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Non-majors drop rates, extend cashback offers
by • 15 Oct 2021
Two non-major banks have confirmed they’re decreasing interest rates as well as extending their refinancing... READ MORE

Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15...
by Reporter • 15 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Turnarounds improve despite record loan volumes: AFG
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Oct 2021
The number of days from submission to formal approval dropped during the first three months of FY22 despite broker... READ MORE

BOQ reports strong broker uptick

by Annie Kane • 14 Oct 2021
The non-major banking group saw broker channel growth of $1.1 billion in the financial year 2021, driven by “new and... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual flags new bank’s broker launch
by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Oct 2021
The group’s newly launched digital bank, Hiver, is looking to roll out loan products to the broker channel in the... READ MORE

Broker-focused SME Recovery Loan product launches
by • 14 Oct 2021
Brokers, planners and property managers will be able to access a suite of loan products tailored for their professions... READ MORE

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on the future...
by reporter • 13 Oct 2021
In this exclusive interview with federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he... READ MORE

Association heads welcome Treasurer’s support of brokers
by Annie Kane • 13 Oct 2021
Following on from the federal Treasurer’s comments regarding the value of brokers, the two mortgage broker... READ MORE

ANZ announces head of broker changes
by Annie Kane • 13 Oct 2021
The major bank has named a new acting head of broker distribution after confirming that Simone Tilley is changing... READ MORE

Brokers power Plenti’s 140% originations growth
by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Oct 2021
The majority of loans Plenti wrote in the September quarter came through brokers, which saw the group’s book more... READ MORE

Finsure celebrates a decade in the mortgage industry
by • 13 Oct 2021
The aggregation group has marked its 10-year anniversary, coming less than two months after its broker network grew to... READ MORE

Brokers play ‘fundamentally important role’ in competition:...
by Annie Kane • 12 Oct 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The Morrison government “strongly supports” brokers and the role they play in providing competition, the... READ MORE
MoneyQuest launches broking graduate program

MoneyQuest launches broking graduate program
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
The national mortgage brokerage has unveiled a broking graduate program designed for tertiary graduates who wish to... READ MORE

2 in 5 SMEs to use savings to invest: Westpac
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
Many SMEs said the COVID-19 crisis has allowed them to grow their savings, which they will channel into business... READ MORE

CBA begins rollout of SME lending product
by • 12 Oct 2021
The major bank has begun the national release of its digital invoice finance solution allowing small businesses access... READ MORE

Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown
by Annie Kane • 11 Oct 2021
EXCLUSIVE: As NSW today transitions out of lockdown, and with Victoria soon to follow, the federal Treasurer Josh... READ MORE

Privacy issues raised regarding CDR extension
by • 11 Oct 2021
The Treasury has published an analysis into the Consumer Data Right amendments, which warn of potential shortcomings in... READ MORE

Effi partners with SME loan comparison site
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Oct 2021
The mortgage broking platform has teamed up with a business loan comparison site to allow the site’s business... READ MORE

2 in 3 SMEs trying new funding options: ScotPac
by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Oct 2021
National research by the SME lender has shown a rising trend in businesses trialling new types of funding, with asset... READ MORE

Victoria releases $500m home-buyer fund
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2021
The state has launched a new home-buyer fund, under which it will pay 25 per cent of the property purchase price if... READ MORE

Brokers originated 72% of New Home Guarantees
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2021
More than half of FHLDS loans and nearly three-quarters of New Home Guarantees were originated by brokers in the... READ MORE

Buyers Choice confirms record month during 20th anniversary
by • 8 Oct 2021
The boutique aggregator reached a settlement record last month, which it marked as it celebrated its 20th year in... READ MORE

BOQ begins offering SME Recovery Loan Scheme
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2021
The non-major bank will partake in the expanded scheme to support those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. READ MORE

N1 Holdings’ lending product added to MoneyQuest panel
by • 8 Oct 2021
The financial services provider’s direct lending product has been added to the lending panel of the mortgage broking... READ MORE