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Specialist lender appoints new GM of distribution

Specialist lender appoints new GM of distribution
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2020
RedZed has hired its first executive general manager of distribution as part of its growth strategy to support and... READ MORE
Government extends JobKeeper scheme

Government extends JobKeeper scheme
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jul 2020
The federal government has announced an extension to JobKeeper payments, following the release of a review into the... READ MORE
digital signatures for loans

Suncorp introduces digital signatures for loans
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jul 2020
Suncorp has announced that it is now accepting electronic signatures on residential loan forms. READ MORE
FHB

FHB scheme director lauds ‘phenomenal’ brokers
by Reporter • 21 Jul 2020
The director of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has praised the third-party channel for its contribution to... READ MORE
financial abuse

CBA rolls out financial abuse support program

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2020
The major bank has launched two new services under a new program to support people impacted by financial abuse. READ MORE
1 in 5 SMEs opting for local lenders

1 in 5 SMEs opting for local lenders
by Reporter • 21 Jul 2020
Almost a quarter of small businesses are preferencing locally based credit institutions when searching for finance... READ MORE
Government extends Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme

Government extends Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2020
The government guarantee scheme for small businesses is to be extended to permit secured lending and increase the... READ MORE
Lender ramps up home lending scrutiny

Lender ramps up home lending scrutiny
by Charbel Kadib • 20 Jul 2020
COVID-induced crackdowns on home loan serviceability have continued with yet another lender reducing its risk... READ MORE
ANZ launches eSign tool

ANZ launches eSign tool
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2020
The major bank has announced that it is introducing a new digital signature and document execution process, effective... READ MORE
Emotional hygiene

Emotional hygiene: Returning to the office post-COVID-19
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2020
As businesses return to offices and prepare for work post-COVID, creating a calm working environment for your staff is... READ MORE
Major bank calls for long-term SME reform

Major bank calls for long-term SME reform
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jul 2020
New research by NAB has shown that the SME sector will require long-term reform to recover and grow once the COVID-19... READ MORE
Government unveils skills stimulus package

Government unveils skills stimulus package
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jul 2020
The government has launched a skills package that includes funding for retraining and upskilling the Australian... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13-17 July 2020

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13-17 July...
by reporter • 17 Jul 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 17... READ MORE
Revealed: Australia’s top brokers!

Revealed: Australia’s top brokers!
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2020
The leading players in the mortgage and finance broking industry have been named at The Adviser’s Australian Broking... READ MORE
bushfire

Mortgage industry among top bushfire appeal donors
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2020
The mortgage broking industry was one of the key financial donors to the Red Cross bushfire appeal, thanks to... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC reports spike in misconduct claims

by Charbel Kadib • 16 Jul 2020
The corporate regulator is ramping up efforts to curb misconduct in the financial services sector amid a rise in... READ MORE
regional

FHBs more likely to buy in the regions
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2020
Sixty per cent of first home buyers say they are more likely to consider buying property in a regional area after... READ MORE
membership fee freezes

Associations confirm membership fee freezes for 2021
by reporter • 16 Jul 2020
Both the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)... READ MORE
regtech

Government urged to adopt regtech to reduce compliance burden
by reporter • 15 Jul 2020
The small business ombudsman has urged government to adopt regulatory technology to “reduce the burden on small... READ MORE
investment

SFSF invests $2.7bn in June quarter
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Jul 2020
The federal government’s Structured Finance Support Fund’s total investments and commitments have hit almost $3... READ MORE
Glenn Atkinson

Brokerage capitalises on traineeship incentives
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2020
A broking business has taken advantage of the NSW government’s fee-free traineeship incentives to recruit support to... READ MORE
Bank CEO resigns

Bank CEO resigns
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2020
The long-serving CEO of a non-major bank is to resign at the end of this month, it has been revealed. READ MORE
FHB demand soars

FHB demand soars, bucks credit trend
by Reporter • 14 Jul 2020
Home loan enquiries from the first home buyer segment have spiked despite record declines in overall lending volumes,... READ MORE
Choice welcomes RedZed to panel

Choice welcomes RedZed to panel

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jul 2020
The aggregation group has announced the addition of self-employed specialist lender RedZed Lending Solutions to its... READ MORE
Specialist lender

Specialist lender joins Connective Asset Finance panel
by reporter • 14 Jul 2020
TrailBlazer Finance has joined the panel of Connective Asset Finance to provide a specialised loan offering to clients... READ MORE