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Steady cash rate driving borrower complacency
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Oct 2021
Analysis by Aussie has shown that many mortgage holders are not interested or do not know if they want to refinance...READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25-29...
by Reporter • 29 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 29... READ MORE
Brokers will dictate future of Choice, FAST, PLAN: White
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Oct 2021
After its management restructure, Loan Market Group will continue to consult with brokers to decide the fate of the... READ MORE
Loan Market Group overhauls Choice, FAST, PLAN leadership
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Oct 2021
PLAN Australia, Choice Aggregation and FAST will now operate under a single management structure, with parent company... READ MORE
Prospa lending surges despite lockdowns
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender recorded $128.5 million in originations during the September quarter, falling from the previous... READ MORE
RedZed added to aggregator panel
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Oct 2021
The self-employed lender has joined AFG’s lender panel, which has followed its expansion into five aggregators’... READ MORE
Viruses and valuations: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the...
by Jeff Zulman • 25 Oct 2021
Look at the trials and tribulations faced by the mortgage broking industry over the last decade. Should we be surprised... READ MORE
YBR Home Loans flags digital pivot, broker expansion
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Oct 2021
The major brokerage has launched a digital mortgage broking business and signalled an expansion of its third-party... READ MORE
‘Perfect storm’ of trouble ahead for SMEs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Oct 2021
An SME lending company has warned that many retail and supplier businesses will be unable to meet pent-up demand... READ MORE
Wisr hits high for new loans
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed personal lender wrote $132 million in new loans during the September quarter, more than double... READ MORE
Prospa squares up against banks, expands SME loan
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has flagged a new “all-in-one” business account to launch next year alongside two loan... READ MORE
Business credit demand bounces back in NSW
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Oct 2021
Data from the initial days of NSW reopening after lockdown has shown a spike in demand across all categories of... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18-22...
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 22... READ MORE
Government moves to make electronic signatures permanent
by Annie Kane • 22 Oct 2021
The federal Treasurer has introduced to Parliament a bill to make permanent the reforms allowing companies to use... READ MORE
Semper hits high in agri transactions
by Reporter • 21 Oct 2021
The business lender has reported a record quarter of agricultural transactions, as drought conditions wind to an end... READ MORE
Non-major bank launches digital signatures
by Annie Kane • 21 Oct 2021
From today, customers of the non-major bank will be able to digitally review and sign home loan contracts and mortgage... READ MORE
Settlement times sliding amid housing supply issues
by Juliet Helmke • 21 Oct 2021
Home buyers might face trouble taking ownership of their new homes before the holiday period, with data from a major... READ MORE
Lender BDM ratings reach new record high: Broker Pulse
by Annie Kane • 20 Oct 2021
Brokers have rated the support offered by lender business development managers at its highest level yet, according to... READ MORE
Comparison site launches in-house broking services
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Oct 2021
A comparison website has planned to build its own mortgage book by hiring brokers internally.
READ MOREZip Business growth squeezed by lockdowns
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Oct 2021
The business lending division of buy now, pay later provider Zip Co saw a dip in transaction volumes during the... READ MORE
Victoria releases outdoor economy package
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Oct 2021
A $54.5 million package has been launched in the state to support businesses setting up for street trading.
READ MOREMoneyMe to launch personal lending broker portal
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has declared that it will roll out a new portal for brokers, promising personal loan approvals in... READ MORE
Brokerages to integrate as one brand
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
Mortgage Choice and Smartline will operate under one brand, effective in 2022, according to the REA Group.
READ MORECOG makes acquisition moves
by Sarah Simpkins • 18 Oct 2021
COG Financial Services has grabbed larger stakes in Westlawn and Platform Finance, with plans to take full ownership... READ MORE
SocietyOne doubles funding, launches secured loan to public
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The personal lender has announced a $200 million warehouse facility, while flagging its intentions to proceed with an... READ MORE
Latitude Financial appoints new CFO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The listed lender has installed a new CFO, effective in 2022 following the current CFO’s decision to retire.
READ MORENon-bank founder-CEO resigns
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
The chief executive of a non-bank personal lender has resigned from the company he founded following nearly eight... READ MORE
Unvaccinated Victorian brokers may risk fines if they work outside of...
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Starting today (15 October), unvaccinated brokers across Victoria could be hit with fines of over $21,000 – or... READ MORE
MoneyQuest’s $1bn broker sells franchise
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2021
The owner of MoneyQuest Wollongong has sold his franchise and will begin a mentoring role with the brokerage in... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15...
by Reporter • 15 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE

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