- + Embedded buys intellectual property of defunct Volt Bank—Plan is to offer high-tech, high-touch premium banking services
- + COBA endorses report calling for fairer regulation—Regulatory burden is a disproportionate threat to customer-owned banks, says COBA CEO
- + Consumer confidence up slightly – report—Boost in confidence attributed to improved perspectives on personal finances
- + Mortgage Choice appoints state manager for Victoria and Tasmania—He was head of broker growth prior to his latest addition
- + ING wants more ‘scambassadors’—Bank commits to providing tools needed to protect Australians against scams
- + Over 4 in 10 managers hope AI can replace their teams—New survey confirms employees' job insecurity fears amid AI integration
- + Housing shortage may hinder Australia’s economic growth – NAB chief—But bank executive maintains positive outlook on the country's long-term prospects
- + APRA reveals plans for first system-wide stress test—Move towards a system-wide stress test reflects a global trend towards understanding and managing systemic risks
- + Mortgage stress soars to new high—Levels of mortgage stress expected to climb further if inflation and interest rates rise again
- + Employees work more for less as businesses struggle – report—Small businesses are hard hit, with minimal employee growth compared to larger businesses
- + AFG offers tips on how brokerages can grow—Leading brokers share tried and tested growth strategies
- + CommBank shakes up leadership with new promotion—Group head of strategy assumes new role
- + BNK buys $80 million residential mortgage portfolio—The portfolio of high-margin residential mortgages comes from a warehouse financed by Goldman Sachs
- + MPA’s ninth annual brokerage ranking closes next week—Don't miss the chance to be recognised among the top brokerages of 2024
- + APRA stresses proportionality in financial sector oversight—APRA executive talks about ensuring the banking sector’s adaptability while trying to ease regulatory burden
- + Suncorp Bank and OzHarvest mark one year of partnership—Launch of the Food Savings Challenge among the highlights of the collaboration
- + Planning, preparation pays off for Mortgage Choice broker—Franchise owner makes successful transition from banking role
- + Pepper Money outlines commercial real estate opportunity—Webinar explains how brokers can get involved
- + ANZ in $1.1bn renewable energy financing deal—Deal marks second collaboration between bank and renewable energy firm
- + ASIC warns of imposter website scams—Scammers are falsely associating themselves with legitimate companies
- + CBA aims to hit milestone for medical research—Bank aims to raise a total of $20 million during its partnership with Tour de Cure
- + Elijah and Lucas Barrett simplify the broking process—Mortgage Choice franchisees create an easier way to run a brokerage
- + RLC urges retirement communities’ inclusion in housing accord—Retirement communities key to meeting Australia's housing targets, it says
- + Renters and buyers prioritise energy-efficient homes—Boosting efficiency seen as a means to lower ongoing energy expenses
- + Australia’s urban density rise boosts housing affordability – report—Government urged to ensure land-use policies meet housing needs
- + RBA set to unveil latest research at COSBOA summit—The summit will also feature a political panel session and another on digitisation for small businesses
- + Broker collaboration ensures customer retention—Customer-owned banks work closely with brokers on lending solutions
- + Broker golf summit to be held in Thailand—Attendees get chance to learn, network and play at top courses
- + Gold Coast apartment prices hit record $1.6 million – Colliers—Prices surge 45% in three months due to supply shortages
- + Harvard expert addresses Loan Market’s Leadership Academy—Brokerage's commitment to education and professional development underscored
- + Croydon man pleads guilty to charges over Courtenay House Ponzi scheme—He admits responsibility for promoting an unlicensed financial operation
- + RateCity reports another quiet week for home loan rates—Expert says RBA rate cuts "unlikely to be imminent"
- + Who are the world's highest-paid executives?—Payouts serve as testament to 'relentless ambition of visionary leaders'
- + Bankwest backs brokers now and in future—Lender plans to be the best bank for brokers
- + Oak Park Football Club to hold game in memory of Blake Albones—One part of field to be dedicated to much-loved player
- + What small businesses need to know about climate reporting and greenwashing—ASIC chair issues guidance for Australian small and medium businesses
- + Search is on for Australia’s most successful brokerages—Entries open for MPA's Top Brokerages 2024
- + Experts welcome RBA cash rate pause—"Consumers have a clearer outlook for their purchasing journeys"
- + Non-bank lending seizes larger ACRED market share—Major banks' dominance wanes, according to new research
- + One in five small businesses plan to invest in AI tools – NAB—Majority of SME owners hope AI will halve their admin time
- + Non-banks offer agile, inclusive solutions—Specialist lending helps customers who have a range of needs
- + Reserve Bank stays the course on interest rates—Aggregator leaders unsurprised that cash rate remains on hold
- + Economists predict the first RBA rate cut—Most experts think softening inflation will not hasten rate cuts
- + MFAA joins government initiatives on energy efficiency and vocational training—It aims to influence decisions affecting the mortgage and finance sector
- + La Trobe Financial bags ‘best team’ award again—Its investment management team has been recognised as Australia's best for the fifth year in a row
- + LMG Asset Finance partners with Canva—Partnership looks to boost broker marketing and tech capabilities
- + Non-banks offer agile, inclusive solutions—Specialist lending helps customers who have a range of needs
- + Assetline Capital breaks record for yearly loan settlement growth—48% increase in 2023 as lender expands team, partnerships
- + SFG looks to expand, improve technology—William Lockett reflects on last year and discusses goals for 2024
- + outsource Financial adds new relationship manager—He brings 14 years of lending experience to the role
- + From big bank broker to Mortgage Choice franchise owner—"Being a broker has changed my life completely"
- + AFCA secures over $40 million in remediation for consumers—More than a hundred systemic issues investigated from July to December 2023
- + Offset account balances surge amid rising mortgage arrears—Non-performing loans also increasing
- + APRA details credit risk capital rules for housing loans—New paper addresses how APRA ensures that capital requirements for housing lending are strong enough to withstand losses
- + How to choose professional indemnity insurance as a mortgage broker—What factors should you consider when getting professional indemnity insurance as a mortgage broker? Why is coverage important? An industry expert exp...
