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Wisr records increase in loan originations
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2024
The fintech lender has revealed a “return to growth” in its market update for the quarter ended 30 June...READ MORE
Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Jul 2024
The Adviser is now accepting nominations and submissions for the Women in Finance Awards, to be held in November... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 22–26 July...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE
Finalists chosen for Australian Broking Awards 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Jul 2024
More than 250 finalists will contest for trophies across almost 30 categories at this year’s awards, which is being... READ MORE
New loan volumes increase by 6% YOY
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Jul 2024
A report has revealed an increase in new loans issued over the last 12 months as refinancing volumes continue to... READ MORE
NAB and Plenti turn on PayTo for customers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Jul 2024
Customers will now be able to make real-time payments via the digital payment platform to pay down debts... READ MORE
Brokers crucial in assessing business credit risk
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Jul 2024
As the first credit assessor, finance brokers could play a key role in boosting a business loan application by... READ MORE
Should broker qualifications be rethought?
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
ANALYSIS With the role of a broker having changed drastically since the Cert IV was first brought in, should the... READ MORE
Purple Circle announces broker scholarship winner
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
Following The Adviser New Broker Academy 2024, Purple Circle has revealed the recipient of its scholarship... READ MORE
Connective adds 2 people to its executive team
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
The major aggregator has welcomed a CIO and a CTO to its executive team as it moves to drive technological... READ MORE
Banjo extends tenors to help more SMEs grow
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2024
The SME lender has extended the maximum borrowing tenor for two of its main business loan products to five... READ MORE
Pepper welcomes new leader for asset finance sales
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2024
The non-bank has promoted from within to fill the position of head of sales for asset finance.
READ MOREMoney Quest Group acquires Keylend
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2024
Aggregation and brokerage business Money Quest Group has acquired a large broking business, its sixth acquisition to... READ MORE
Warning issued following CrowdStrike incident
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2024
The fallout from the major global IT issue continues, with banks focusing on restoring systems and consumers and... READ MORE
WCFF announces leadership change and new agreement
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2024
Australia’s largest community for women in commercial finance has flagged major changes.
READ MORERisk of rate hike high after data points to tight labour market
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2024
The labour market continues to be tight, keeping the risk of another rate hike high. However, market pundits are... READ MORE
1 in 2 home owners inclined to stay with eco-friendly lenders: Report
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2024
The majority of borrowers are more likely to remain with their lender if they invest in environmental and social... READ MORE
Financial wellness offering launches for brokers
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2024
A program that helps brokers support their clients by providing financial literacy has been launched by money coaching... READ MORE
ASX-listed aggregator reshuffles broker support team
by Ben Squires • 19 Jul 2024
AFG has bolstered its sales and support teams in key markets across Australia.
READ MOREHot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 15–19 July...
by Annie Kane • 19 Jul 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 19... READ MORE
Former broker permanently banned following fraud convictions
by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2024
ASIC has permanently banned a former Sydney-based mortgage broker following fraud convictions.
READ MORESmaller lenders improving broker turnarounds: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Jul 2024
The time it takes for smaller banks to reach an initial credit decision on broker loans has continued to improve,... READ MORE
Building commencements rising from the doldrums
by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2024
After having hit a record low in September, building commencements are slowly ticking back up again, but brokers are... READ MORE
UNO launches first AI-powered initiative
by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2024
An AI-powered data-matching algorithm has been rolled out by the brokerage to automatically pair and allocate... READ MORE
Prospa shareholders vote in favour of acquisition
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2024
The shareholders of the SME lender have voted in favour of the proposal to be acquired by a consortium led by the... READ MORE
The Word: How do you source new business?
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2024
Getting new business through the door is a key part of growing a business. This month, we... READ MORE
Banjo reports 86% rise in loan rejections YoY
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2024
Loan activity from small businesses “has gone backwards”, with the number of loan applications falling and... READ MORE
Combined auction clearance rate stagnates
by Sebastian Holloman • 17 Jul 2024
Auction volumes and preliminary clearance rates have both fallen compared to the previous week.
READ MOREClient loyalty greater if lenders make positive impact: Brokers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Jul 2024
Brokers have predicted that lenders that make a positive environmental, community, and social impact will attract and... READ MORE
Athena launches new products via broker channel
by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 Jul 2024
A new product suite from the lender to support a diverse range of borrowers has become available through the... READ MORE

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