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Westpac

Westpac revises credit policy
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2019
The major bank has made changes to its consumer credit policy, which will come into effect this weekend. READ MORE

Goals, attitude and discipline ‘key’ to withstanding tough times
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2019
Setting goals, thinking positively and being disciplined are key to achieving and sustaining business success,... READ MORE
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Newly licensed bank affirms commitment to broker channel

by Charbel Kadib • 24 Apr 2019
A challenger bank has been granted a full banking licence by the prudential regulator, which it has said would bolster... READ MORE

Common sense ‘missing’ in loan application scrutiny
by Tas Bindi • 24 Apr 2019
Overbearing and persnickety reviews of loan applications have, at times, been “contrary to the spirit of the royal... READ MORE
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Coalition commits $100m to new SME fund
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2019
The Morrison government has committed to establishing an SME growth fund, designed to provide “high growth... READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand slips ahead of rate cuts
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2019
Borrower demand for fixed rate home loans dropped in March, but rate cuts announced over the past few weeks could... READ MORE
Glenn Gibson

Remuneration changes won’t spark broker exodus
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
The head of third party at a non-major lender is confident that potential remuneration changes won’t push brokers out... READ MORE
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Virgin Money announces rate cuts

by Charbel Kadib • 23 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has decreased its fixed mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points. READ MORE

Former ANZ director appointed CEO of SME lender

by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
FE Investments Group has named a former director at ANZ Bank as its new chief executive. READ MORE
Thinktank

Labor urged to be ‘careful’ with LRBA changes
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
The possibility of a Labor government banning LRBAs could be a cause for concern for commercial property lenders like... READ MORE
Sam White

ALP showing ‘willingness’ to discuss commissions
by Charbel Kadib • 18 Apr 2019
The federal Labor opposition’s position on broker remuneration is not “fixed” but it is yet to be sold on... READ MORE
Peter White FBAA

FBAA director to lead broker federation as chair
by Tas Bindi • 18 Apr 2019
The head of the FBAA has been elected as the chair of a recently established cross-border organisation aimed at... READ MORE

SME lender officially launches equipment finance loan
by Annie Kane • 18 Apr 2019
OnDeck has officially launched its new equipment finance loan for small businesses, as it urges brokers to help small... READ MORE

Brokers rate non-major as the best performing bank
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2019
Brokers have rated a non-major bank as the top performing ADI in the mortgage broker market, ahead of the big four,... READ MORE

Bank CEO backs deferred upfront model
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2019
The CEO of a non-major bank has said that any changes to broker remuneration need to consider the “sustainability”... READ MORE
Melissa Christy

Challenger bank unfazed by broker uncertainty
by Charbel Kadib • 17 Apr 2019
A neobank plans to “forge ahead” with its broker strategy and expand its distribution network despite continued... READ MORE

Banks urged to cut interest rates
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2019
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has welcomed moves by several major banks to reduce fixed interest rates,... READ MORE
Aussie

Refinancers saving thousands on mortgage repayments
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2019
Borrowers who have opted to refinance are saving an average of 66 basis points on their home loan interest rate,... READ MORE

Brokers helping SME clients a ‘win-win’
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2019
The CEO of SME lender OnDeck has encouraged brokers to embrace fintechs and diversify into SME lending, as new research... READ MORE

Brokers will be ‘critical strategic partner’ for new bank
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2019
SME lender Judo Capital has said that brokers will continue to be a “critical strategic partner” once it officially... READ MORE

Submissions open for Australian Broking Awards 2019
by The Adviser • 16 Apr 2019
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Australian Broking Awards, the prestigious annual event that highlights the... READ MORE
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Mortgage brokers urged to ride the ‘energy wave’
by Reporter • 16 Apr 2019
There is an “enormous opportunity” for mortgage brokers to expand into the energy sector, according to an asset... READ MORE
Robert Bell

Neo-lender banks on brokers with new partnership
by Charbel Kadib • 15 Apr 2019
A new entrant in the lending space has partnered with a mortgage aggregator to secure a national distribution network... READ MORE

APRA to take on new responsibilities
by Eliot Hastie • 15 Apr 2019
APRA is ready to take on new responsibilities and adopt a broader focus in their activities, according to an... READ MORE
YBR

YBR makes progress on $300m securitisation initiative
by Charbel Kadib • 15 Apr 2019
The third-party mortgage and advice business is one step closer to securing a $300 million RMBS warehouse facility... READ MORE