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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
Mortgage Ezy joins Buyers Choice panel

Mortgage Ezy joins Buyers Choice panel
by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2020
The non-bank lender has joined the lender panel of boutique aggregator Buyers Choice, providing its broker members with... READ MORE
Female brokers make Loan Market history

Female brokers make Loan Market history
by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2020
WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: Sarah Thomson and Paulette Trotter have been named as Loan Market’s top-performing brokers in... READ MORE
NSW looks at making stamp duty optional

NSW looks at making stamp duty optional
by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2020
The NSW government is launching a public consultation on enabling home buyers to opt out of stamp duty and instead... READ MORE
Resimac moves to digitise loan process

Resimac moves to digitise loan process
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Nov 2020
The non-bank lender has announced that it is partnering with industry technology and service providers to transition to... READ MORE
Former broker pleads guilty to loan fraud

Former broker pleads guilty to loan fraud - NOV 2020
by reporter • 17 Nov 2020
A former mortgage broker has pleaded guilty to “giving misleading information” on five different loans that... READ MORE