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Broker platform announces new acquisition

Broker platform announces new acquisition

by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2021
Mortgage broker platform HashChing has acquired a document automation and collection company to help deliver... READ MORE
Industry should demand ‘meaningful action’ on turnarounds

Industry should demand ‘meaningful action’ on turnarounds

by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2021
There is “no justification” for the delays in processing broker-lodged loans, the compliance manager of MoneyQuest... READ MORE
One month to go until Better Business Summit 2021!

One month to go until Better Business Summit 2021!

by reporter • 20 Apr 2021
The Better Business Summit, run in partnership with principal partner NAB, will start in one month today – so make... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12-16 April

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12-16 April

by Reporter • 20 Apr 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ended 16... READ MORE
ANZ broker turnarounds at 12 days: CEO

ANZ broker turnarounds at 12 days: CEO

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The major bank CEO has also now confirmed that “time to yes” is different depending on channel, outlining that it... READ MORE
Turnaround times spike to 3-year high: AFG

Turnaround times spike to 3-year high: AFG

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
An increase in market lending activity and a competitive lending market have seen lender turnaround times spike to over... READ MORE
Brokers urged to seize on SME market

Brokers urged to seize on SME market

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The association has urged brokers to upskill to “properly” service the SME market, which it said is growing... READ MORE
BOQ records broker loan growth

BOQ records broker loan growth

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The non-major has reported an uptick in broker loan settlement flows, and is eyeing further growth in the broker... READ MORE
NAB turnarounds range from 1-20 days, says CEO

NAB turnarounds range from 1-20 days, says CEO

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
Ross McEwan has confirmed that turnarounds differ depending on complexity and channel, with the direct channel able to... READ MORE
Citi to exit Australian consumer business

Citi to exit Australian consumer business

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
The investment banking company has announced that it is looking to sell its consumer banking business in Australia and... READ MORE
Westpac pledges to improve turnaround times

Westpac pledges to improve turnaround times

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Apr 2021
The bank’s CEO attributed longer loan approval times to "issues with offshore processing areas" and responsible... READ MORE
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Non-major hires new state manager for Vic/Tas

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
A former broker and former Westpac state manager for home lending has been made Suncorp Bank’s first state manager... READ MORE
MoneyQuest celebrates 100 franchises

MoneyQuest celebrates 100 franchises

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
The growing broker brand has opened its 100th franchise since becoming a franchise system in 2016. READ MORE
CBA CEO acknowledges turnaround time disparity

CBA CEO acknowledges turnaround time disparity

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2021
The CEO of the big four bank has acknowledged that “time to yes” between direct and broker channels is markedly... READ MORE
Government urged to allow e-signatures on business loans

Government urged to allow e-signatures on business loans

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2021
The CEO of a big four bank has called on government to enable lenders to accept digital signatures on business loans as... READ MORE
Broker satisfaction with lenders hits new low

Broker satisfaction with lenders hits new low

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2021
The average lender Net Promoter Score in the latest Broker Pulse survey shows that satisfaction levels dropped to new... READ MORE
Nodifi sets rates for consumer asset finance

Nodifi sets rates for consumer asset finance

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2021
The fintech platform has set rates across all its consumer asset finance products to help support brokers in writing... READ MORE
How a close shave rocked this broker’s perspective

How a close shave rocked this broker’s perspective

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Apr 2021
A life-threatening incident forced mortgage broker Tim Reynolds to re-evaluate his life goals and career path, and... READ MORE
Bank eyes broker channel as it revamps

Bank eyes broker channel as it revamps

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2021
A non-major bank has undergone a digital overhaul as it prepares to be acquired by Challenger and potentially expand... READ MORE
MYOB partners with cash flow funder

MYOB partners with cash flow funder

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Apr 2021
The accounting software platform has partnered with a cash flow financier to assist SMEs with managing cash flow. READ MORE
NSW government pushed for details on proposed property tax

NSW government pushed for details on proposed property tax

by Jotham Lian • 14 Apr 2021
The NSW government’s plan to replace stamp duty with an annual property tax could result in purchaser uncertainty,... READ MORE

ANZ looks to AI to automate home loan process

by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2021
The major bank has revealed that it is currently working to automate credit decisioning in mortgages by utilising... READ MORE
Plenti quarterly loan originations at record high

Plenti quarterly loan originations at record high

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Apr 2021
The non-bank lender has reported record quarterly loan originations in Q4 FY21, attributing it to growth across each of... READ MORE
Business demand for equipment at record levels

Business demand for equipment at record levels

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Apr 2021
Businesses are purchasing new equipment and vehicles in record numbers, driven by customers capitalising on strong... READ MORE
ING expands wholesale banking in Australia

ING expands wholesale banking in Australia

by reporter • 12 Apr 2021
ING Australia has appointed a new head of debt capital market, Australia, to lead the new business as the wholesale... READ MORE