Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

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 Reporter • 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. READ MORE

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 reporter • 31 Aug 2021

The major bank will welcome a new independent non-executive director on 1 September. 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 2,000. READ MORE

Vaccination targets ‘critical’ for economic recovery: NAB CEO

by reporter • 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 Reporter • 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

Property valuations up by 23%: CoreLogic

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021

CoreLogic has reportedly seen a jump in valuations ordered in the last year to June, partly driven by the digitisation... READ MORE

Pepper reveals record mortgage originations

by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2021

Strong broker activity has helped deliver a 33 per cent rise in home loan originations, particularly from self-employed... READ MORE

Regional Vic, WA SMEs given COVID support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Aug 2021

A cash grants package has been announced for businesses in regional Victoria, while a targeted package has been... READ MORE

RedZed reaches $5bn in originations

by Reporter • 25 Aug 2021

Specialist lender RedZed Lending Solutions has reached a milestone for the company, originating $5 billion in loans. READ MORE

Richard Pusey banned for 10 years

by Reporter • 24 Aug 2021

The former mortgage broker has been banned from engaging in credit activities and financial services. READ MORE

Government unveils draft reforms for unfair contract terms

by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Aug 2021

The government has released a draft bill aiming to combat unfair contract terms, with proposed changes including the... READ MORE

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