aggregators
MKM launches digital loan application tools
by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Aug 2021
Non-bank lender MKM has teamed with technology provider NextGen.Net to revamp its electronic lodgement and loan...READ MORE
GetCapital launches broker platform
by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Aug 2021
The business lender has rolled out a new broker platform, as it has boosted investment in its technology... READ MORE
Connective launches trail book marketplace
by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021
The aggregation group has announced a new arrangement with a specialist trail book firm to facilitate the purchase and... READ MORE
Banks accused of bias against BNPL in lending process
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
An executive from buy now, pay later provider Zip has echoed reports from brokers around how banks treat home loan... READ MORE
Expect Olympics-fuelled growth in Qld, says broker
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
South-East Queensland can expect a spike in residential and commercial lending volumes off the back of Brisbane... READ MORE
ASIC levy reflects ramped up enforcement: FBAA
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
ASIC’s raised industry funding levies reflect higher enforcement against brokers and could add to other increasing... READ MORE
48% of home loan applicants frustrated by paperwork
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
The majority of Australian borrowers think applying for a home loan is a tedious process, with a new survey finding... READ MORE
Brokers must vaccinate: FBAA
by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged brokers to get vaccinated, in the interests of protecting the... READ MORE
AFG-Connective merger unlikely to complete
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The aggregator has flagged that delays from the courts in delivering a judgement on its proposed merger with Connective... READ MORE
Domain Home Loans names CEO
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
A former BrickX boss and Deloitte partner has taken the reins at Domain’s mortgage broking arm.
READ MOREFinspo nabs Credo
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Jul 2021
A digital mortgage broker run by former big four executives has acquired Melbourne brokerage... 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 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
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
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
Government adds 30k spots to home loan schemes
by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jul 2021
The government has expanded the number of places available under its housing support programs by 30,000.
READ MOREConnective posts 88% growth in home loans division
by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jul 2021
Connective Home Loans has recorded a surge in the value of its applications while managing to grow by 88 per... READ MORE
Brokers to ramp up home loan dominance: Lendi, Athena
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Jun 2021
The chiefs of Lendi and Athena have outlined their expectations for the sector, predicting a growing broker market... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual targets brokers in digital bank launch
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Jun 2021
Hiver, a new digital bank to be launched under Teachers Mutual, is exploring a deal with an unnamed aggregator in the... READ MORE
Brokerage head calls out ‘unacceptable’ turnaround delays
by Annie Kane • 16 Jun 2021
It is “unacceptable” that turnaround times in branches can be measured in hours yet brokers are “waiting... READ MORE
Lendi lays out post-merger strategy
by Sarah Simpkins • 15 Jun 2021
Having wrapped its first month post-merger with Aussie, Lendi’s chief has given some insight into the company’s... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice shareholders vote in favour of REA takeover
by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2021
The shareholders of the major brokerage have voted in favour of REA’s proposed acquisition of the company.
READ MOREAFG partners with youth homelessness charity
by Malavika Santhebennur • 9 Jun 2021
The aggregator has announced a sponsorship agreement to become the principal partner of a charitable organisation that... READ MORE
Loan Market welcomes new business success manager
by reporter • 9 Jun 2021
The aggregation group has announced that it has appointed former Mortgage Choice franchise business manager Ali Hill... READ MORE
Former mortgage brokerage convicted, fined
by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Jun 2021
Former Melbourne brokerage Advanced Choice Finance has been convicted and fined for knowingly making a false statement... READ MORE
Loan Market hires internal outsource team
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jun 2021
The major brokerage has launched a team of 90 support staff based in the Philippines to assist its brokers with their... READ MORE
AFG to invest $15m in neobank
by Annie Kane • 2 Jun 2021
The aggregation group has agreed to invest $15 million in a neobank, leveraging its banking as a service offering and... READ MORE
AFG welcomes non-bank lender to panel
by Annie Kane • 2 Jun 2021
The aggregation company has welcomed a non-bank lender to its lender panel.
READ MORETurnaround issue compounded by metric confusion: Connective CEO
by Annie Kane • 1 Jun 2021
While welcoming that more lenders are proactively publishing their turnaround time data, Connective CEO Glenn Lees has... READ MORE