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Liberty Financial

Non-bank lender launches new loan product
by • 11 Oct 2019
A non-bank lender has announced that it is piloting a new loan product that will enable small businesses access to...READ MORE
AMP

AMP merges banking and wealth division, bank CEO steps down
by • 11 Oct 2019
The financial services giant has announced the merger of its banking and wealth divisions following the resignation of... READ MORE

Aggregator co-founder resigns

by Charbel Kadib • 10 Oct 2019

A veteran of the mortgage broking industry and co-founder of a major aggregator has stepped down from his role.

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Robbie Fidler

Lender appoints national broker manager
by Charbel Kadib • 10 Oct 2019
A non-bank lender has announced the appointment of a national broker channel manager to help bolster its presence in... READ MORE
AFG

AFG volumes propelled by market tailwinds

by • 10 Oct 2019

The aggregator has kicked-off the 2020 financial year with a sharp uptick in residential mortgage volumes.

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NAB

Big 4 bank cuts fixed rates by up to 40 bps
by • 10 Oct 2019
A major bank has announced cuts of up to 40 basis points across fixed rate home loan products for owner-occupiers and... READ MORE
Stephen Moore

Aggregator pushes for broker wellbeing
by • 10 Oct 2019
The CEO of a mortgage aggregator has stressed the importance of mental health among mortgage brokers on World Mental... READ MORE
APRA

Regulators downplay impact of lower floor rates
by • 10 Oct 2019
APRA’s serviceability changes have only had a “small” impact on residential mortgage growth, with most... READ MORE
Suncorp

Suncorp highlights broker utility in Treasury submission
by • 9 Oct 2019
The non-major bank has lodged a submission to Treasury as part of the consultation process for the proposed best... READ MORE
Resimac and Citibank

Resimac, Citi cut variable rates

by • 9 Oct 2019
Both lenders have announced cuts to variable interest rates by 15 basis points, short of the full 25 basis point cut by... READ MORE
Gary Dickson

Non-major appoints interim CFO
by • 9 Oct 2019

MyState Bank has appointed Gary Dickson to the role of interim CFO.

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Tony Carn

Lenders need to ‘get with the program’ on digitised variations
by • 9 Oct 2019
With digital loan applications now an industry standard, lenders should be focused on the digitisation of the loans... READ MORE
Macquarie

Macquarie outperforms majors in mortgage market
by • 8 Oct 2019
The non-major bank has recorded stronger mortgage portfolio growth than each of the big four banks, new APRA data has... READ MORE
Scholarship program

GO1.com launches scholarship program for brokers
by • 8 Oct 2019
Compliance, professional development and training platform GO1 has announced the launch of a scholarship program... READ MORE

Short-term lender launches in-house auditorium

by • 8 Oct 2019
HomeSec Business Finance has announced the opening of a $650,000 conference facility for use by brokers and broking... READ MORE
Andy Yang

Smartphone enters consumer finance market
by • 8 Oct 2019

Smartphone brand realme will enter the consumer finance market in Australia through Make It Mine.

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Macquarie and ING

Macquarie, ING among several lenders to cut rates

by • 7 Oct 2019
A number of non-major lenders have reduced their variable home loan rates, most of which have fallen short of the full... READ MORE
For sale sign

Lenders keen on FHB loan deposit scheme consultation
by • 7 Oct 2019
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has seen strong interest from brokers as it seeks feedback on... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC issues notice to AFSL holders
by • 7 Oct 2019
The corporate regulator has flagged high levels of non-compliant Australian financial services licensees when it comes... READ MORE
Anna Bligh

Banks back funding financial counselling
by • 7 Oct 2019

The ABA has supported recommendations for the big four banks to partly fund the financial counselling sector.

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The Treasury

Final call: Best interests duty submissions due today
by • 4 Oct 2019
Today is the last day in which broking industry stakeholders can lodge submissions to Treasury regarding the federal... READ MORE
Variable mortgage rate cuts continue

Variable mortgage rate cuts continue

by • 4 Oct 2019
Non-major lenders have repriced their mortgage products following the Reserve Bank’s latest cut to the cash... READ MORE

RateSetter joins PLAN’s lender panel
by • 4 Oct 2019
The peer-to-peer lender has announced that it has joined PLAN Australia’s panel of lenders in a bid to boost its... READ MORE
Ben Braysich

Stone Real Estate’s mortgage brokerage hires MD
by • 4 Oct 2019

A real estate agency’s mortgage broking arm has appointed a former banker as its new managing director.

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Josh Frydenberg

Treasurer blasts big 4 for failing to pass on full cut

by • 3 Oct 2019
The banks have “a lot of explaining to do”, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said, after all four major banks failed... READ MORE
Low rates fail to lure new home buyers

Low rates fail to lure new home buyers
by • 3 Oct 2019
Record-low interest rates are not doing anything to persuade Australians to enter the property market, but refinancing... READ MORE
Kym Dalton

AMM reshuffles leadership team
by • 3 Oct 2019

The mortgage management firm has announced changes to its organisational structure. 

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Anna Bligh

ABA pushes ahead with SME advocacy campaign
by • 3 Oct 2019

The banking association has continued its work in promoting finance opportunities for small businesses. 

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Mortgage rates drop in response to RBA move
by • 2 Oct 2019
Lenders have begun to slash their home loan rates in response to the Reserve Bank’s latest cut to the cash... READ MORE
Broking industry reacts to record low cash rate

Broking industry reacts to record low cash rate

by • 2 Oct 2019
The broking industry has reacted to the Reserve Bank’s latest cut to the official cash rate, with stakeholders... READ MORE
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