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Broker association appoints new president

Broker association appoints new president

by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2020
A broker association has welcomed a new president, a new VP and two new board members, after the “founding... READ MORE
Heritage hires three new senior executives

Heritage hires three new senior executives

by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2020
The mutual bank has appointed its first head of payments and announced a new head of product and head of business... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27 November

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27...

by Reporter • 27 Nov 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 27... READ MORE
Broker market share surpasses 60%

Broker market share surpasses 60%

by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
More than 60 per cent of residential mortgages were written by brokers between July and September 2020, the highest... READ MORE
ABA calls for best interests duty clarification

ABA calls for best interests duty clarification

by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
The banking association is calling on government to provide greater clarity on the application of the best interests... READ MORE
New business funding guide released

New business funding guide released

by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
An updated Business Funding Guide for brokers, accountants and other SME advisers has been released by the ASBFEO... READ MORE
Why this broker is choosing sustainability over growth

Why this broker is choosing sustainability over growth

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Nov 2020
Veteran broker Sarah Wells reveals why she’s no longer focusing on growing her business and instead prioritising... READ MORE
Aussie CEO welcomes Vic stamp duty move

Aussie CEO welcomes Vic stamp duty move

by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
James Symond, the chief executive officer of Aussie, has welcomed the Victorian government’s move to slash the cost... READ MORE
90% of Loan Market complaints ruled in favour

90% of Loan Market complaints ruled in favour of brokers

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Nov 2020
The majority of AFCA complaints received against the major brokerage’s brokers were resolved in their favour,... READ MORE
Finsure partners with illion Open Data Solutions

Finsure partners with illion Open Data Solutions

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Nov 2020
The mortgage aggregator has partnered with a financial technology company to provide an integrated service for brokers... READ MORE

Victoria announces stamp duty waivers

by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2020
The Victorian government has announced an investment of over $293 million to fund a stamp duty concession of up to... READ MORE
New SME finance platform swoops into the market

New SME finance platform appoints CEO

by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
A new finance platform that allows small businesses to access equity, grants and loans has appointed Vow CEO Tim Brown... READ MORE
Suncorp launches FBAA broker wellbeing program

Suncorp launches FBAA broker wellbeing program

by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
The non-major has launched a wellbeing assistance program for FBAA members and their immediate families. READ MORE
Aussie continues growth path

Aussie continues growth path

by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
The major brokerage is expanding its distribution channel in the final months of 2020, which it said has come amid a... READ MORE
What the Loan Market/NABreggators deal means for brokers

What the Loan Market/NABregators deal means for brokers

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Nov 2020
The major brokerage’s executive chairman has provided details about what options the deal would provide for brokers,... READ MORE
HashChing unveils digital marketing tool

HashChing unveils digital marketing tool

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Nov 2020
The mortgage broker platform has launched a digital marketing service aimed at helping brokers with building their... READ MORE
SME lender rebrands, partners with broker group

SME lender rebrands, partners with broker group

by Annie Kane • 20 Nov 2020
CML Group has unveiled a rebrand and announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with asset... READ MORE
FBAA to offer reverse mortgage course

FBAA to offer reverse mortgage course

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Nov 2020
The industry association has established a course to ensure that finance and mortgage brokers are... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16-20 November

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16-20...

by Reporter • 20 Nov 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 20... READ MORE
Consultation launches on broker reference checking

Consultation launches on broker reference checking

by Annie Kane • 19 Nov 2020
ASIC has opened for consultation its proposed approach to reference checking and information sharing protocol for... READ MORE
Deferred loans drop by almost 70%: ABA

Deferred loans drop by almost 70%: ABA

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Nov 2020
The number of deferred loans has plummeted since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, while the value... READ MORE
Plenti loan originations hit $1bn

Plenti loan originations hit $1bn

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Nov 2020
The fintech consumer lender has reported that it has originated over $1 billion in its half-year results. READ MORE

Broker sentenced to good behaviour bond

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Nov 2020
An NSW mortgage broker who recently pleaded guilty to knowingly making false statements in relation to his ACL... READ MORE
SA shuts down real estate activity

SA shuts down real estate activity

by reporter • 18 Nov 2020
Open inspections and auctions are among the business activities across South Australia that will be closed for the next... READ MORE
Aussie posts record October loan settlements

Aussie posts record October loan settlements

by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Nov 2020
The major brokerage has reported what it says are record home loan applications and settlements for an October month,... READ MORE