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NAB to close Advantedge business
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced that it will pull its major white label brand from market. READ MORE

Brokers reveal the new standard in broker-lender partnerships
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2025
While pricing and policy are still leading factors when recommending a lender to clients, brokers are increasingly... READ MORE
Big four banks

Banks plot broker bypass to reclaim market share: S&P
by Will Paige • 11 Jun 2025
In a bid to regain ground from brokers and reclaim mortgage market share, banks are investing in their proprietary... READ MORE
Finsure CEO Simon Bednar

Finsure rolls out mental health initiatives for broker network
by Will Paige • 11 Jun 2025
Brokers can speak to a workplace psychology professional and attend webinars on common challenges facing the... READ MORE

Clive Kirkpatrick becomes managing director of new aggregator

by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2025
The new aggregation group has appointed its first managing director as it ramps up for its official launch into... READ MORE
Michael Stephens - Purple Circle

Purple Circle appoints CEO
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The boutique mortgage aggregator has appointed one of its directors to head up the business. READ MORE

Open banking still not widely adopted by brokers: NextGen
by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2025
Open banking tools are being underutilised by brokers, but those who are adopting them are finding significant time... READ MORE
Tim Wells and Nick McGrath

LMG adds Moneytech to lender panel
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The major aggregator has added to its lender panel in response to growing demand for SME finance options. READ MORE
Jon Sutton - ScotPac

ScotPac prices asset-backed securitisation at $250m
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The non-bank lender’s second ABS issuance has drawn a range of investors and will enable it to accelerate its... READ MORE
Suburbs - The Adviser

‘Transition year’ for housing as rate cuts lift market
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The rate easing cycle has so far led to a tempered response from the housing market, but buyer sentiment could shift... READ MORE

Finance leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2025
Several prominent individuals from Australia’s finance sector, including former bank CEO Marnie Baker, have been... READ MORE
Resolve Finance

Resolve Finance secures partnership with Creation Homes
by Will Paige • 9 Jun 2025
The brokerage has revealed a new partnership with construction firm Creation Homes as it targets growth in South-East... READ MORE

Greens name new housing spokesperson
by Ben Squires • 9 Jun 2025
The political party has a new housing spokesperson, replacing Max Chandler-Mather. READ MORE

Judo to evolve broker proposition, expand products
by Annie Kane • 6 Jun 2025
Finance brokers using the SME bank will soon see a new offering, as part of a reboot. READ MORE
Scam

Interest rate cut sparks rise in scam risk, ANZ warns

by Will Paige • 6 Jun 2025
The interest rate easing cycle has led to a heightened risk of scams, according to ANZ. READ MORE
Paul Miron - Msquared

Msquared Capital nails down $150m warehouse facility
by Will Paige • 6 Jun 2025
The new facility will help the company meet rising demand for different lending options. READ MORE

Brokers increasingly delegating and outsourcing loan processing
by Annie Kane • 5 Jun 2025
More than a quarter of brokers now outsource their loan processing, according to a new survey from NextGen. READ MORE
Small business pressure

Cash crunch forcing SMEs to seek funding
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
More small businesses are looking for funding amid growing cost flow pressures, according to Prospa. READ MORE
ASIC

Private lending transparency under scrutiny in ASIC review
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
The finance industry has warned that limited transparency in private lending is damaging confidence in the market and... READ MORE
RedZed and Humbli executives

RedZed launches tech trial targeting responsible lending
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
The specialist lender is piloting a new tech platform that uses AI to support borrowers in fully understanding their... READ MORE

RAMS sued for systemic misconduct in home loans
by Annie Kane • 4 Jun 2025
The Westpac-owned subsidiary has agreed to civil penalty proceedings with the financial services regulator over alleged... READ MORE

Brokers using a smaller pool of lenders
by Annie Kane • 4 Jun 2025
The average number of lenders used by mortgage brokers fell to near-record lows in April 2025, new data from the Broker... READ MORE
Robert Herjavec, Vinay Samuel and Guy Danskine

Will AI diminish brokers’ value?
by Will Paige • 4 Jun 2025
Software industry leaders have outlined how AI will change the day-to-day work of brokers. READ MORE
RBA

RBA signals cautious stance in face of global uncertainty

by Will Paige • 3 Jun 2025
The latest RBA minutes show the central bank is favouring a cautious approach to interest rate policy amid heightened... READ MORE

Finance brokers urged to help SMEs navigate deduction changes

by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2025
Taxpayers will not be able to claim tax deductions for ATO interest charges from next month, with brokers being urged... READ MORE