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SocietyOne prices inaugural ABS

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Sep 2021

The non-bank lender has priced an ABS bond issue worth over $180 million, backed by unsecured personal loans.

Better Business Awards NSW goes virtual!

by Annie Kane • 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... 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.

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

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6 to 10...

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Sep 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 10... READ MORE

Brokers called to ask R U OK?

by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Sep 2021

Brokers have been encouraged to focus on mental health for this year’s R U OK? Day, as concerns have risen through... READ MORE

Ex-Macquarie Capital MD to join Wisr board

by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Sep 2021

The personal lender has revealed it is considering the addition of another board director or two, as it has secured a... READ MORE

RBA declares September cash rate

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Sep 2021

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash decision for September, amid ongoing lockdowns across the country.

AUSTRAC flags broker fraud among banking risks

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Sep 2021

The regulator has warned the banks they have high exposure to criminal activity, while reporting cases of... READ MORE

New FHLDS applications need Notice of Assessment

by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2021

Applications for the government-backed First Home Loan Deposit Scheme now need to have Notice of Assessments to be... READ MORE

Brokers urged to prepare for new laws

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Sep 2021

Brokers have been advised to understand what actions they need to take when the “next wave” of regulatory changes... READ MORE

ScotPac partners with fintech to hasten approvals

by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021

The non-bank lender is to roll out a new data-driven lending platform powered by Trade Ledger, in a bid to accelerate... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30 August...

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Sep 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 3... READ MORE

Breach reporting for credit licensees: Are you ready to dob yourself...

by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021

October 2021 sees the commencement of many new regulatory reforms for Australian credit licence holders. One of the... READ MORE

New non-bank lending group formed following merger

by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2021

Several industry veterans, including former Pepper chief executive Patrick Tuttle, are to head up a newly created... READ MORE

Mutuals escaping ‘vicious cycle’ in merger mania: S&P

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Sep 2021

The rise in consolidation among mutual lenders has reflected changing attitudes from management amid escalated margin... READ MORE

Brokers continue to smash records: MFAA

by Annie Kane • 1 Sep 2021

Mortgage brokers settled nearly $78 billion of home loans in the June quarter, the highest quarterly figure ever... READ MORE

ACT expands SME COVID support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Sep 2021

The ACT COVID-19 Business Support Grants have been increased as the territory faces a lockdown extension.

Liberty Financial raises broker investment as book swells

by Sarah Simpkins • 31 Aug 2021

The ASX-listed group has ramped up investments in broker support staff and technology, as it has seen its loans grow by... READ MORE

Broker flows boost Heartland to $1bn

by Sarah Simpkins • 31 Aug 2021

Heartland’s reverse mortgages loan book has passed $1 billion, with more than half of its business flowing through... READ MORE

CBA appoints non-executive director

by Annie Kane • 31 Aug 2021

The major bank will welcome a new independent non-executive director on 1... READ MORE

Broker, big 4 dynamics shift benefits smaller banks: Auswide

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 Aug 2021

The non-major bank has eyed a turn in the relationship between brokers and the major banks, stating smaller players... READ MORE

Aggregator settlements up 42%

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Aug 2021

Finsure has reported growth in settlements and its loan book for FY21, while its broker numbers have exceeded... READ MORE

Vaccination targets ‘critical’ for economic recovery: NAB CEO

by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2021

National cabinet’s vaccination targets are “critical” to getting the economy back on track, the major bank... READ MORE

Wisr courting brokers on quest to $1bn book

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Aug 2021

The neo-lender has flagged plans to increase its third-party distribution, as it strives to more than double its loan... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23 to 27...

by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Aug 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 27... READ MORE

SMEs need early super, says senator

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Aug 2021

A senator has argued for reopening the superannuation vault for early withdrawals, to help small businesses suffering... READ MORE

6 in 10 haven’t reviewed loan to refinance: Aussie

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021

Despite most borrowers saying they are not confident that they have a good home loan deal, they have not sought to... READ MORE

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