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Deposit Power reports 64% growth in 1 year
by • 20 Oct 2021
The deposit bond provider has confirmed a year-on-year growth of almost two-thirds, attributing the increase to broker...READ MORE
Victoria releases outdoor economy package
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Oct 2021
A $54.5 million package has been launched in the state to support businesses setting up for street trading.
READ MORENewcastle Permanent ups loan processing capacity
by • 19 Oct 2021
The mutual bank has upgraded its ApplyOnline package to help deliver a processing “fast lane” for brokers.
READ MOREMoneyMe to launch personal lending broker portal
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has declared that it will roll out a new portal for brokers, promising personal loan approvals in... READ MORE
Brokerages to integrate as one brand
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
Mortgage Choice and Smartline will operate under one brand, effective in 2022, according to the REA Group.
READ MORECOG makes acquisition moves
by Sarah Simpkins • 18 Oct 2021
COG Financial Services has grabbed larger stakes in Westlawn and Platform Finance, with plans to take full ownership... READ MORE
SocietyOne doubles funding, launches secured loan to public
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The personal lender has announced a $200 million warehouse facility, while flagging its intentions to proceed with an... READ MORE
Latitude Financial appoints new CFO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The listed lender has installed a new CFO, effective in 2022 following the current CFO’s decision to retire.
READ MORENew platform brings together ‘trusted advisers’
by • 18 Oct 2021
A new platform has been launched that helps clients link all their trusted advisers, including brokers, accountants,... READ MORE
Non-bank founder-CEO resigns
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
The chief executive of a non-bank personal lender has resigned from the company he founded following nearly eight... READ MORE
Unvaccinated Victorian brokers may risk fines if they work outside of...
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Starting today (15 October), unvaccinated brokers across Victoria could be hit with fines of over $21,000 – or... READ MORE
MoneyQuest’s $1bn broker sells franchise
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2021
The owner of MoneyQuest Wollongong has sold his franchise and will begin a mentoring role with the brokerage in... READ MORE
Non-majors drop rates, extend cashback offers
by • 15 Oct 2021
Two non-major banks have confirmed they’re decreasing interest rates as well as extending their refinancing... READ MORE
Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15...
by Reporter • 15 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE
Turnarounds improve despite record loan volumes: AFG
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Oct 2021
The number of days from submission to formal approval dropped during the first three months of FY22 despite broker... READ MORE
BOQ reports strong broker uptick
by Annie Kane • 14 Oct 2021
The non-major banking group saw broker channel growth of $1.1 billion in the financial year 2021, driven by “new and... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual flags new bank’s broker launch
by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Oct 2021
The group’s newly launched digital bank, Hiver, is looking to roll out loan products to the broker channel in the... READ MORE
Broker-focused SME Recovery Loan product launches
by • 14 Oct 2021
Brokers, planners and property managers will be able to access a suite of loan products tailored for their professions... READ MORE
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on the future...
by reporter • 13 Oct 2021
In this exclusive interview with federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he... READ MORE
Association heads welcome Treasurer’s support of brokers
by Annie Kane • 13 Oct 2021
Following on from the federal Treasurer’s comments regarding the value of brokers, the two mortgage broker... READ MORE
ANZ announces head of broker changes
by Annie Kane • 13 Oct 2021
The major bank has named a new acting head of broker distribution after confirming that Simone Tilley is changing... READ MORE
Brokers power Plenti’s 140% originations growth
by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Oct 2021
The majority of loans Plenti wrote in the September quarter came through brokers, which saw the group’s book more... READ MORE
Finsure celebrates a decade in the mortgage industry
by • 13 Oct 2021
The aggregation group has marked its 10-year anniversary, coming less than two months after its broker network grew to... READ MORE
Brokers play ‘fundamentally important role’ in competition:...
by Annie Kane • 12 Oct 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The Morrison government “strongly supports” brokers and the role they play in providing competition, the... READ MORE
MoneyQuest launches broking graduate program
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
The national mortgage brokerage has unveiled a broking graduate program designed for tertiary graduates who wish to... READ MORE
2 in 5 SMEs to use savings to invest: Westpac
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
Many SMEs said the COVID-19 crisis has allowed them to grow their savings, which they will channel into business... READ MORE
CBA begins rollout of SME lending product
by • 12 Oct 2021
The major bank has begun the national release of its digital invoice finance solution allowing small businesses access... READ MORE
Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown
by Annie Kane • 11 Oct 2021
EXCLUSIVE: As NSW today transitions out of lockdown, and with Victoria soon to follow, the federal Treasurer Josh... READ MORE
Privacy issues raised regarding CDR extension
by • 11 Oct 2021
The Treasury has published an analysis into the Consumer Data Right amendments, which warn of potential shortcomings in... READ MORE

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