Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

Victorian and Tasmanian brokers celebrated at BBAs

by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021

The leading brokers in Victoria and Tasmania have been named at The Adviser’s Better Business Business Awards in... READ MORE

NAB targeting ‘consistency’ in turnarounds and decisioning

by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021

The major bank’s new executive for broker distribution says the bank is focused on making turnarounds and decisioning... READ MORE

Choice adds Judo to lending panel

by Sarah Simpkins • 15 Jul 2021

Judo Bank has joined the lender panel of Choice Aggregation Services, with the move reportedly expanding its reach to... READ MORE

Techlend launches BNPL bridging home loans

TechLend launches new 'BNPL' bridging loans

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jul 2021

A broker and an ex-lender strategy head have teamed up to launch a digital non-bank, rolling out an interest-free... READ MORE

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2021

by reporter • 14 Jul 2021

More than 200 women from across the financial services industry are in the running for the Women in Finance Awards... READ MORE

Plenti upsizes automotive facility to $450m

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jul 2021

The fintech lender has increased the capacity of its automotive loan warehouse facility by $100 million amid loan... READ MORE

NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jul 2021

The NSW and federal governments have launched expanded support for businesses and workers affected by extended... READ MORE

Volt acquires non-bank lender

by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2021

Volt Bank has fully acquired non-bank fintech Australian Mortgage, as it moves to deliver a digital mortgage solution... READ MORE

CHL Elevate reports 224% spike in loan volumes

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jul 2021

Connective Elevate home loan application volumes have increased by more than 220 per cent since replacing another... READ MORE

Nectar teams with credit repair agency

by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Jul 2021

Franchise brokerage Nectar Mortgages has partnered with credit repair agency Clear Credit Solutions, as the pair has... READ MORE

Banjo launches bridging finance offering

by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2021

The SME lender has launched a new bridging finance product to help businesses grow “uninterrupted” by delays. READ MORE

BMM tweaks SMSF rates, LVR and limits

by reporter • 12 Jul 2021

Better Mortgage Management has increased limits and loan-to-value ratios, and dropped rates, on some of its SMSF loan... READ MORE

OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Jul 2021

The SME lender has seen a 175 per cent rise in the number of broker-originated loans in the first half of 2021,... READ MORE

AFG brokers lodged $81bn in FY21

by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2021

Brokers aggregating under AFG lodged more than $81 billion in home loans over FY21, after closing the year with a... READ MORE

MyState names marketing, comms manager

by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Jul 2021

MyState Bank has appointed a new marketing manager to oversee broker communications. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5 to 9 July

by Reporter • 9 Jul 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 9... READ MORE

Banks explain lagged turnarounds to Parliament

Banks explain lagging turnarounds to Parliament

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Jul 2021

Big four and non-major banks have given their reasons for delayed turnarounds for the broker channel, which vary from... READ MORE

Resimac Asset Finance acquires stake in commercial finance company

by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2021

The asset finance division of the non-bank lender is acquiring a stake in Sonder Equipment Finance in a bid to boost... READ MORE

Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2021

by reporter • 8 Jul 2021

The Adviser’s free-to-attend event for new and prospective mortgage brokers has opened for registrations. READ MORE

Assetline opens Melbourne office, hires state head

by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2021

The short-term secured asset lender has opened a new office in South Yarra and hired a new director to continue the... READ MORE

Loan fraud is greatest AML/CTF risk to non-banks: AUSTRAC

by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2021

Loan application and identity fraud are the main threats to non-banks, the government agency has concluded, noting the... READ MORE

Associations announce changes to national award ceremonies

by reporter • 7 Jul 2021

The FBAA has postponed its national conference and awards to November, while the MFAA has moved its national awards... READ MORE

LoanU appoints BDM for broker relationships

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Jul 2021

Specialist lender LoanU has named a new business development manager responsible for acquiring and maintaining broker... READ MORE

Debt management ACL regime begins

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jul 2021

ASIC has warned debt management firms, who are now require to hold an ACL, that it is closely monitoring compliance... READ MORE

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