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Dynamoney launches overdraft credit card for SMEs

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2024

The SME lender has launched an SME overdraft credit card, believed to be an Australian first.

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Bankwest transformation to be beneficial for brokers: Associations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Mar 2024

The subsidiary’s shift towards full digitisation is good news for brokers, the FBAA and MFAA have said.

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First-ever Women in Finance Network Lunch launches

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Mar 2024
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, The Adviser is proud to host the first-ever Women in Finance... READ MORE

LMG reveals top 100 female brokers

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 Mar 2024
The aggregator has announced its inaugural top 100 female brokers ranking for its female brokers operating in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 4–8 March

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 Mar 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Qld brokers win big at Better Business Awards 2024

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Mar 2024
The leading lights of the Queensland broking industry have been announced at the Better Business Awards 2024, run in... READ MORE

Rising property prices could delay rate cuts: Economist

by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Mar 2024

The current trend in rising home values could push back the RBA’s plans to cut interest rates.

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Victorian government expands collapsed builder protection scheme

by Charlotte Humphrys • 7 Mar 2024
The Victorian government extended its protection scheme for victims of collapsed building contractors that failed to... READ MORE

Over $5bn spent on financial crime reporting

by Reporter • 7 Mar 2024

An analytics platform has revealed the monetary impact of financial crime reporting in Australia.

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Bankwest announces major transformation, focus on brokers

by Annie Kane • 6 Mar 2024
Brokers will become the lender’s main distribution channel as it transitions to become a fully digital bank this... READ MORE

Brokers are helping FHBs find new ways to enter the market

by Charlotte Humphrys • 6 Mar 2024
Lendi Group has found that brokers are helping first home buyers find “savvy” solutions to enter the market in a... READ MORE

AFG loan book increases 5%

by Charlotte Humphrys • 6 Mar 2024
The aggregation group’s combined residential and commercial loan book increased in 1H24, but volumes dropped at its... READ MORE

OnDeck reports over 30% increase in loan approvals

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Mar 2024

The SME lender has recorded a jump in month-to-month loan approvals, originating primarily from brokers.

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New shadow assistant minister for home ownership announced

by Annie Kane • 5 Mar 2024
The leader of the opposition has announced changes to his shadow ministry, welcoming a new shadow assistant minister... READ MORE

CBA broker usage dropped in January: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Mar 2024
Broker usage of the major bank has been below 40 per cent since March 2023 and declined again in January, according to... READ MORE

Brokerage rolls out AI to save brokers ‘thousands of hours’

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Mar 2024

The broking group has outlined how it will utilise AI technology to improve broker and customer experiences.

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ASIC takes down thousands of scam websites

by Charlotte Humphrys • 5 Mar 2024
Thousands of investment scam websites have been shut down by the regulator in the seven months since it received... READ MORE

Pepper Money broker flows at 96%

by Charlotte Humphrys • 4 Mar 2024
Brokers wrote 96 per cent of the lender’s flows in 2023, with “unprecedented growth” in the number of brokers... READ MORE

AFG launches in-house referral program

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2024
Brokers aggregating under AFG can now refer out loans that aren’t the core business focus to other member brokers via... READ MORE

CitoPlus partners with nMB and Connective

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2024
The fintech platform has partnered with the two aggregators to provide its brokers with its commercial loan writing... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 26 February to...

by Charlotte Humphrys • 1 Mar 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 1... READ MORE

Leading WA brokers honoured at Better Business Awards 2024

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Mar 2024
Twenty members of the Western Australian broking industry have been declared as winners at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE

New head of broker appointed at non-bank lender

by Charlotte Humphrys • 29 Feb 2024

The non-bank’s long-serving head of broker has stepped down and is set to be replaced on 8 March.

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Broking industry outraged by Unloan introducer program

by Annie Kane • 29 Feb 2024
Members of the broking industry have voiced shock and outrage that the major bank brand has launched paid introducer... READ MORE

Non-bank lender partners with Quickli

by Charlotte Humphrys • 29 Feb 2024
A non-bank lender has partnered with Quickli following recent policy changes that aim to improve loan... READ MORE

Finsure Group partners with non-bank deposit lender

by Charlotte Humphrys • 29 Feb 2024
Aggregator Finsure Group has partnered with a start-up deposit lender, becoming the first aggregator to join with the... READ MORE

CSLR to receive claims from 2 April

by Charlotte Humphrys • 28 Feb 2024
Consumers can lodge claims with the CSLR from 2 April, the Treasurer’s office has announced, offering victims of... READ MORE

COG originations rose 20% in 1H24

by Charlotte Humphrys • 28 Feb 2024
Brokers have played an ‘integral role’ in the overall group’s performance, with aggregation originations rising... READ MORE

Prospa to be acquired

by Annie Kane • 27 Feb 2024
The SME lender has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by investment managers Salter Brothers... READ MORE

Third-Party Lending Survey has launched for brokers

by Reporter • 27 Feb 2024
The 15th annual Third-Party Lending Survey has launched, with mortgage and finance brokers being called up to review... READ MORE
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