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Commercial property settlements continue to fall

Commercial property settlements continue to fall
by Annie Kane • 2 Mar 2021
Commercial property settlements continue to fall, with FAST’s latest Business Lending Index for 2Q21 showing the... READ MORE
AFG unveils brand refresh

AFG unveils brand refresh
by reporter • 2 Mar 2021
The aggregation group has unveiled a new brand design, logo and website as part of its brand refresh and 2021 campaign... READ MORE
Wingate announces equity interest acquisition

Wingate announces equity interest acquisition
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Mar 2021
The investment house has acquired a major stake in Fifo Capital, which will now become part of the Wingate group. READ MORE
Choice, FAST, PLAN join Loan Market Group

Choice, FAST, PLAN join Loan Market Group
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2021
The three aggregators have officially joined Loan Market Group today, following the completion of their sale from NAB. READ MORE
CAFBA urges Senate to protect business lending

CAFBA urges Senate to protect business lending
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2021
The broker association has called on the Senate to ensure that any changes to lending laws provide a clear delineation... READ MORE
BMM launches new overseas buyers loan

BMM launches new overseas buyers loan
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2021
Non-bank lender Better Mortgage Management has launched a new loan product for non-residents and expatriates. READ MORE
More than half of Joust loans ‘won’ by brokers

More than half of Joust loans ‘won’ by brokers
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2021
Over 50 per cent of home loan opportunities sent through the platform have been won by brokers, the mortgage auction... READ MORE
AFG reports settlements, profit spike

AFG reports settlements, profit spike
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Mar 2021
The aggregator’s loan settlements have jumped by over 20 per cent compared with last year, while profits have also... READ MORE
MPs highlight broker concerns in Parliament debate

MPs highlight broker concerns in Parliament debate
by Annie Kane • 26 Feb 2021
The Member for Fisher says brokers back the bill repealing responsible lending laws, while the Opposition Whip told... READ MORE
Liberty reports surge in new loan originations

Liberty reports surge in new loan originations
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Feb 2021
The non-bank has reported an 11 per cent growth in new loans written for 1HFY21, with the majority of these loans... READ MORE
Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt

Tennis legends discuss business resilience amid COVID-19
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Feb 2021
Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt underscored the importance of business resilience during a crisis at an Aussie webinar,... READ MORE
Turnaround issues highlight need for better tech

Turnaround issues highlight need for better tech
by reporter • 26 Feb 2021
Delays in approvals could be reduced if lenders and brokerages harnessed technology that provided them with up-to-date... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22-26 February

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22-26...
by Reporter • 26 Feb 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 26... READ MORE
Brokers contribute to Auswide Bank book growth

Brokers contribute to Auswide Bank book growth
by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2021
Improved broker services and the FHLDS have helped the Queensland-based bank deliver loan book growth in 1H21,... READ MORE
Real value of property ‘an inexact science’

Real value of property ‘an inexact science’
by reporter • 25 Feb 2021
Raine & Horne Group’s executive chairman has said that predicting market value remains an “inexact science”,... READ MORE
Loan Market reports CSM influx

Loan Market reports CSM influx
by reporter • 25 Feb 2021
The major brokerage has hired 148 new client service managers since October, as it works to bring in 250 new members to... READ MORE
Why this broker wants brokers to be specialists

Why this broker wants brokers to be specialists

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Feb 2021
Specialising in one loan segment could not only make a new broker an industry knowledge expert but also build stronger... READ MORE
86 400 confirms broker commitment

86 400 confirms broker commitment
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
The neobank has confirmed that the broker channel will play a key role for UBank under the proposed merger, adding that... READ MORE
Connective achieves record settlements

Connective achieves record settlements
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
The aggregation group has revealed that its brokers settled a new record of $5.61 billion in December 2020,... READ MORE
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Finsure appoints new state managers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Feb 2021
The aggregation group has promoted several of its BDMs to new state managers, and has appointed new BDMs to support its... READ MORE
Westpac, SocietyOne partner for digital banking

Westpac, SocietyOne partner for digital banking
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Feb 2021
The major bank has announced SocietyOne as a partner on its digital banking platform, with plans to expand its offer to... READ MORE
Former Resimac CEO joins Prospa board

Former Resimac CEO joins Prospa board
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2021
Mary Ploughman, the former CEO of Resimac and current chairman of Plenti Group, is set to join Prospa’s board next... READ MORE
Expanded BOQ Group to focus on mortgage growth

Expanded BOQ Group to focus on mortgage growth
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2021
Brokers will continue to be “extremely important” to the expanded BOQ Group, as it looks to grow its mortgage book... READ MORE
Decade-low listings spur buyer urgency: Aussie

Decade-low listings spur buyer urgency: Aussie
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Feb 2021
The number of properties listed for sale across Australia has fallen to a 10-year low, creating some “urgency” in... READ MORE
Trail book lender reports increase in retiring brokers

Trail book lender reports increase in retiring brokers
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2021
Trail Homes has revealed that its turnover has increased 56 per cent in a year, which it attributes to an increase in... READ MORE