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Brokers busy preparing clients for potential rate hike
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Nov 2023
With the threat of another interest rate hike around the corner, brokers are now no strangers to preparing their...READ MORE
Earlypay acquires Melbourne fintech Timelio
by Josh Needs • 6 Nov 2023
The acquisition adds a $40 million loan portfolio, primarily made up of invoice finance, to the lender’s loan... READ MORE
FBAA to launch new consumer website, open NZ arm
by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2023
A new consumer-facing website that links borrowers with FBAA members and the establishment of a new arm in New Zealand... READ MORE
‘Is this the return of first home buyers?’
by Kate Aubrey • 3 Nov 2023
Brokers have noticed a resurgence of interest among opportunistic first home buyers who are trying their luck at... READ MORE
Are your clients suffering cash flow problems?
by Josh Needs • 3 Nov 2023
With potentially $22 billion in unpaid invoices this festive season, brokers could benefit by reaching out to help... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 30 October to...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 3... READ MORE
Suncorp Bank appoints new CEO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Nov 2023
The non-major bank has appointed Bruce Rush as its new chief executive.
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Money Quest Group acquires Southern Cross Broker Network
by Annie Kane • 2 Nov 2023
The group has made its fifth acquisition as it looks to strengthen and broaden its aggregation proposition.
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Diversification levels reach near-record level
by Kate Aubrey • 2 Nov 2023
The number of mortgage brokers who also write commercial loans has increased to the second-highest level to... READ MORE
Broker association calls for balance with SME finance complaints
by Josh Needs • 2 Nov 2023
Six recommendations have been put forward to the complaints body by the MFAA regarding the handling of small-business... READ MORE
Unpaid invoices mean SMEs face potential $22bn shortfall
by Josh Needs • 2 Nov 2023
Small businesses look to be facing cash flow concerns this festive season, according to an accounting... READ MORE
Home loans are the most reported licensee breach: ASIC
by Josh Needs • 1 Nov 2023
Credit issues are the most common issues reported to ASIC under the reportable situations... READ MORE
Lumi unveils rate-reducing business loan
by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2023
A new feature that automatically decreases the interest rate on business loans for certain SME borrowers has been... READ MORE
In Memoriam: Ruth Cresswell, 1968–2023
by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2023
Ruth Patricia Cresswell, a veteran broker relationship manager and sales manager, has passed away unexpectedly at the... READ MORE
Submissions open for Top 25 Brokerages 2024
by Reporter • 1 Nov 2023
The Adviser is calling for submissions from brokerages across Australia for the Top 25 Brokerages 2024, partnered by... READ MORE
Brokers settled record home loans: MFAA
by Kate Aubrey • 31 Oct 2023
Brokers have maintained a strong market share position, with the third-party channel settling over $350 billion in home... READ MORE
Pepper Money announces commercial mortgage policy changes
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Oct 2023
The non-bank lender has announced a series of commercial real estate policy improvements to further assist its brokers... READ MORE
Prospa originations down 31%
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Oct 2023
The non-bank lender announced a drop in originations for the quarter ended 30 September 2023 as it continues to tighten... READ MORE
Wisr book drops after ‘deliberate moderation’
by Josh Needs • 31 Oct 2023
The non-bank lender saw its loan book and originations drop in the first quarter of the financial year 2024, which it... READ MORE
MyState appoints new head of broker distribution
by Annie Kane • 30 Oct 2023
A former broker-turned-business relationship manager has become the head of broker distribution at the non-major... READ MORE
New housing lending bounces back after consecutive declines: CBA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Oct 2023
The major bank has reported a lift in new housing lending in September following three months of falls.
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Inflation ‘higher than anticipated’: McEwan
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Oct 2023
Last week’s third quarter inflation data came back higher than forecast, the major bank’s chief executive has said,... READ MORE
How SMEs are tapping into the climate tech boom
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Oct 2023
For Australian businesses speeding towards net-zero carbon footprint, climate tech is prophesied to play a critical... READ MORE
Challenging conditions to continue: Liberty
by Josh Needs • 27 Oct 2023
The financial services group has forecast ongoing challenging conditions despite seeing loan portfolio growth in... READ MORE
50% increase in cyber criminal attempts on brokers: Connective
by Josh Needs • 27 Oct 2023
The aggregator has recorded a 50 per cent increase in fraudulent attempts on its brokers and clients over the last 12... READ MORE
FBAA ‘not surprised’ by low broker complaints
by Josh Needs • 27 Oct 2023
The association has said the low number of broker complaints found by AFCA was unsurprising based on previous... READ MORE
Commercial property resilient in the face of economic headwinds
by Kate Aubrey • 27 Oct 2023
Despite global economic challenges and increased risks in commercial real estate, the Australian commercial property... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 23–27 October
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Oct 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE
Increased awareness of broker industry needed: BCCC
by Kate Aubrey • 26 Oct 2023
With small businesses and agribusinesses often seeking assistance from banks too late in financial distress, there’s... READ MORE
Thinktank adopts NextGen’s ApplyOnline platform
by Josh Needs • 26 Oct 2023
The non-bank lender has utilised the ApplyOnline platform to help expand within Australia’s mortgage broker... READ MORE
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