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Wisr loan book rises 47% over financial year
by • 1 Mar 2022
The non-bank’s figures for the first half of the financial year 2022 mark a continued upwards momentum in both its... READ MORE

AFG broker settlements surge
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Feb 2022
Settlements under the aggregator’s mortgage and commercial brokers had accelerated during the six months to December,... READ MORE

Resimac records mortgages growth despite ‘aggressive’ competition
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Feb 2022
The non-bank lender managed record settlements in home loans during the six months to December, but competitive... READ MORE

Former broker permanently banned from credit industry
by • 28 Feb 2022
The decision will prevent the broker, previously charged over a misleading credit licence application, from engaging in... READ MORE

Assetline Capital joins FAST lending panel
by Reporter • 28 Feb 2022
FAST brokers will now have access to bridging, long-term horizon mortgages and construction loans from the specialist... READ MORE

‘What the hell happened?’: ASIC charge per broker triples
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022
ASIC has been urged to review its industry levy calculation and estimates process, after aggregators have been hit with... READ MORE

MoneyMe gains $25m funding for SocietyOne deal
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022
The non-bank lender has secured $25 million in funding from a private equity group, for the acquisition of digital... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21-25...
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending... READ MORE
Andrew Gooding

MAB recruits ex-Choice, FAST, PLAN marketing head
by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Feb 2022
Mortgage Advice Bureau has named a new executive, as it positions itself for growth in the Australian market. READ MORE

NSW proposed property equity scheme slammed
by Juliet Helmke • 24 Feb 2022
The chief of an industry body has called the scheme a “bitter pill to swallow” and a “slap in the face” for... READ MORE

Victoria launches more COVID business support
by • 24 Feb 2022
The state government has confirmed a new range of upcoming programs to provide support for businesses impacted by the... READ MORE

Last chance to enter Better Business Awards 2022
by Reporter • 23 Feb 2022
The Adviser is urging brokers to nominate themselves or their peers for the awards and ensure they don’t miss out. READ MORE

Brokers to gain SME market share: Judo
by Sarah Simpkins • 23 Feb 2022
The bank has predicted brokers will have a hand in half of all small-business finance within the next few years, as... READ MORE

Latitude records rebound in personal lending
by • 22 Feb 2022
Personal loan volumes surged by more than 40 per cent for the non-bank over 2021, with the lender experiencing an... READ MORE

Economy and broker remuneration top industry’s election concerns
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Feb 2022
The economy is a primary voting consideration for the mortgage lending industry, a new election poll has revealed, with... READ MORE

Brokers ‘want that certainty’: Tight turnarounds drive...
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Feb 2022
Home loan applications and settlements more than doubled at MyState Bank during the last half-year, with brokers... READ MORE

Resolve Finance MD named to FSCP
by • 21 Feb 2022
The firm’s managing director joins 30 other part-time candidates who have been named to the “single disciplinary... READ MORE

Bankwest exits business banking
by Reporter • 18 Feb 2022
The CBA-owned bank will shift to solely operating in retail, with all business customers to be transferred to its... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank takes new approach for loan variations
by • 18 Feb 2022
The non-major bank has adopted an electronic loan variation tool, shifting to an offering provided by NextGen. READ MORE

Prospa originations leap by 75%
by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Feb 2022
The non-bank lender recorded $315.1 million in new loans over the six months to December, up 75 per cent year-on-year. READ MORE

Call for brokers to assess lenders in survey
by Reporter • 17 Feb 2022
The Adviser has launched its annual survey for brokers to assess the performance of Australia’s mortgage lenders,... READ MORE

Finsure confirms deal with foreign exchange fintech
by • 17 Feb 2022
The partnership will introduce a new avenue for the aggregator’s broker network to transfer money overseas. READ MORE

Brighten hires national sales manager
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Feb 2022
The non-bank lender has recruited from La Trobe Financial for its new national sales manager. READ MORE

Prioritise customer outcomes when diversifying, says CAFBA
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Feb 2022
Brokers seeking to diversify should work to secure education, mentor advice and accreditations for the sake of... READ MORE
Damien Muir

Loan Market names WA state director
by • 15 Feb 2022
The aggregator has revealed the Commonwealth Bank third-party banking state head will soon lead its Western Australian... READ MORE