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Non-majors take majority share of investor loans
by • 29 Jan 2020
For the first time in recorded history, more than half of broker-originated investment home loans have been lodged with...READ MORE
Prospa joins PLAN Australia panel
by • 29 Jan 2020
PLAN Australia has welcomed SME lender Prospa to its panel, enabling PLAN members to offer their clients Prospa’s... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice veteran joins Purple Circle
by • 29 Jan 2020
The boutique aggregator has announced the appointment of Mortgage Choice’s former head of lending operations.
READ MORESalesforce to keynote Better Business Summit 2020
by • 29 Jan 2020
The leading specialist in client relationship management, Salesforce, is set to reveal the future trends in customer... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice CEO weighs in on FHB scheme
by • 28 Jan 2020
The chief executive of the major brokerage criticised the “disappointing” reach of the government’s FHLDS,... READ MORE
Bank drops mortgage rates by up to 125 bps
by • 28 Jan 2020
A non-major has slashed home loan rates across both its owner-occupied and investment products.
READ MOREAFCA launches bushfire hotline
by • 28 Jan 2020
The financial ombudsman has launched a hotline for those impacted by bushfires and facing disputes with claims.
READ MORELoan Market expands paperless technology use
by • 28 Jan 2020
The major brokerage has taken steps to develop “paperless” offices through investment in digital tools within its... READ MORE
CBA slips up in broker space as peers recover
by • 24 Jan 2020
Australia’s largest home lender has lost ground in the broker channel to its big four rivals, according to new... READ MORE
Non-major bank consolidates lending process
by • 24 Jan 2020
Non-major bank Suncorp has announced that it is removing certain manual processes in its lending application process... READ MORE
Brokers urged to act fast on FHB scheme
by • 24 Jan 2020
With the non-majors set to start offering loans for the government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme from 1 February,... READ MORE
Major bank slashes investor rates by up to 50 bps
by • 23 Jan 2020
A big four bank has announced reductions to investor home loan rates, applying to both new and existing... READ MORE
Mortgage manager announces new product suite
by • 23 Jan 2020
Better Mortgage Management has announced a new suite of products under the title Optimal, with rates starting from 3.34... READ MORE
Rate stability to keep property prices at bay: Domain
by • 23 Jan 2020
A rapid downward or upward spiral in dwelling values is unlikely in the coming decade, with minimal interest rate... READ MORE
Non-bank eyes prime space in new mortgage market push
by • 22 Jan 2020
A non-bank lender has unveiled plans to expand its home loan offerings after securing $250 million in funding from... READ MORE
Aussies’ intentions to buy property hit record highs
by • 22 Jan 2020
New data has shown that Australian consumers’ home buying intentions rose in December, now sitting at a record... READ MORE
Brokers urged to ease SME ‘debt hangover’
by • 22 Jan 2020
Small businesses are likely to turn to personal credit, family, or friends to fund business expenses after being... READ MORE
Government launches bushfire loans, grants for SMEs
by • 21 Jan 2020
Loans of up to $500,000 with zero interest for two years and grants of up to $50,000 are being made available to small... READ MORE
NAB announces board changes
by • 21 Jan 2020
The major bank has announced the appointment of former Australian of the Year Simon McKeon AO as a non-executive... READ MORE
Bankers ‘no longer equipped’ to deal with loan process
by • 21 Jan 2020
Borrowers will continue to flock to mortgage brokers for their home loan needs, with the direct channel increasingly... READ MORE
Judo hits $1bn in loan originations
by • 20 Jan 2020
The challenger bank has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations, nine months after receiving its banking... READ MORE
Bankwest, Lendi integrate assessment tools
by • 20 Jan 2020
The Commonwealth Bank-owned lender has announced a partnership with online broking platform Lendi, which would provide... READ MORE
SMEs urged to consider finance ahead of Chinese New Year
by • 20 Jan 2020
Small businesses have been encouraged to secure finance to fund the stock-up and production of goods ahead of closures... READ MORE
Major brokerage bolsters compliance team
by • 17 Jan 2020
Mortgage Choice has appointed its first general counsel and company secretary as well as a new head of compliance, as... READ MORE
Brokers surveyed on non-bank products
by • 17 Jan 2020
The Adviser is calling on brokers to rank the best non-bank products on offer as part of its annual Broker Product of... READ MORE
Lender rolls out ‘green’ home loan
by • 17 Jan 2020
A non-major has received up to $60 million in funding to launch a green home loan as part of a broader push to promote... READ MORE
NAB’s former payments head leading open banking
by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Jan 2020
The ACCC has chosen a former NAB, CBA and Westpac staffer to head up its new standalone consumer data right... READ MORE
HashChing revamps offering, completes capital raise
by • 16 Jan 2020
The mortgage marketplace has announced a shift in the group’s strategic direction, including breaking into SME... READ MORE
Brokers called to proactively assist bushfire victims
by • 16 Jan 2020
The FBAA has urged brokers to reach out to clients who may have been directly or indirectly affected by the fires and... READ MORE
AFG offers bushfire grants to brokers and their customers
by • 16 Jan 2020
Australian Finance Group has established a $100,000 bushfire relief package to directly assist customers and brokers... READ MORE

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