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Climate change threatens property values: RBA
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Sep 2021
A number of regions could see a material decline in housing prices due to physical risk from climate change, according... READ MORE

Prospa acquires brokerage
by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021
The SME lender has acquired a commercial finance brokerage and welcomed its director to the team as northern regional... READ MORE

Stamp duty, supply blocking housing affordability: REA
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Sep 2021
Reforming stamp duty, increasing housing supply and further extending home-buyer assistance would help housing... READ MORE

First home buyers flee big cities
by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021
Analysis of broker-originated loans has shown that their first home buyer clients are increasingly looking outside of... READ MORE

Prioritise lending standards over turnarounds: ANZ CEO
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Sep 2021
The big four boss has declared that banks should now be conducting more strenuous checks on loan applications, even if... READ MORE

Bridging loan demand booms as house prices skyrocket
by Annie Kane • 20 Sep 2021
Broker-founded lender TechLend has received $100 million in bridging loan applications in two months, fuelled by... READ MORE

Assistant Minister for Women shares tips for women in finance
by Annie Kane • 17 Sep 2021
Senator Amanda Stoker, the Assistant Minister for Women, has shared her top tips for increasing the profile of women in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13-17...
by Reporter • 17 Sep 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Major bank apologises for ‘unacceptable’ CCI conduct
by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2021
A big four bank has apologised to customers affected by “unacceptable” conduct in former CCI sales, which are now... READ MORE

Non-bank turnarounds starting to slow
by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2021
While time to initial credit decision has held firm at an average of eight days, non-bank turnarounds have slowed,... READ MORE

3 in 10 small businesses ponder quitting: Judo
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2021
New research has revealed that many small businesses are thinking of quitting altogether due to the impact of... READ MORE

Ex-finance broker sentenced on loan fraud
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2021
A former broker has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and giving false information. READ MORE

Major bank expands SME offering

by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2021
SMEs can borrow up to $2 million over 30 years as part of a new offering from a big four bank. READ MORE

Dwelling price rise strongest on record: ABS
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021
Both residential property prices and the total value of residential dwellings recorded the largest quarterly rise on... READ MORE

Tasmanian SME COVID support extended
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021
The existing business support package has been increased in Tasmania to $70 million for operators impacted by border... READ MORE

Momentum launches new cyber-security podcast
by reporter • 14 Sep 2021
Momentum Media has launched the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, providing market updates, intelligence and insights on... READ MORE

Former ASIC chairman joins aggregator board
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2021
Greg Medcraft, a former chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, is to join the board of a... READ MORE

New SME COVID package launched in SA
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Sep 2021
A COVID-19 support package has been announced for South Australian SMEs in the tourism and hospitality sectors amid... READ MORE

Aggregator coaches set up brokerage
by reporter • 14 Sep 2021
Two Loan Market coaches have stepped out of their head office roles to open their own broking office in Queensland. READ MORE

SocietyOne prices inaugural ABS
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2021
The non-bank lender has priced an ABS bond issue worth over $180 million, backed by unsecured personal loans. READ MORE

Better Business Awards NSW goes virtual!
by reporter • 13 Sep 2021
The leading members of the broking industry in NSW and ACT will be unveiled on 29 September, as the Better Business... READ MORE

Brokers face prolonged vehicle supply issues, say lenders
by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Sep 2021
Finance brokers have been told to watch out for heightened vehicle demand and inflated prices in the 12 months ahead. READ MORE

Prospa prices 1st ABS
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Sep 2021
The SME lender has priced its first public ABS of $200 million, which was supported by small-business loans. READ MORE

Bluestone drops rates, fees, launches new offset feature
by Annie Kane • 13 Sep 2021
Rates, fees, and loadings will be dropped across a range of Bluestone products this Friday, and a new offset feature... READ MORE

Brokers urged to prioritise cyber security
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Sep 2021
Brokers have been increasingly targeted by cyber criminals and should be prioritising cyber security to protect their... READ MORE