- + Driving economic empowerment: Female brokers lead the charge—Working alongside NAB to help women take control of their finances
- + Connective records strong lending growth for 2023—Residential applications up 5%, asset finance settlements rose 18%
- + Resimac positions EV finance as strong opportunity for brokers—Discounted loan rates and upcoming initiatives support take-up of electric vehicles
- + The top mortgage broker course providers in Australia - revealed—The top mortgage broker course providers play a key role in helping you build a thriving career. Find out our picks for the best training providers
- + New First Home Owners Grant: what first-time home buyers need to know—The new First Home Owners Grant is designed to help you get on the property ladder faster. Find out how you much you can get and how you can qualify
- + What mortgage brokers need to know about AFCA membership—Mortgage brokers are required to have AFCA membership. But what is AFCA and how does it benefit brokers and brokering firms? Read on and find out
- + How brokers can choose the right aggregator—Broker shares his criteria and why he picked AFG
- + Ex-RBA governor joins investment firm—He takes his place on the board as independent director and is set to become chair
- + Consumer spending more subdued in February, NAB reports—But year-on-year, it has risen by 5.2%
- + ASIC and APRA unveil new guidance ahead of FAR launch—Find out what the new information package contains
- + Rental market tightens further – PropTrack—Tightening hits both capitals and regional areas
- + The secret to Macquarie Bank's success: Listening to brokers—For the third year in a row, Macquarie Bank takes the No.1 spot in Brokers on Banks
- + C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts—Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report
- + ABA celebrates initial victories in war against scammers—Banks intensify fight against scams with new measures and $100 million investment
- + APRA lifts $500 million capital requirement on NAB—Bank completes remediation program, addressing the issues raised in its risk governance self-assessment
- + Mortgage market sees limited rate movement—RateCity notes "quiet accumulation of fixed rate cuts"
- + Global dividends hit record high in 2023—Australian banks post double-digit growth in dividends, but mining firms experience significant cuts
- + Driving economic empowerment: Female brokers lead the charge—Working alongside NAB to help women take control of their finances
- + MPA unveils 2024 Rising Stars in mortgage broking—Best brokers aged 35 and under honoured for results, commitment
- + Best Mortgage Brokers Under 35 in Australia | Rising Stars—Australia’s best mortgage brokers under 35 are successfully carving out their niche in a competitive market
- + CBA launches Business Green Loan to fund sustainability practices—CommBank offering is aimed at mid to large commercial businesses
- + Cash buyers drive property market resilience—More than one in four properties purchased in cash amid rising interest rates
- + People First Bank announces growth following rebrand—Residential loans portfolio increases by $550 million
- + APRA report shows rise in housing lending—ADIs post a 4.3% annual growth in residential mortgage lending
- + ING reports strong 2023 performance—Mortgage lending book rises above the rate of system growth
- + Revealed: The winners of Brokers on Banks 2024—Brokers identify the top-performing banks for annual MPA accolade
- + Ninth annual Top Brokerages is here—MPA will again showcase the country's best
- + Westpac commits $63 million to female entrepreneurs—Bank provides two new measures to support women in business
- + CommBank expands partnership with Microsoft—Deal will allow further adoption of generative AI and cybersecurity initiatives
- + ABA and COBA welcome new regulatory initiatives grid—It provides a clearer picture of the future regulatory landscape
- + Housing affordability woes deepen for first-home buyers – REIA—ABS data confirms findings of professional body's latest Housing Affordability Report
- + Best Banks for Mortgage in Australia | Brokers on Banks—Expectations are shifting within the dynamic lending landscape, bringing the broker–bank relationship into heightened focus as the economic future rem...
