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Non-bank lender CDR insertion ‘supercharges’ the platform
by Fabian Cotter • 2 Dec 2022
Borrowers and brokers are set to get even greater ‘open banking’ loan choice after Treasury’s decision to bring... READ MORE

Talk rate costs in ‘dollar terms’ to borrowers, brokers advised
by Fabian Cotter • 30 Nov 2022
Get ‘on the front foot’ now with fixed-rate customers about to feel the financial impact of rate hikes, brokerage... READ MORE

Refinancing ‘surge’ on 37%+ of all home loans: Equifax
by Fabian Cotter • 30 Nov 2022
There’s been a steady increase in home loan refinancing since April 2022 and the trend is expected to continue, the... READ MORE

AFG champions broker market share at FY22 AGM
by Fabian Cotter • 28 Nov 2022
The aggregator has highlighted how brokers are helping to deliver good consumer outcomes for borrowers in Australia,... READ MORE

NAB confirms 50m+ monthly cyber attacks, warns brokers
by Fabian Cotter • 25 Nov 2022
Incessant cyber attacks per month have prompted NAB chief executive, Ross McEwan, to issue mortgage brokers... READ MORE

Confidence driving SME commercial-lending demand: ABA
by Fabian Cotter • 25 Nov 2022
Strikingly positive data shows solid SME lending growth, despite ‘challenging’ economic conditions, the ABA has... READ MORE

Growing SME debt finance puts brokers in focus, says Scotpac
by Fabian Cotter • 24 Nov 2022
Brokers are playing an increasingly key part in helping SMEs get crucial debt help fast – and much more, non-bank... READ MORE

Broker channel pivotal in AMP-Bricklet FHB deal

by Fabian Cotter • 23 Nov 2022
A new shared-equity partnership to give select first-home buyers a boost over deposit hurdles has been launched. READ MORE

Aussie holiday plans scuttled as rates’ reality kicks in
by Fabian Cotter • 22 Nov 2022
Increasingly ditched end-of-year holiday plans are putting mortgage refinancing in focus, latest Aussie Home Loans... READ MORE

Broking embraces government franchising transparency push
by Fabian Cotter • 21 Nov 2022
Both peak bodies for the national mortgage broking industry welcome recent franchising transparency requirements, they... READ MORE

Commercial lending ‘remains healthy’: Report
by Fabian Cotter • 21 Nov 2022
Lender interest in Australian commercial real estate continues to be high, a new survey has revealed. READ MORE

Broker channel ‘important part’ of Heritage-PCCU future
by Fabian Cotter • 18 Nov 2022
Aggregators and brokers are still key to the Heritage Bank-People’s Choice Credit Union merger, the mutuals have... READ MORE

Interstate commercial lending alliance launched
by Fabian Cotter • 17 Nov 2022
EXCLUSIVE Sydney’s Marketplace Finance and Victoria’s My Local Broker have joined forces to bolster MLB broker... READ MORE

RedZed fulfills 3rd RMBS issuance: $500m
by Fabian Cotter • 15 Nov 2022
Self-employed specialist broker RedZed has notched up its third successful RMBS pricing for 2022, the company has... READ MORE

‘Factor in’ property tax repayments, MFAA warns brokers
by Fabian Cotter • 14 Nov 2022
“Proactively” bring NSW stamp duty changes to clients’ attention but no tax advice, the MFAA has reminded. READ MORE

The Word: How did you choose your mentor?
by Reporter • 10 Nov 2022
While it’s a two-year industry requirement for new brokers to join a mentorship program, finding the right mentor is... READ MORE

As home loans fall, NAB eyes business lending ‘homeland’
by Fabian Cotter • 10 Nov 2022
The Australian home lending system “will probably drop” to 2.5–3 per cent growth in 2023, NAB has forecasted. READ MORE

The Block dramas ‘a sign of the times’, presenter says
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Nov 2022
Auction insights, record bids, and houses “passed in” — this season’s The Block had it all and then some. READ MORE

Westpac records loan speed improvement
by Fabian Cotter • 8 Nov 2022
Annual mortgage growth was aided by faster loan speed, Westpac has explained. READ MORE

Rate increases’ ‘full impact’ will be felt mid-2023: HIA
by Fabian Cotter • 7 Nov 2022
The RBA’s cash-rate tightening is weighing heavily on demand for housing, with full impact only late next year. READ MORE

Fringe lending practices in ASIC’s sights
by Fabian Cotter • 4 Nov 2022
Mortgage stress could lead consumers to seek out fringe lending practices, now a particular area of ASIC’s focus. READ MORE

Black economy targeted in ABN tax reform
by Fabian Cotter • 3 Nov 2022
Proposed annual ABN changes enmeshed in tax compliance are “fair and reasonable”, the FBAA has acknowledged. READ MORE

RBA calls 2.85% November cash rate
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Mortgage holders brace for further repayment pain as the November cash rate has jumped to 2.85 per cent. READ MORE

Cash rate to surpass 4% in next year: survey
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Cash rate increases will impact consumer spending habits more than mortgage repayments and property costs, Joust has... READ MORE

Staying calm amidst the chaos
by Nick Young • 31 Oct 2022
How to maintain optimal performance and why ‘crazy busy’ doesn’t cut it. READ MORE