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NSW broking industry celebrated
by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2019
The leading brokers, business development managers and support staff in NSW have been recognised at the Better Business... READ MORE
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AMP lifts variable mortgage rates
by Charbel Kadib • 8 Mar 2019
Cost pressures have prompted AMP Bank to hike its variable home loan rates for both new and existing customers. READ MORE
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Bank of Sydney to relocate headquarters
by Reporter • 8 Mar 2019
The non-major bank revealed that it is purchasing a building in Sydney’s CBD to relocate its head office. READ MORE
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Recognising leading female brokers
by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2019
As we mark International Women’s Day, the industry is celebrating and recognising the women making waves in the... READ MORE
Mark Jones

SocietyOne’s loan book boosted by broker channel
by Reporter • 8 Mar 2019
The marketplace lender has reported 62 per cent growth in loan originations, increasing its total loan book to $600... READ MORE
Darren Kasehagen

Bank to fuel broker ‘momentum’ with sharp rate cuts
by Charbel Kadib • 7 Mar 2019
A non-major lender has announced mortgage rate cuts of up to 92 basis points for new business, as part of its push for... READ MORE
Susan Mitchell

Cash rate relevance waning: Mortgage Choice
by Reporter • 7 Mar 2019
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions have lost significance amid out-of-cycle interest rate changes from... READ MORE

Lender trials merchant cash advance through brokers
by Annie Kane • 7 Mar 2019
Brokers will soon be able to offer SME clients a merchant cash advance product, as an SME lender looks to expand its... READ MORE

RC offers ‘opportunity’ for brokers to diversify
by Reporter • 7 Mar 2019
Brokers would be prudent to diversify their offering into SME and asset finance following the royal commission, the CEO... READ MORE
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TMB cuts mortgage rates by up to 50bps
by Charbel Kadib • 6 Mar 2019
The mutual bank has announced interest rate reductions of up to 50 basis points on its owner-occupied and investor home... READ MORE

‘Trail commission not dead’: MFAA
by Annie Kane • 6 Mar 2019
The association is continuing to defend trail commissions and is advocating for its survival despite plans to ban the... READ MORE
Steve Mixter

Former Latitude exec joins non-bank lender
by Reporter • 6 Mar 2019
A non-bank lender has announced appointing a former executive from Latitude Financial Services to its leadership team. READ MORE
RBA

RBA announces cash rate decision - Mar 2019
by Charbel Kadib • 5 Mar 2019
The RBA has revealed its cash rate verdict for March, following its monthly monetary policy board meeting. READ MORE
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Shareholders approve bank-aggregator rebrand
by Charbel Kadib • 5 Mar 2019
Goldfields Money shareholders have supported a motion to change the group's name as part of its move to re-position... READ MORE

Moula commits $250m in loans, updates terms
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019
The fintech lender has announced its commitment to distributing an additional $250 million in business loans over the... READ MORE
Thinktank

Commercial property lender expands sales team
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019
Think Tank Group has announced two new appointments to support national expansion. READ MORE
Loan Market

Loan Market launches high-street shop front
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019
The broking franchise has announced the opening of a multifaceted retail space designed to enhance the customer... READ MORE
Sam White

Legislators urged to put broker uncertainty to bed
by Charbel Kadib • 4 Mar 2019
The executive chairman of Loan Market, Sam White, has stressed the need for a permanent policy solution for the broking... READ MORE
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Brokerage commits 20% of commissions to homelessness
by Ezekiel MacNevin • 4 Mar 2019
A new online brokerage will donate a percentage of its commissions to help fight homelessness. READ MORE
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Wisr books 441% growth in loan originations
by Reporter • 4 Mar 2019
The peer-to-peer lender has reported a 441 per cent surge in loan originations in the first half of the 2019 financial... READ MORE
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Resimac drops three construction loans, updates policy
by Ezekiel MacNevin • 4 Mar 2019
The non-bank lender has announced the removal of three construction loan products, as well as changes to application... READ MORE
Better Business Awards 2019

Leading Victorian brokers crowned
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2019
The leading brokers, business development managers and support staff in Victoria have been recognised at the Better... READ MORE
Kim Cannon

Firstmac one step closer to acquisition
by Charbel Kadib • 1 Mar 2019
The non-bank lender has received preliminary approval for its acquisition of a Queensland-based credit union. READ MORE
Nathan Walsh

Athena receives $250m in mortgage applications

by Ezekiel MacNevin • 1 Mar 2019
Athena Home Loans has announced receiving $250 million in home loan applications within four days of launching into the... READ MORE

Mortgage broking at ‘a juncture in its history’: ASIC
by Annie Kane • 28 Feb 2019
In an update on the regulator’s work on mortgages, ASIC’s executive director for financial services has said that... READ MORE