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‘Clearly, there is a problem’: MFAA on turnarounds

‘Clearly, there is a problem’: MFAA on turnarounds
by Annie Kane • 1 Feb 2021
The MFAA has said that it is engaging with lenders to address the “differential between the turnaround in the... READ MORE
Thom review set out 8 improvements for ASIC

Thom review set out 8 improvements for ASIC
by Annie Kane • 1 Feb 2021
The federal government has said that it expects ASIC to implement “as a priority” the eight recommendations of the... READ MORE
CBA to accelerate digital offering

CBA to accelerate digital offering
by Sarah Buckley • 1 Feb 2021
The major bank has said that it aims to “be at the global forefront of the digital experience”, including for home... READ MORE
Major bank to acquire 86 400

Major bank to acquire 86 400
by Annie Kane • 29 Jan 2021
National Australia Bank has announced that it has entered into an agreement to buy 86 400 to accelerate the growth of... READ MORE
Building and trade standout performer for Prospa

Building and trade standout performer for Prospa
by reporter • 29 Jan 2021
The are “greenshoots” in the SME space, the business lender has revealed, with more than a quarter of new... READ MORE
Broking industry urged to get fit to raise funds for vulnerable girls in Africa

Broking industry urged to get fit to raise funds for vulnerable girls...
by reporter • 29 Jan 2021
Mortgage and finance professionals are being called on to take part in a sponsored fitness challenge in March to... READ MORE
Why this broker prefers referrals for recruitment

Why this broker prefers referrals for recruitment
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Jan 2021
A Perth-based broker has described the challenges he has faced in recruiting brokers into his brokerage, and the... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25-29 January

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25-29...
by Reporter • 29 Jan 2021
Here’s the weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week... READ MORE
COG profits spike amid asset finance surge

COG profits spike amid asset finance surge
by Sarah Buckley • 28 Jan 2021
The asset finance group’s profits doubled to $10.1 million in H1FY21 as a result of strong activity in the asset... READ MORE
ACT scales housing scorecard after six years

ACT scales housing scorecard after six years
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Jan 2021
The ACT has topped a housing market scorecard report for the first time since 2014, while Victoria has tumbled in the... READ MORE
ASIC to update ACL process following security breach

ASIC to update ACL process following security breach
by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2021
The financial services regulator is working on “alternative arrangements” for submitting credit licence... READ MORE
Lenders extend cashback offers

Lenders extend cashback offers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Jan 2021
Several lenders and their subsidiaries have extended their cashback offers, while one lender has extended its LMI... READ MORE
N1 pivots to become SME lender

N1 pivots to become SME lender
by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2021
Diversified broking and non-bank lending group N1 Holdings has announced that it has transitioned its core business to... READ MORE
More retirees resuming downsizing plans

More retirees resuming downsizing plans
by Sarah Buckley • 27 Jan 2021
Retirees have resumed their plans to downsize due to “feeling more confident” as COVID eases, according to BT. READ MORE
Neolender CEO reveals broker plans

Neolender CEO reveals broker plans
by Annie Kane • 25 Jan 2021
The co-founder and CEO of new mortgage lender WLTH has revealed his plans for distribution, which include the broker... READ MORE
Business loans to be included in CDR from 1 Nov

Business loans to be included in CDR from 1 Nov
by Annie Kane • 25 Jan 2021
The ACCC has revealed examples of the types of business loans that could be included in the scope of the newly... READ MORE
Lenders’ turnaround times slowest in three years

Lenders’ turnaround times slowest in three years
by Sarah Buckley • 25 Jan 2021
The time it takes from loan submission to approval surpassed 25 days in the last three months of 2020, according to an... READ MORE
AFCA amends complaints rules following court case

AFCA amends complaints rules following court case
by Annie Kane • 22 Jan 2021
The financial services ombudsman has changed its rules after the NSW Supreme Court found that it had acted against its... READ MORE
Half of home owners wary of bank refinance advice

Half of home owners wary of bank refinance advice
by Sarah Buckley • 22 Jan 2021
One in two borrowers does not believe banks always have their best interests at heart or would advise them if they... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18-22...
by Reporter • 22 Jan 2021
Here’s the weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week... READ MORE
Former RAMS CEO to head up BOQ retail bank

Former RAMS CEO to head up BOQ retail bank

by Annie Kane • 21 Jan 2021
Westpac’s current chief digital and marketing officer and former RAMS chief executive, Martine Jager, has been named... READ MORE
Aggregator reveals record-breaking lodgements

Aggregator reveals record-breaking lodgements
by Sarah Buckley • 21 Jan 2021
Australian Finance Group has revealed its brokers lodged more loans in the second quarter of the 2021 financial year... READ MORE
iSelect launches SME loans in Valiant partnership

iSelect launches SME loans in Valiant partnership
by Sarah Buckley • 21 Jan 2021
Comparison website iSelect launched a new business loan offering to customers on Thursday, after partnering with loan... READ MORE
New loan launched for recurring revenue borrowers

New loan launched for recurring revenue borrowers
by Sarah Buckley • 21 Jan 2021
TrailBlazer Finance has announced the launch of a new loan for those with recurring revenue streams, such as brokers. READ MORE
Non-bank moves to fully acquire IA Group

Non-bank moves to fully acquire IA Group
by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2021
Resimac has announced it is set to acquire the remaining 40 per cent stake in financial services company International... READ MORE