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ASBFEO recommendations may see ‘catch-22’: ScotPac
by • 11 Mar 2020
The small business ombudsman’s recommendations to close down unfair supply chain finance programs may have...READ MORE
Women more willing to buy property, see a broker
by • 11 Mar 2020
Women are more eager than men to climb the property ladder and seek the services of a mortgage broker, according to a... READ MORE
Brokers urged to verify ‘belt-tightening’ commitments
by • 10 Mar 2020
Connective’s national manager of risk and compliance has called on brokers to verify and document client commitments... READ MORE
Westpac expands debt cancellation policy
by • 10 Mar 2020
The major bank has extended its internal debt cancellation process for home loan applicants to business facilities and... READ MORE
Auction volumes fall, clearances hold
by • 10 Mar 2020
The number of auctions held across the country fell week-on-week, however clearances have continued to hold above 70... READ MORE
Newcastle Permanent cuts 3-year fixed rates
by • 10 Mar 2020
Newcastle Permanent has announced fixed rate cuts of up to 21 bps for investors, and 10 bps for owner-occupiers,... READ MORE
Cuts to fuel refinancing rush
by • 9 Mar 2020
Sharp fixed and variable rate home loan reductions are set to trigger a spike in refinancing applications through the... READ MORE
Business lender launches equipment import finance
by • 9 Mar 2020
Business finance lender Moneytech has launched an equipment import finance facility and has integrated payments via... READ MORE
Liberty accredited as B Corporation
by • 9 Mar 2020
Non-bank lender Liberty has been awarded a B Corporation Certification (B Corp), and is officially recognised as a... READ MORE
NAB confirms broker team reshuffle
by Charbel Kadib • 6 Mar 2020
EXCLUSIVE: The major bank has confirmed the departure of its recently appointed head of... READ MORE
Queensland brokers honoured at Better Business Awards Qld
by • 6 Mar 2020
The leading players in the third-party channel in Queensland have been honoured at the Better Business Awards in... READ MORE
Baird resignation leaves void in NAB broker team
by • 6 Mar 2020
NAB’s EGM, broker partnerships will be elevated to the role of interim chief customer officer following the... READ MORE
PLAN Australia adds SME lender to panel
by • 6 Mar 2020
Online SME lending platform Moula has announced it has joined the lender panel of aggregator PLAN Australia.
READ MOREBroker issues recruitment call to women
by • 6 Mar 2020
A Loan Market broker has made the call for female brokers to enter the industry, and cash in growth... READ MORE
Majors recover lost ground in business space, volumes slide
by • 5 Mar 2020
The big four banks have regained market share in the business and commercial lending space amid an overall slide in... READ MORE
Swathe of non-majors slash mortgage rates
by • 5 Mar 2020
A number of non-major lenders, including Macquarie, ING, Suncorp, and BOQ, have reduced their variable home loan... READ MORE
Suncorp cuts business rates
by • 5 Mar 2020
The non-major bank has announced various cuts to its small business fixed rate... READ MORE
Broker partnerships need due diligence says broker CEO
by • 5 Mar 2020
A Victoria-based broker has underlined the importance of brokerages forming strategic partnerships that are culturally... READ MORE
AFG seeks to allay ACCC concerns
by • 4 Mar 2020
As the ACCC consultation on the AFG/Connective merger draws to a close this week, the CEO of AFG has outlined that the... READ MORE
FBAA appoints new, multi-state managers
by • 4 Mar 2020
The broker association has appointed Mark Windram to the newly created role of state manager for WA/SA/NT and Leah... READ MORE
Specialist lender RedZed sponsors Melbourne Storm
by • 4 Mar 2020
RedZed Lending Solutions has become the major partner of the Melbourne Storm rugby team, as the non-bank lender aims to... READ MORE
RBA slashes cash rate to new low
by Charbel Kadib • 3 Mar 2020
The cash rate has hit a new record low, with the Reserve Bank easing monetary policy for the fourth time in less than a... READ MORE
CML drops COG merger, looks to Scottish Pacific
by • 3 Mar 2020
In a new turn of events, debtor finance specialist CML Group has terminated its agreement with Consolidated Operations... READ MORE
Banned broker charged by ASIC
by • 3 Mar 2020
A former Aussie Home Loans broker has been charged with breaching an ASIC banning order, with the regulator alleging... READ MORE
Deposit Power appoints new state manager for Victoria
by • 3 Mar 2020
The deposit bond provider has appointed its first full-time state manager for Victoria, following a period of... READ MORE
Connective Asset Finance panel expands
by • 3 Mar 2020
The aggregator’s asset finance branch has added three new lenders to its panel, bringing the total number of lenders... READ MORE
Regulation of industry will remain ‘on the agenda’: AFG CEO
by • 2 Mar 2020
The regulatory scrutiny and continued legislation of the broking industry “will be on the agenda from here on in”... READ MORE
Former ME Bank BDM joins Heritage
by • 2 Mar 2020
Heritage Bank has announced the appointment of a new business development manager for Victoria and South... READ MORE
Resimac appoints interim chairman
by • 2 Mar 2020
The non-bank has announced the appointment of a non-executive director to serve as interim chairman while the lender... READ MORE
YBR completes sale of 50% stake in Resi
by • 2 Mar 2020
An affiliate of a global alternative asset manager has officially assumed a 50 per cent stake in YBR subsidiary... READ MORE

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