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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

NSW mortgage volumes hit record levels
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2022
A competitive refinance market and heightened sales saw the state record its strongest year, final quarter and December... READ MORE

Tasmania reveals how state-backed loans tracked
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2022
The Tasmanian government has tracked activity from the No Interest Loan Scheme Tasmania (NILS), after the state... READ MORE

Ex-broker pleads guilty to false statement
by • 14 Feb 2022
A former NSW mortgage broker faces up to 12 months imprisonment after conceding they filed a false statement to ASIC in... READ MORE

ALI Group balloons national BDM presence
by • 14 Feb 2022
The mortgage protection provider has expanded its business development team across the country, with seven new... READ MORE

ANZ streamlines SME refinancing process
by • 11 Feb 2022
The changes aim to accelerate the refinancing process to a point that, ANZ claims, could see approvals within days. READ MORE

Tasmania extends COVID-19 business assistance
by • 10 Feb 2022
The state has confirmed a second round for its business support program, with applications opening later this month. READ MORE

Brokerage launches digital SMSF lending platform
by • 10 Feb 2022
Blue Crane Capital has said the online offering comes after a recent surge of popularity within the sector. READ MORE

Non-bank named Melbourne Rebels’ major partner
by • 10 Feb 2022
The deal will see Ebury feature on the Melbourne Rebels rugby jerseys during the Super Rugby Pacific competition for... READ MORE

Tasmania launches support for customers of failed builders
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Feb 2022
The Tasmanian state government has kicked off a financial assistance package for around 50 property buyers left in... READ MORE
Erin Manhood

PCF welcomes new state director for SA/NT
by • 8 Feb 2022
Erin Manhood, a former Prospa regional manager, has joined the Loan Market Group aggregators in a newly created role... READ MORE

Why education is key in broker-accountant partnership
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Feb 2022
An accounting and adviser practice has outlined how its accountants and brokers educate each other in their respective... READ MORE

Rising broker numbers boost REA settlements, revenue
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Feb 2022
The recruitment of more brokers to Mortgage Choice and a surging housing market have contributed to a jump in revenue... READ MORE

Judo Bank co-founder appointed to Octet board
by • 7 Feb 2022
The appointment comes as the tech provider prepares for its “next phase of growth”. READ MORE
Peta Siebert

Former Lendi state manager joins Coronis
by • 4 Feb 2022
The property business’ chief executive has said this latest addition will help grow its mortgage and finance... READ MORE

6 questions to ask your social media marketing agency
by Sarah Barnett • 3 Feb 2022
Not all marketing agencies are created equal. Sarah Barnett provides six questions you can ask the agency before you... READ MORE