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‘Brokers the go-to’ for SMEs this summer: OnDeck

‘Brokers the go-to’ for SMEs this summer: OnDeck
by • 24 Dec 2020
With more than half of SMEs finding Christmas a strain on finances, when combined with impending extreme weather, it...READ MORE
Non-bank lender adopts digital compliance tech

Non-bank lender adopts digital compliance tech
by • 24 Dec 2020
A non-bank lender has said that it is moving to “speed up and streamline” loan applications after adopting digital... READ MORE
Government calls for informants to flag illegal foreign buyers

Government calls for informants to flag illegal foreign buyers
by • 23 Dec 2020
The federal government has launched a new “tip off” campaign that urges people to inform on foreigners suspected... READ MORE
Neobank grows broker support team

Neobank grows broker support team
by • 23 Dec 2020
Fintech lender 86 400 has hired a WA-based BDM, and is expected to bring in two more BDMs to support brokers as it... READ MORE
SME lending platform launches ‘rate guarantee’

SME lending platform launches ‘rate guarantee’
by • 23 Dec 2020
An SME lending platform has announced that it will offer guaranteed rates and repayment schedules for small businesses... READ MORE
Household wealth hits new high as property surges

Household wealth hits new high as property surges
by • 22 Dec 2020
Total household wealth increased to a record high of $11.4 trillion in the September quarter, driven by record growth... READ MORE
Are Aussies up for another credit tightening?

Are Aussies up for another credit tightening?
by Bianca Dabu • 22 Dec 2020
Housing debt comprises most of the debt held by households, putting home owners at risk as debt levels reach a 30-year... READ MORE
Top tips for new brokers from a seasoned broker

Top tips for new brokers from a seasoned broker
by • 22 Dec 2020
Leading WA broker Sarah Wells has revealed her top tips for new brokers and has warned them not to let their businesses... READ MORE
RateOne announces new CEO

RateOne announces new CEO
by • 21 Dec 2020
The financial services company has appointed NAB’s former head of broker distribution Vic/Tas as its chief executive... READ MORE
New digital deposit bond released

New digital deposit bond released
by • 21 Dec 2020
A deposit bond provider has launched a digital deposit bond to enable property purchasers to have their deposits... READ MORE
Two-thirds of support line callers were seeking finance help

Two-thirds of support line callers were seeking finance help
by • 21 Dec 2020
The majority of small businesses that called the Financial Counselling Support Line this year needed help accessing... READ MORE
PEXA names new COO

PEXA names new COO
by Grace Ormsby • 21 Dec 2020
Property Exchange Australia has revealed a new appointment to its corporate team, “amid the accelerating adoption of... READ MORE
Home owner, renter financial stress spikes

Home owner, renter financial stress spikes
by • 18 Dec 2020
The early effects of the COVID-19 crisis are becoming clearer, with more home owners and renters experiencing financial... READ MORE
More Aussies ‘in tears’ during house hunting

More Aussies ‘in tears’ during house hunting
by Bianca Dabu • 18 Dec 2020
New research has found that nine out of 10 Australians find the process of house hunting more frustrating than... READ MORE
AFG steps up technological innovation

AFG steps up technological innovation
by • 18 Dec 2020
AFG has rolled out a new broker fact-find and document collection tool for its... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14-18 December

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14-18...
by • 18 Dec 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 18... READ MORE
Bank relinquishes banking licence

Bank relinquishes banking licence
by • 17 Dec 2020
A fintech is set to return money to its depositors and relinquish its ADI licence as it moves to “focus on other... READ MORE
Business lending slumps, but brokers hopeful

Business lending slumps, but brokers hopeful
by • 17 Dec 2020
Commercial and business lending settlements continued to fall in the September quarter amid COVID-19, but many brokers... READ MORE
How to target conversations with SMEs post-COVID

How to target conversations with SMEs post-COVID
by • 17 Dec 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis has varied for different SME sectors, meaning brokers need to conduct targeted... READ MORE
Aussie and Lendi to merge

Aussie CEO on the Lendi merger
by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2020
The CEO of Aussie has outlined further details of the proposed merger with Lendi, after it was announced they are set... READ MORE
Brokers’ lodgements continue to rise

Brokers’ lodgements continue to rise
by • 16 Dec 2020
The number of loans that brokers write each month hit a new high in November 2020, according to a new broker... READ MORE
Better Business Awards 2021

Nominations open for Better Business Awards 2021
by • 16 Dec 2020
Nominations and submissions for The Adviser’s state-based awards program, the Better Business Awards 2021, are now... READ MORE
Home buying plans jump in November

Home buying plans jump in November
by • 16 Dec 2020
Home buying intentions have strengthened since the official cash rate was reduced in November, while motor vehicle... READ MORE
Bank appoints new CEO

Bank appoints new CEO
by • 15 Dec 2020

ME Bank has today announced the appointment of a new CEO, effective immediately.

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Senate opens inquiry on consumer credit reforms

Senate opens inquiry on consumer credit reforms
by • 15 Dec 2020
The Senate is accepting submissions to its inquiry into the repeal of responsible lending and the extension of the best... READ MORE
Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds

Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds
by Adrian Flores • 15 Dec 2020
New research has revealed that a majority of SMEs relied more heavily on key advisers, such as brokers, to cope with... READ MORE
Bank reveals key broker concerns

Bank reveals key broker concerns

by Sarah Buckley • 15 Dec 2020
Credit policy procedures, servicing times and lender requirements are mortgage brokers’ biggest concerns, according... READ MORE
Westpac issues ‘our own doing’: chairman

Westpac issues ‘our own doing’: chairman
by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2020
The Westpac chairman has acknowledged the shortcomings in its risk management and compliance, and said many issues were... READ MORE
MFAA, housing sector back consumer credit reforms

MFAA, housing sector back consumer credit reforms
by • 14 Dec 2020
The consumer credit reforms could see borrowers viewed on a risk-based assessment for their loan applications, which... READ MORE
Two new ACCC commissioners appointed

Two new ACCC commissioners appointed
by • 14 Dec 2020
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced two new commissioners of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,... READ MORE
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