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Broking industry backs streamlining of DDO rules
by Annie Kane • 31 Aug 2022
Proposed changes to the regulatory framework around advice have been released, with broker associations welcoming... READ MORE

MA Financial loan book grows to $718m
by Annie Kane • 31 Aug 2022
Following the acquisition of non-bank lender MKM and aggregation group Finsure, the financial services group has grown... READ MORE

Tax incentives for SME tech investors welcomed
by • 31 Aug 2022
SMEs that invest in digital operations could benefit from tax incentives, as part of a draft legislation.  READ MORE

Wisr reports 103% loan book growth for FY22
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Aug 2022
Wisr Limited has released their results for the financial year 2022, showing significant loan book and loan origination... READ MORE

Broker settlements soar to new peak: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Aug 2022
Broker-originated settlements have broken records once again, new MFAA research data has shown.  READ MORE

Loan Market rolls out ‘Brokerversity’ training program
by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2022
A new platform that trains up new recruits into Loan Market support staff and brokers has been launched by the... READ MORE

74% of new Judo loans sourced by brokers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Aug 2022
Three-quarters of the lender’s loans were originated by brokers in FY22, according to Judo’s first results release... READ MORE
BNK launches into SME lending, its FY22 results reveal

BNK launches into SME lending
by Reporter • 30 Aug 2022
The ASX-listed mortgage lender has announced plans to pivot into “higher margin” commercial lending. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice brokers in new TV adverts
by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2022
Five Mortgage Choice brokers are featuring in a new TV commercial running across Australia from this week. READ MORE

Shift launches Equipment Line revolving credit facility
by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2022
Shift, a provider of credit and payment platforms to Australia brokers and businesses, has launched a revolving credit... READ MORE

Stephen Doyle to head up Bridgit’s distribution
by Jessica Penny • 29 Aug 2022
The non-bank lender has appointed Loan Market’s former director for growth as its new head of distribution. READ MORE

COG saw 30% rise in broker volumes in FY22
by Jessica Penny • 29 Aug 2022
The finance group has had a record-breaking year as demand for asset finance rises and broker volumes spike.  READ MORE

Prospa announces record-breaking figures for FY22
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Aug 2022
The non-bank lender has released its financial year 2022 results, marking high levels of originations. READ MORE

Finsure-Honey partnership ‘exceeds expectations’
by Reporter • 26 Aug 2022
Six months into its partnership with insurance provider Honey, Finsure said it had been a “game changer” with... READ MORE

Royal commission announced into Robodebt

by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2022
The Prime Minister has announced a royal commission into the former debt assessment and recovery scheme, Robodebt. READ MORE

Brokers help deliver record half for Pepper
by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2022
The non-bank lender originated a record $5.6 billion in the first six months of the year, it has revealed, with brokers... READ MORE

New TikTok lead generation course launches for brokers
by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2022
A former broker has released a new course that teaches brokers how to generate and convert leads from social media... READ MORE

Rising rates dampen business confidence
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2022
Business confidence in NSW has returned to the “low levels last seen during COVID lockdowns”, according to the... READ MORE

SME Broker Bootcamp to open doors to new revenue streams
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Aug 2022
The Adviser’s free SME Broker Bootcamp – which has opened for registrations – has been designed to help broker... READ MORE

Treasurer calls on super industry to boost housing investment
by Annie Kane • 24 Aug 2022
The superannuation industry is being called on by the federal Treasurer to consider how it can “do better” in... READ MORE

ASIC to prioritise DDO and sustainable finance
by Annie Kane • 24 Aug 2022
The financial services regulator has revealed that product design and distribution and “market integrity” around... READ MORE

Brighten offers new home loan product to expats
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Aug 2022
Non-bank lender, Brighten Home Loans (Brighten), has launched Brighten Elevate, a new home loan product catering to the... READ MORE

Resimac launches new bundle offer
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Aug 2022
Brokers can now offer eligible residential investor clients owner-occupied pricing on investment home loans through a... READ MORE

Three-quarters of borrowers unsure how rate hikes impact budgets
by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2022
Seventy-five per cent of Australian mortgagors are unsure how recent rate increases will increase their household... READ MORE

Fintech loan platform white labels online widget
by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Aug 2022
Brokers wishing to diversify can now utilise the AI Loan widget from LoanOptions.ai to help streamline their offering. READ MORE