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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 teams. 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 March. 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 occurs. 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. READ MORE

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

Qld government launches SME, farmer flood assistance
by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Mar 2022
The state and federal governments have teamed up to roll out a $558.5 million package, with financial support for small... READ MORE
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YBR welcomes new chief recruitment officer
by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Mar 2022
The brokerage and aggregation group, Yellow Brick Road Home Loans welcomes Boban Jurisic as new chief recruitment... READ MORE

ScotPac acquires Business Fuel
by Annie Kane • 7 Mar 2022
Non-bank lender ScotPac has acquired one of its competitors to enable it to offer online business lending for the first... READ MORE

uno revamps broker offering
by Annie Kane • 7 Mar 2022
The online brokerage has overhauled its broker offering, moving to become a branded brokerage and mortgage manager... READ MORE

Loan Market Group rolls out senior appointments
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Mar 2022
Loan Market Group has declared a raft of senior appointments, along with new growth managers across PLAN, CHOICE and... READ MORE

Major bank offers assistance to flood-affected brokers
by Annie Kane • 4 Mar 2022
A big four bank has released an emergency assistance package to support brokers who have been directly and... READ MORE

Lender turnarounds lengthening again
by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2022
Brokers have reported that lenders are at their slowest time to reach an initial credit decision in seven months. READ MORE