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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
SME loan applications surge in 1Q24: Banjo
by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Nov 2023
Small-business loans spiked during the first quarter of the financial year, the non-bank lender’s new research has... READ MORE
CBA has ‘turned its back’ on brokers: FBAA
by Josh Needs • 15 Nov 2023
After the major lender “made huge profits off the back of mortgage brokers”, they are now “turning their backs on... READ MORE
Borrowers ‘get creative’ amid economic challenges
by Kate Aubrey • 15 Nov 2023
Brokers are noting a shift in client behaviour, witnessing a blend of creativity in spending choices and a more... READ MORE
Gen Z eager to own property despite financial woes
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Nov 2023
Despite ASIC data showing growing financial concerns from Gen Z, brokers are still seeing strong appetite for home... READ MORE
CBA ‘focused on proprietary distribution’
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The major bank has begun focusing on proprietary distribution, with ‘lower margin’ new broker fundings having... READ MORE
Panel advocates proactive broker strategies
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
With rates rising again, brokers should be reaching out to their commercial clients, according to a panel of commercial... READ MORE
Grow Finance is now Dynamoney
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The SME lender has rebranded as it plans for further expansion of products and partnerships across the global finance... READ MORE
Former Tic:Toc launches in-house broker service
by Kate Aubrey • 14 Nov 2023
Tiimely Home, formerly known as Tic:Toc, has introduced an in-house broker service to enhance the home loan process for... READ MORE
Deposit Assure releases equity-only policy
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The deposit bond provider has launched a new policy aimed at simplifying the application process for its partners and... READ MORE
Brokers urged to manage mental health: FBAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Nov 2023
The association’s managing director has called on all brokers to monitor the mental health of themselves and of their... READ MORE
What’s worrying your SME clients?
by Josh Needs • 13 Nov 2023
Brokers with SME clients need to be aware of their concerns regarding rising wage costs, according to... READ MORE
Financial compensation for small businesses demanded
by Josh Needs • 13 Nov 2023
Following the Optus failure last week, the small business ombudsman has called for better treatment of SMEs by the... READ MORE
Winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2023 revealed
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Nov 2023
More than 30 winners were crowned at this year’s Women in Finance Awards, including eight from the broking... READ MORE
Borrower pain expected as lenders lift rates
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Nov 2023
The RBA’s latest rate increase has been passed on by the major lenders, presenting more challenges for brokers and... READ MORE
Purple Circle mulls retail concept
by Kate Aubrey • 10 Nov 2023
The boutique aggregator is exploring various initiatives aimed at enhancing the value for its broker members.
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Due diligence key amid rising construction insolvency
by Josh Needs • 10 Nov 2023
Brokers have been increasing their level of due diligence as new data shows higher levels of distress among building... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest headlines from week 6–10 November
by Kate Aubrey • 10 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE
BMM removes clawback on SMSF line, updates offering
by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2023
The mortgage manager has announced streamlined refinancing, reduced rates, free offset accounts and no clawback for one... READ MORE
Broker becomes reality TV sensation
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Nov 2023
A Brisbane-based mortgage broker has become a reality TV star after appearing on dating show My Mum, Your... READ MORE
Optus outage wreaks havoc on brokers
by Kate Aubrey • 8 Nov 2023
Amid a nationwide Optus network outage, brokers have been urgently contacting their clients through alternative... READ MORE
How brokers are hiring in the tight labour market
by Josh Needs • 8 Nov 2023
Brokers have spilt on how they are expanding their teams despite the near-record low unemployment... READ MORE
Female-led start-ups need more funding, says CEO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2023
A Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has called for systemic change to provide more funding to start-ups founded by... READ MORE
Rate hike does not 'make sense'
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Nov 2023
A broker has said the RBA's November rate hike "did not make sense", as other broking industry representatives foresee... READ MORE
Broking industry braces for rate hike
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Nov 2023
Rising inflation could be the deciding factor for the central bank to resume increasing interest rates.
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The Word: What loan products do brokers want to see more of?
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2023
With serviceability and affordability getting harder, we have asked brokers at the FBAA conference: what loan products... READ MORE
First-ever Women in Finance Summit sold out
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Nov 2023
With less than a week left until the Women in Finance Summit 2023, the inaugural event has sold... READ MORE
Lenders ‘dragging their heels’ on discharge times: Broker
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Nov 2023
Brokers and clients alike are continuously being frustrated by the continued lags in discharge times from certain... READ MORE
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