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GO1.com launches scholarship program for brokers
by Reporter • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2019
Smartphone brand realme will enter the consumer finance market in Australia through Make It Mine. READ MORE
Macquarie and ING

Macquarie, ING among several lenders to cut rates

by Charbel Kadib • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 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 James Mitchell • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Oct 2019
The ABA has supported recommendations for the big four banks to partly fund the financial counselling sector. READ MORE
The Treasury

Final call: Best interests duty submissions due today
by Charbel Kadib • 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 Charbel Kadib • 4 Oct 2019
Non-major lenders have repriced their mortgage products following the Reserve Bank’s latest cut to the cash rate.  READ MORE

RateSetter joins PLAN’s lender panel
by Reporter • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Oct 2019
A real estate agency’s mortgage broking arm has appointed a former banker as its new managing director. READ MORE
Josh Frydenberg

Treasurer blasts big 4 for failing to pass on full cut

by Charbel Kadib • 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 Malavika Santhebennur • 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 Reporter • 3 Oct 2019
The mortgage management firm has announced changes to its organisational structure.  READ MORE
Anna Bligh

ABA pushes ahead with SME advocacy campaign
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Oct 2019
The banking association has continued its work in promoting finance opportunities for small businesses.  READ MORE

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

Broking industry reacts to record low cash rate

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

Bank MD steps down, replacement appointed

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2019
A non-major bank has appointed a new managing director after its current head announced his resignation.  READ MORE

RBA drops cash rate to new low

by Charbel Kadib • 1 Oct 2019
The central bank has cut the official cash rate for the third time in five months.   READ MORE

Home lending activity slows but set to soar
by Charbel Kadib • 1 Oct 2019
Housing growth has “reached its low”, with the interest rate environment and recent regulatory... READ MORE

Mortgage rates to crack 2.5%
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2019
Mortgage rates are set to hit new lows with the RBA expected to cut rates for the third time in a matter of months. READ MORE
Melbourne

AFL final puts brakes on Melbourne auctions
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2019
Auction activity slowed across Melbourne as AFL grand final fever gripped the city but it was the busiest week for... READ MORE

Major bank revises broker remuneration policy
by Charbel Kadib • 30 Sep 2019
A big four bank has announced changes to the way it pays upfront commissions to mortgage brokers.   READ MORE
Janelle Pearce

Westpac launches major new broker education platform
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2019
Westpac Group has launched a major new online learning and business knowledge platform for finance brokers, thought to... READ MORE
Peter White

ABA slammed for appointing CBA CEO to chair
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Sep 2019
Head of the FBAA Peter White has questioned the banking association’s decision to appoint CBA CEO Matt Comyn as... READ MORE