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Robert Perks

Broker urges banks to accept APRA reforms
by • 27 Jun 2019
A Perth-based mortgage broker has called on banks to green-light the prudential regulator’s proposed reforms to...READ MORE
Choice Aggregation

P2P lender expands presence in third-party space

by • 27 Jun 2019

A non-bank credit provider has been added to another aggregator’s panel of lenders.

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Suncorp

Suncorp warns of ‘administrative error’
by • 27 Jun 2019
Following an “administrative error” in which Suncorp failed to remind mortgagors of their home insurance... READ MORE

Brokers rate the non-major banks
by • 26 Jun 2019
The third-party channel believes non-major banks are performing more strongly than major banks and non-banks, according... READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac introduces changes to lending policy
by • 26 Jun 2019

The major bank has joined NAB in updating its lending policy in line with revisions to the banking code.

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AFG

AFG appoints new national sales manager
by • 26 Jun 2019
The mortgage aggregator has promoted one of its business relationships managers to the role of national sales manager... READ MORE
Rick Roache

New entrant to 'explore' third-party 'opportunities'
by • 26 Jun 2019
A global non-bank lender has entered the Australian credit space and is considering its options in the third-party... READ MORE
Moody's

Credit resurgence could have ‘undesirable’ impact
by • 25 Jun 2019
The fall in interest rates and an easing of lending standards will “breathe life” into the property market, but not... READ MORE

Top tips for writing asset finance before EOFY
by • 25 Jun 2019
As the end of financial year fast approaches, several leading players in the asset finance space have outlined their... READ MORE
St. George Bank

FHBs ‘overwhelmed’ by mortgage process
by • 25 Jun 2019
The rigours of the home loan application process have been described as “stressful” and “overwhelming” by 93... READ MORE
Car dealership

Brokers urged to embrace car finance space
by • 25 Jun 2019
An aggregator has called on brokers to capitalise on the growing demand for broking services in the car financing... READ MORE
APRA

Analysis uncovers ‘surprising’ spike in high-LVR lending
by • 24 Jun 2019
The share of new loans approved with an LVR greater than 80 per cent has increased, despite continued tightening in... READ MORE

Banks charged $1.17bn in home loan fees
by • 24 Jun 2019
More than a quarter of the $4.19 billion dollars of bank fees charged to customers last year were related to home... READ MORE

P2P lender drops car loan rates
by • 24 Jun 2019
Peer-to-peer lender RateSetter has announced that it has dropped rates on new car loans by 85 basis points, following... READ MORE
Loan Market

Brokerage to extend reach in Sydney market

by • 24 Jun 2019
A brokerage based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has announced its expansion into greater Sydney with the help of a real... READ MORE

Banks to begin rolling out financial abuse requirements
by • 21 Jun 2019
Several banks have begun advising brokers of impending updates that will require the industry to look out for financial... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2019

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance 2019
by • 21 Jun 2019
The Adviser, together with principal partner AMP Bank, is proud to announce this year’s finalists for the 2019 Women... READ MORE

Broker rating site removes pre-generated broker profiles
by • 21 Jun 2019
The founder of broker rating website Brokermatch has said that it will be removing all the “placeholder” profiles... READ MORE
Stephen Jermyn

Mortgage Choice director retires
by • 21 Jun 2019

The broking franchise has announced the retirement of a long-serving board director.

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Mike Felton

Broker market share hits new record-high
by Charbel Kadib • 20 Jun 2019

The broker channel has hit new heights, recording its highest ever share of the home loan market. 

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APRA

Proprietary channel conceded territory to brokers
by • 20 Jun 2019
The share of new home loans originated by the third-party channel has spiked against a backdrop of a 16.4 per cent fall... READ MORE
Guilherme Lima

Westpac appoints new CEO of business division
by • 20 Jun 2019

The major bank has appointed a CEO to head-up its new business division.

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Royal commission reinforced what GFC exposed: Laker
by • 20 Jun 2019
A decade later, the royal commission came to the same conclusion that was reached during the GFC about the impact of... READ MORE

Loan management platform launches $1m equity raise

by • 20 Jun 2019
Loan management platform Credi has opened a $1 million equity crowdfund on Equitise in a bid to enable everyday... READ MORE

New broker rating site to launch
by • 19 Jun 2019
Brokers are being called on to review and verify their online profiles on a new website that is set to launch, which... READ MORE

Major brokerage allows brokers to retain personal brand
by • 19 Jun 2019
Loan Market has launched a new scheme that will enable “quality businesses with scale” to join the brokerage while... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC approves rules to extend AFCA’s reach
by • 19 Jun 2019

New legacy rules, designed to expand AFCA’s jurisdiction, have been approved by the corporate regulator.

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ME Bank

ME slashes rates by up to 31bps
by • 19 Jun 2019
The non-major has repriced its owner-occupied and investment home loan offerings, with one product priced with the... READ MORE

More details emerge behind HashChing exodus
by Annie Kane • 18 Jun 2019
As mortgage marketplace HashChing goes through a seismic change and looks to branch into new areas of focus, more... READ MORE
Gateway Bank

Gateway Bank cuts mortgage rates
by • 18 Jun 2019
Gateway has cut rates across all of its variable owner-occupied and investment home loans, which will apply to both new... READ MORE
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