eligible... READ MORE

Firstmac launches expat loan offering

by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Nov 2023
The non-bank lender has shifted focus towards overseas property buyers and launched a new home loan product for... READ MORE

Ensuring competitive markets key to merger reform: Government 

by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
The federal government has released a consultation paper on potential merger reform to restrict any moves that could be... READ MORE

Live bank feeds are now available for NZ 

by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
A New Zealand credit bureau has revealed with borrowers’ permission it can now turn on live bank data... READ MORE

Low-middle income earners feeling the bite from rising prices

by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Nov 2023

High interest rates and property prices are leaving many potential borrowers out of options, brokers have said.

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Brokerages will continue to merge: Brokers 

by Josh Needs • 20 Nov 2023
The necessity of evolution and economies of scale will see independent brokerages become rare, according to... READ MORE

BID stopped churn, clawbacks must go: Broker

by Josh Needs • 20 Nov 2023
With brokers now obliged by law to put their clients’ interests first, “there’s no need to keep the clawback... READ MORE

CEO addresses 5 years of AFCA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Nov 2023

AFCA’s chief executive has delivered a keynote address five years on from its establishment.

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What loan products are brokers loving at the moment?

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2023
With serviceability tightening and borrowers feeling the pinch, we have asked brokers: what loan products are you (and... READ MORE

Brokers note a rise in business acquisitions amid risks

by Kate Aubrey • 17 Nov 2023
Brokers have observed an increase in business acquisitions amid rising business... READ MORE

Why is Perth’s housing market booming?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Nov 2023
The undersupply of property in Australia’s western capital has led to a surge in dwelling prices, brokers have... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 13–17...

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

CBA responds to industry criticism

by Josh Needs • 16 Nov 2023

The major bank’s broker head has responded, stating the lender “remains committed” to the broker channel.

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What do brokers think about CBA channel conflict? 

by Josh Needs • 16 Nov 2023
As CBA focuses on its proprietary channel, brokers have revealed how they view potential channel conflict when... READ MORE

MFAA calls on industry to adopt CDR faster

by Annie Kane • 16 Nov 2023
Lenders and aggregators are being urged to roll out open banking to brokers more quickly given moves to potentially ban... READ MORE
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