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SME Recovery Loan Scheme extended
by Annie Kane • 13 Dec 2021
The government is extending the loan scheme for small businesses for a further six months. READ MORE

Culture is king for aggregator satisfaction
by Reporter • 13 Dec 2021
Brokers believe that culture is now the most important attribute that they look for in an aggregator, according to the... READ MORE

Heartland raises LVR limits for reverse mortgages
by • 13 Dec 2021
The reverse mortgage provider has switched up its reverse mortgage criteria at a time when “more retirees are... READ MORE
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‘We cannot rest on our laurels’: Senator Jane Hume

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Dec 2021
Speaking at the Women in Finance Awards 2021, the financial services minister commended the sector for making strides... READ MORE
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Winners of the 2021 Women in Finance Awards unveiled
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Dec 2021
The Adviser is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Women in Finance Awards, which was held in person with over... READ MORE

New broking group co-operative launches
by Annie Kane • 10 Dec 2021
Two broking groups have formed a new co-operative venture, the Co-Active Finance Group, to help groups and... READ MORE

Thinktank closes CMBS for $750m
by • 10 Dec 2021
The non-bank lender’s latest issue marks the largest SME CMBS transaction ever recorded in the country. READ MORE
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AFG appoints strategic partnership manager
by • 10 Dec 2021
The aggregator has confirmed a former Bluestone partnership and enablement manager has been named to the role. READ MORE

Aussie homes now worth over $9 trillion
by • 10 Dec 2021
The value of Australia’s residential dwellings rose by $487 billion to $9.25 trillion in the September quarter,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6-10...
by Reporter • 10 Dec 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week... READ MORE

Government to reissue unused first home buyer grants
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Dec 2021
The government will roll over more than 4,500 unused guarantees for first home buyers from the previous financial year,... READ MORE

Prepare for investor ramp-up, NAB tells brokers
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Dec 2021
The big four bank has launched a new guide on property investors for brokers, tipping the fastest growing customer... READ MORE

Semper reaps record November settlements
by • 9 Dec 2021
The non-bank lender has documented a year-on-year increase in settlements of over 200 per cent, attributing the growth... READ MORE

LoanU adds NSW BDM
by Reporter • 9 Dec 2021
Car and personal lender LoanU has expanded its senior team, having recruited a business development manager for NSW. READ MORE
Younger Australians stay in jobs to secure home loans, survey reveals

Younger Australians stay in jobs to secure home loans, survey reveals
by • 9 Dec 2021
More than 60 per cent of Australian home owners and property savers remain in the current job to improve their chances... READ MORE

AMP Bank focuses on brokers for mortgage push
by Annie Kane • 8 Dec 2021
The third-party channel will play an intrinsic role in AMP Bank’s repositioning, as it looks to build its loan book... READ MORE

Fewer Australians intending to purchase property: CBA Research
by • 8 Dec 2021
Despite the country’s overall intention to spend increasing last month, new data suggests home-buying plans dropped... READ MORE

Loan price war heating up: BOQ
by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Dec 2021
Despite growth across each of its lending businesses, Bank of Queensland has warned its net interest margin will be... READ MORE

RBA makes December cash rate call
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Dec 2021
The Reserve Bank has declared its last cash rate decision for 2021, as analysts continue to speculate on when a rise... READ MORE

Aggregator launches ‘fully digital home loan’
by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2021
Connective Home Loans has launched a new digital home loan to its white-label offering that can reportedly provide... READ MORE
Bill to expand First Home Super Saver Scheme delayed

Bill to expand First Home Super Saver Scheme delayed

by reporter • 7 Dec 2021
With the final sitting day of Parliament over, the bill expanding the voluntary contributions under the First Home... READ MORE

Prospa confirms non-executive exit
by • 7 Dec 2021
The SME lender has announced that a member of its board has retired from their non-executive position. READ MORE

Financial industry less open on mental health
by Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 7 Dec 2021
One in two workers across financial services and insurance would hide a mental or physical health condition to... READ MORE

94% of broker clients unconcerned with broker remuneration
by Annie Kane • 6 Dec 2021
The vast majority of broker clients are not concerned with brokers receiving commissions, and less than a third would... READ MORE

NAB to offer flood victims $1k
by • 6 Dec 2021
The major bank has confirmed it will provide financial assistance grants to those impacted by the Inglewood floods. READ MORE