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MPs highlight broker concerns in Parliament debate

MPs highlight broker concerns in Parliament debate
by Annie Kane • 26 Feb 2021
The Member for Fisher says brokers back the bill repealing responsible lending laws, while the Opposition Whip told... READ MORE
Liberty reports surge in new loan originations

Liberty reports surge in new loan originations
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Feb 2021
The non-bank has reported an 11 per cent growth in new loans written for 1HFY21, with the majority of these loans... READ MORE
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Tennis legends discuss business resilience amid COVID-19
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Feb 2021
Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt underscored the importance of business resilience during a crisis at an Aussie webinar,... READ MORE
Turnaround issues highlight need for better tech

Turnaround issues highlight need for better tech
by reporter • 26 Feb 2021
Delays in approvals could be reduced if lenders and brokerages harnessed technology that provided them with up-to-date... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22-26 February

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22-26...
by Reporter • 26 Feb 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 26... READ MORE
Brokers contribute to Auswide Bank book growth

Brokers contribute to Auswide Bank book growth
by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2021
Improved broker services and the FHLDS have helped the Queensland-based bank deliver loan book growth in 1H21,... READ MORE
Real value of property ‘an inexact science’

Real value of property ‘an inexact science’
by reporter • 25 Feb 2021
Raine & Horne Group’s executive chairman has said that predicting market value remains an “inexact science”,... READ MORE
Loan Market reports CSM influx

Loan Market reports CSM influx
by reporter • 25 Feb 2021
The major brokerage has hired 148 new client service managers since October, as it works to bring in 250 new members to... READ MORE
Why this broker wants brokers to be specialists

Why this broker wants brokers to be specialists

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Feb 2021
Specialising in one loan segment could not only make a new broker an industry knowledge expert but also build stronger... READ MORE
86 400 confirms broker commitment

86 400 confirms broker commitment
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
The neobank has confirmed that the broker channel will play a key role for UBank under the proposed merger, adding that... READ MORE
Connective achieves record settlements

Connective achieves record settlements
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
The aggregation group has revealed that its brokers settled a new record of $5.61 billion in December 2020,... READ MORE
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Finsure appoints new state managers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Feb 2021
The aggregation group has promoted several of its BDMs to new state managers, and has appointed new BDMs to support its... READ MORE
Westpac, SocietyOne partner for digital banking

Westpac, SocietyOne partner for digital banking
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Feb 2021
The major bank has announced SocietyOne as a partner on its digital banking platform, with plans to expand its offer to... READ MORE
Former Resimac CEO joins Prospa board

Former Resimac CEO joins Prospa board
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
Mary Ploughman, the former CEO of Resimac and current chairman of Plenti Group, is set to join Prospa’s board next... READ MORE
Expanded BOQ Group to focus on mortgage growth

Expanded BOQ Group to focus on mortgage growth
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2021
Brokers will continue to be “extremely important” to the expanded BOQ Group, as it looks to grow its mortgage book... READ MORE
Decade-low listings spur buyer urgency: Aussie

Decade-low listings spur buyer urgency: Aussie
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Feb 2021
The number of properties listed for sale across Australia has fallen to a 10-year low, creating some “urgency” in... READ MORE
Trail book lender reports increase in retiring brokers

Trail book lender reports increase in retiring brokers
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2021
Trail Homes has revealed that its turnover has increased 56 per cent in a year, which it attributes to an increase in... READ MORE
BOQ to acquire ME Bank for over $1bn

BOQ to acquire ME Bank for over $1bn
by Annie Kane • 22 Feb 2021
Bank of Queensland Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Members Equity Bank Limited... READ MORE
Submissions on RLO and BID extension released

Submissions on RLO and BID extension released
by Annie Kane • 22 Feb 2021
More than 100 submissions into the bill repealing responsible lending laws – which includes extending the best... READ MORE
Application rework claims ‘contentious’, says broker

Application rework claims ‘contentious’, says broker
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Feb 2021
A mortgage broker has suggested that inconsistencies in credit application criteria between lenders and credit... READ MORE
90% of brokers want more government support

90% of brokers want more government support
by Annie Kane • 22 Feb 2021
Nine in 10 brokers would like to see more government support for the industry this year, according to a new poll. READ MORE

Major brokerage welcomes new NSW state manager
by Annie Kane • 22 Feb 2021
Mortgage Choice has named Jason Mares as its new state manager for NSW, following the departure of David Ewens. READ MORE
Mortgage Choice reports second-highest settlement figures

Mortgage Choice reports second-highest settlement figures
by Annie Kane • 19 Feb 2021
Mortgage Choice settled more than $1 billion of loans a month in 1H21, resulting in the brokerage’s largest volume of... READ MORE
ABA launches financial assistance hub

ABA launches financial assistance hub
by Annie Kane • 19 Feb 2021
The banking association has launched a financial assistance hub for those needing advice on repaying their mortgages,... READ MORE
Lend welcomes Butn to panel

Lend welcomes Butn to panel
by Annie Kane • 19 Feb 2021
Business lending platform Lend has welcomed cash flow financier Butn to its panel of lender partners. READ MORE