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Deposit bond provider approves $1m bond

Deposit bond provider approves $1m bond
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 May 2021
The approval of a record-high deposit bond is being attributed to several market trends, including steep property... READ MORE

86 400 joins Choice lender panel
by Annie Kane • 18 May 2021
The neobank has joined the lender panel of Choice Aggregation Services, expanding its reach to nearly 75 per cent of... READ MORE
John Pollaers

New chair starts at AFCA
by Sarah Simpkins • 18 May 2021
A former government taskforce leader and university chancellor has commenced as chair of the Australian Financial... READ MORE
Refinancing on the rise

81% of brokers say refinancing on the rise
by Sarah Simpkins • 18 May 2021
Eight in 10 brokers have observed an uptick in refinancing activity since December, according to a new poll. READ MORE
MoneyQuest Peter Flint

How a broker’s passion for wheels attracted clients
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 May 2021
MoneyQuest’s Peter Flint explained how his love for the modified car/burnout scene has translated into securing... READ MORE
Labor pledges to establish social housing fund

Labor pledges to establish social housing fund
by Annie Kane • 17 May 2021
The leader of the Australian Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, has pledged to create a $10-billion housing fund to... READ MORE
Semper reports record transactions in April

Semper reports record transactions in April
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 May 2021
The commercial lender has reported a record month of commercial transactions in April, which it attributed to interest... READ MORE
Prospa head of partnerships sets up consultancy business

Prospa head of partnerships sets up consultancy business
by Annie Kane • 14 May 2021
Alex Brgudac, the head of partnerships at SME lender Prospa, is to step down from his role as he sets up a business... READ MORE
FBAA flags home ownership scheme risks

FBAA flags home ownership scheme risks
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 May 2021
The association has warned brokers about the risks of home ownership measures that allow borrowers to buy a home with... READ MORE
Former Westpac banking manager joins AFG

Former Westpac banking manager joins AFG
by reporter • 14 May 2021
AFG has welcomed a former Westpac business banking manager to its Sydney team as a business relationship manager of its... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10-14 May

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10-14 May
by Reporter • 14 May 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ended 14... READ MORE
Submissions open for the Australian Broking Awards!

Submissions open for the Australian Broking Awards!
by reporter • 13 May 2021
The Adviser’s national awards program for the mortgage and finance broking industry has opened for submissions! READ MORE
NLG Leasing changes name

NLG Leasing changes name
by reporter • 13 May 2021
The asset and equipment finance provider has changed its name and launched a new broker platform to streamline... READ MORE
Broking industry reaction to the budget

Broking industry reaction to the budget
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2021
Several members of the broking industry have welcomed the federal budget’s measures for home ownership, but some have... READ MORE
Federal Court approves NAB-86 400 deal

Federal Court approves NAB-86 400 deal
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 May 2021
The major bank has announced that it will proceed with the acquisition of 86 400 after receiving court approval, with... READ MORE
Leading brokers offer free mentoring support

Leading brokers offer free mentoring support
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2021
Brokers Adrian Lee and Stephen Michaels of Catalyst Debt Capital are offering free mentoring advice for brokers looking... READ MORE

Former NAB BDM joins Loan Market
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2021
A former NAB business development manager has been appointed as a new broker success manager for Loan Market in NSW. READ MORE
What’s in the budget 2021-22?

What’s in the budget 2021-22?
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2021
The federal budget for 2021-22 has been handed down, outlining a range of steps to support home ownership and help... READ MORE

MFAA welcomes home ownership measures
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2021
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has applauded the federal government for its new measures to help... READ MORE
NSW mortgage registrations at record March high: data

NSW mortgage registrations at record March high
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 May 2021
Newly originated mortgages and refinance volumes in NSW reached a two-year high in March, while it marked the strongest... READ MORE
Nodifi adds Resimac subsidiary to panel

Nodifi adds Resimac subsidiary to panel
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 May 2021
The asset finance aggregator and fintech has added a subsidiary of the non-bank lender to its lender panel. READ MORE
Bank of mum and dad warned of legal risks

Bank of mum and dad warned of legal risks
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 May 2021
A law firm has warned of the potential risks of parents assisting their children with entering the housing market,... READ MORE
Government announces new home ownership scheme

Government announces new home ownership scheme
by Annie Kane • 10 May 2021
Three measures targeting home ownership, including a new Family Home Guarantee, will form part of the federal... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice acquisition fair

Mortgage Choice acquisition fair, reasonable: report
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 May 2021
An independent report has found that the REA Group’s proposed acquisition of the major brokerage is “fair and... READ MORE
Gen Z eyes apartments as cheaper option

Gen Z eyes apartments as cheaper option
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 May 2021
A survey has revealed a generational shift in housing preferences, with Generation Z focused on apartment living as an... READ MORE