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Cancelled gap years could trigger FHB frenzy

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jan 2021

COVID-19’s cancellation of travel plans could fuel demand from first home buyers in Western Australia, according to a... READ MORE

Association heads reveal their predictions for 2021

Brokers outline what to expect in 2021

by Annie Kane & Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jan 2021

From a busy property market to a surge in volumes, brokers list their predictions for 2021. READ MORE

NSW stamp duty reforms could boost bottom end: buyers' agent

by Cameron Micallef • 8 Jan 2021

The proposal to reform NSW stamp duty could be a shot in the arm for the state’s low-price property market, according... READ MORE

AFCA raises SME finance monetary limits

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jan 2021

The financial complaints body has adjusted its monetary limits for SME finance complaints including the maximum size of... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4-8 January

by Reporter • 8 Jan 2021

It's 2021 – a brand new year. Here's the weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s... READ MORE

Loan process ‘shrouded in mystery’ for FHBs: research

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2021

First home buyers would like more assistance with choosing and applying for a home loan, according to a major... READ MORE

What will broker-client meetings look like in 2021?

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2021

With brokers having to rapidly adapt to COVID-19-related restrictions in 2020 by conducting client meetings over video... READ MORE

VIC records highest loan deferrals

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2021

Victoria has remained the state with the highest proportion of loans subject to deferrals among the states and... READ MORE

How these brokers chose their broker models

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2021

Two brokers spoke to Elite Broker about how and why they chose their respective broker models, and how it has... READ MORE

ASIC bans Sydney mortgage broker

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jan 2021

The corporate regulator has banned a Sydney-based mortgage broker for allowing her father who was already banned to... READ MORE

The toll of COVID-19 on SME mental health

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jan 2021

There has been a lot of coverage about how SMEs are managing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses, but... READ MORE

Brokers optimistic for 2021, fintech survey reveals

by Sarah Buckley • 4 Jan 2021

The majority of brokers are optimistic for the year ahead, with regional activity expected to continue, according to a... READ MORE

Former broker sentenced to jail for fraud

by Reporter • 4 Jan 2021

A former mortgage broker has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment and automatically disqualified from... READ MORE

Human element key for brokers in 2021: Pepper CEO

by Tony Zhang • 30 Dec 2020

With the best interests duty, responsible lending changes and a swathe of incoming disruption, brokers will need to be... READ MORE

Resimac celebrates 35th anniversary

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2020

The non-bank lender has marked its 35th year of operations, reflecting on its progress since 1985. READ MORE

ASIC drops investigation into Westpac

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2020

The financial services regulator has concluded its investigation into Westpac’s alleged breaches of anti-money... READ MORE

COVID-19 debt relief measures to change this week

by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2020

Temporary changes to debt relief and bankruptcies brought into being in March will cease on Friday, with the bankruptcy... READ MORE

Loan Market develops new Code of Ethics

by Sarah Buckley • 29 Dec 2020

The major brokerage has expanded on its BID preparations by launching a new Code of Ethics for brokers and its staff. READ MORE

Our top 5 podcasts of 2020

by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2020

The Adviser has had a big 2020, pushing out more podcasts this year than ever before. Here, we reveal the... READ MORE

Moula welcomes new head of strategic partnerships, BDMs

by Annie Kane • 24 Dec 2020

Business lender Moula has hired three new business development managers and welcomed its first head of strategic... READ MORE

‘Brokers the go-to’ for SMEs this summer: OnDeck

by Sarah Buckley • 24 Dec 2020

With more than half of SMEs finding Christmas a strain on finances, when combined with impending extreme weather, it... READ MORE

Non-bank lender adopts digital compliance tech

by Sarah Buckley • 24 Dec 2020

A non-bank lender has said that it is moving to “speed up and streamline” loan applications after adopting digital... READ MORE

Government calls for informants to flag illegal foreign buyers

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2020

The federal government has launched a new “tip off” campaign that urges people to inform on foreigners suspected... READ MORE

Neobank grows broker support team

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2020

Fintech lender 86 400 has hired a WA-based BDM, and is expected to bring in two more BDMs to support brokers as it... READ MORE

SME lending platform launches ‘rate guarantee’

by Sarah Buckley • 23 Dec 2020

An SME lending platform has announced that it will offer guaranteed rates and repayment schedules for small businesses... READ MORE