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Wisr launches vehicle lending product

Wisr launches vehicle lending product
by • 7 Sep 2020
The fintech lender has announced the launch of a secured vehicle finance product, which will be available through...READ MORE
ANZ changes rental income sharing rules

ANZ changes rental income sharing rules
by • 7 Sep 2020
The big four bank has revised its serviceability policy, changing the way it assesses rental income and expenses for... READ MORE
CoreLogic hires new head of financial services solutions

CoreLogic hires new head of financial services solutions
by • 7 Sep 2020
CoreLogic has appointed the former head of underwriting risk of Genworth as its new head of financial services... READ MORE
‘Fully functional’ BID ‘critical’ ahead of trail review

‘Fully functional’ BID ‘critical’ ahead of trail review
by • 4 Sep 2020
The best interests duty will be a “powerful ally” in the broking industry’s corner when it defends the utility of... READ MORE
ASBFEO calls for revenue-contingent loans

ASBFEO calls for revenue-contingent loans

by • 4 Sep 2020
The small business ombudsman is calling for a government-funded revenue-contingent loan for SMEs following poor take-up... READ MORE
Loan Market grows compliance team

Loan Market grows compliance team
by • 4 Sep 2020
The major brokerage has made two additions to its compliance division ahead of the implementation of best interests... READ MORE
Auswide book grows as broker flows increase

Auswide book grows as broker flows increase
by • 4 Sep 2020
The non-major lender’s loan book grew by 4.3 per cent to just over $3 billion in FY20, driven by strong broker flows... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31 August-4 September

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31...
by • 4 Sep 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 4... READ MORE
ANZ applications peaked at $1.2bn a day

ANZ applications peaked at $1.2bn a day
by • 3 Sep 2020
The CEO of ANZ has revealed that the bank saw its application levels surge to $1.2 billion a day earlier this year,... READ MORE
FBAA makes board appointment

Clive Kirkpatrick joins FBAA board
by • 3 Sep 2020

The industry association has appointed the former YBR GM of distribution to its board, effective immediately.

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Why this broker values education on financial wellness
by • 3 Sep 2020
Mikaela Patterson, the recent winner of the Wellness Advocate of the Year award, explains what pushed her to start a... READ MORE
Brokers charged for forgery, misleading statements

Brokers charged for forgery, misleading statements
by • 3 Sep 2020
ASIC has laid separate charges against two brokers who have been accused of forging documents and submitting false... READ MORE
La Trobe Financial releases three new loan products

La Trobe Financial releases three new loan products
by • 2 Sep 2020
The non-bank lender has launched three new products, including a bridging loan, a loan for non-residents and one... READ MORE
QBE chief steps down

QBE chief steps down

by Lachlan Maddock • 2 Sep 2020
The CEO of QBE Insurance Group has stepped down following an investigation into his workplace communications and... READ MORE
New broker review and marketing solution launched

New broker review and marketing solution launched
by • 2 Sep 2020
A real estate agent ratings and statistics website has launched a similar ratings and digital marketing solution for... READ MORE
Borrowers urged to ‘take action’ and shop around

Borrowers urged to ‘take action’ and shop around
by • 2 Sep 2020
Mortgage-holders have been encouraged to “get on the front foot” and search for better deal ahead of the expiry of... READ MORE
Brokers dominate FHLDS originations

Brokers dominate FHLDS originations
by • 1 Sep 2020
The third-party channel originated the lion’s share of FHLDS placements during the first phase of the program, new... READ MORE
Margie Cannizzo

Major brokerage appoints state manager
by • 1 Sep 2020
Mortgage Choice has appointed a new state manager for Victoria/Tasmania after the departure of former state manager Max... READ MORE
Broker petitions banks to digitise mortgage process

Broker petitions banks to digitise mortgage process
by • 1 Sep 2020
A Victoria-based broker has launched a petition for banks to digitise home loan contracts and standardise the ID... READ MORE
Choice reports record settlements in July

Choice reports record settlements in July
by • 1 Sep 2020
Choice Aggregation Services brokers settled a record amount of loans in July, buoyed by high demand for refinancing... READ MORE
PLAN launches two new white label brands

PLAN launches two new white label brands
by • 1 Sep 2020
The aggregator has launched two new white label brands, run in partnership with Pepper... READ MORE
Calls mount for HomeBuilder reform

Calls mount for HomeBuilder reform
by • 31 Aug 2020
There are growing concerns that the utility of the HomeBuilder scheme is being undermined as the current structure is... READ MORE
AFG earnings buoyed by broker output

AFG earnings buoyed by broker output
by • 31 Aug 2020
Strong broker-originated settlement growth has underpinned a 15 per cent increase in the diversified mortgage... READ MORE
Clawback changes to take effect 1 January: Treasury

Clawback changes to take effect 1 January: Treasury
by • 31 Aug 2020
The federal Treasury has confirmed that the proposed changes to broker clawback arrangements are expected to take... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice earnings hit by new rem model

Mortgage Choice earnings hit by new rem model
by • 28 Aug 2020
An increase in commissions paid to the group’s broker network has driven a 16 per cent slide in earnings, offset by a... READ MORE
ANZ, CBA launch online business lending platforms

ANZ, CBA launch online business lending platforms
by • 28 Aug 2020
Both ANZ and CBA have launched new online lending platforms for business loans that claim to conditionally approve... READ MORE
Frank Ganis joins listed brokerage group

Frank Ganis joins listed brokerage group
by • 28 Aug 2020
The former Yellow Brick Road CEO will join the board of an ASX-listed brokerage and financial services... READ MORE
Alternative lender joins AFG panel

Alternative lender joins AFG panel
by • 28 Aug 2020

A fintech SME lender has joined AFG’s panel of specialist finance providers.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24-28 August

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24-28...
by • 28 Aug 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 28... READ MORE
More clarity needed over clawback recoupment

More clarity needed over clawback recoupment
by • 27 Aug 2020
The head of a major aggregation group has called for more guidance around whether the ban on clawback recoupment will... READ MORE
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