- + AFIA chooses Pepper Money’s Mario Rehayem as chair—Experienced leader keen to drive innovation and competition
- + Customers want access to bank branches, says EPAM report—82% of Australians surveyed have used a branch in last year
- + Housing crisis hitting women hardest – research—Increasing homelessness among women also revealed
- + From arborist to broker: Joshua Pfeiler’s journey into mortgages—How a career-altering accident led him to his true passion
- + APRA and ASIC publish final rules for Financial Accountability Regime—Newly released documentation includes regulator rules, transitional rules, descriptions of ADI key functions, and reporting form instructions
- + Dynamoney secures $285 million funding—The new facility aims to bolster the firm’s lending and business expansion plans
- + Islamic Bank surrenders restricted banking licence—It cites difficulties in securing enough capital to sustain the licence
- + Great Southern Bank enjoys record first home buyer lending growth—Share of broker-sourced residential loans also rises to 75%
- + Bendigo Bank still Australia’s most trusted bank—Bank moves two spots up the overall trust ranking
- + Women slightly ahead of men in property ownership – report—But gender-related challenges continue to affect access to homeownership
- + What can borrowers do to get better rates?—Expert advice: Keep it on your 'to do' list for 2024
- + Payton Capital snags former MaxCap COO—He held leadership roles at several fund management firms
- + How to join the Finance Brokers Association of Australia—Membership at the Finance Brokers Association of Australia gives you access to training courses, mentorship opportunities, and networking events. Read...
- + Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management: a guide in elevating your career—Elevate your career with our guide to a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. Find out what institutions offer the course and what optio...
- + How does the First Home Super Saver Scheme work?—Buy your first home in Australia while saving money through the First Home Super Saver Scheme. Find out more about requirements and process, plus upco...
- + Remove bias to boost female brokers, says MFAA—Industry has more work to do to foster greater diversity
- + Business confidence hits two-year high in NSW—Pause in interest rate hikes a major factor
- + OnDeck reports surge in loan approvals—Its research indicates increased optimism among small business owners
- + Final days to rate Australia's aggregators—14th annual Brokers on Aggregators survey will close at midnight tomorrow
- + Mortgage rates show minimal movement—Big four's rates unchanged since December
- + Weakening economy likely to prompt RBA rate cuts, CBA says—Bank expects the RBA to begin an easing cycle in Q3
- + Gen AI's success 'highly dependent' on people: report—New report urges employers to tap human element of gen AI
- + State Manager in the Spotlight: Samantha Robinson, BOQ Group—Former broker always available to listen and learn
- + Bendigo Bank calls for home loan health checks—"It's never been a better time to do a stocktake on your home loan"
- + What is the advantage of using lenders mortgage insurance?—New video shows how one couple secured a bigger and better home with LMI
- + Market gains momentum ahead of autumn selling season—Auction volumes and clearance rates trend up
- + Australia's current account surplus soars to $11.8 billion—Net primary income deficit narrows
- + LMG announces inaugural top 100 female brokers—Inaugural Leading Ladies list coincides with International Women's Day
- + Newly licensed Avenue Bank targets bank guarantee market—It plans to work with brokers in 2024
- + What will happen to the RBA rate this year?—Macroeconomist shares her forecasts
- + Australia's vacancy rate falls to record low—Increase in vacancies expected later in the year
- + Moula bolsters partner sales team with new BDM addition—He joins the lender with a decade of experience in the financial services industry
- + Businesses brace for impact as consumer spending drops—Recovery unlikely until a cash rate cut, economist says
- + How mortgage brokers can avoid the underinsurance trap—"Having adequate cover in place can provide peace of mind knowing you have a safety net in place."
- + Stephen Moore joins Sherlok as chief commercial officer—He aims to scale up AI-driven retention and refinancing tool
- + NAB leaders cautious about Australia's economic trajectory—Inflationary pressures, housing crisis could stifle growth
- + Australia sees spike in overseas property seekers—China a key driver in surge
- + Final week to rate Australia's aggregators—MPA's Brokers on Aggregators 2024 will close this Friday
- + Demand for premium office space surges—Prime office spaces vital to incentivise return from remote work, experts say
- + Mortgage arrears inch upwards—Persistently high interest rates, escalating unemployment drive increase
- + Support staff vital for new brokerages—Successful broker shares tips from 20-year career
- + Suncorp deal to raise ANZ's home loan market rank—Its market share is estimated to grow by 2.4%
- + What will happen to the Australian property market this year?—Westpac economists offer 2024 forecast
- + AFG rolls out referral program—It partners with Broli Finance, Marketplace Finance, and AIA Financial Wellbeing in launching Partner Connect
- + Businesses drive surge in electric vehicle financing—Bank reports 224% growth in EV loans
- + Sunshine Coast leads Australia's regional migration boom—Western Australia gains popularity among metro movers
- + Pallas Capital secures $450 million funding—New facility set to boost its commercial real estate lending
- + Online retail sales recover in January – NAB—Surge reflects fastest pace of growth since the pandemic
- + Lenders continue to slash fixed rates—Last week's few rises were mostly on new customer variable rates
- + What are people’s biggest regrets about their careers?—Staying at the same job for too long among top 3: global survey
- + Inflation rate at lowest level since November 2021—Rate stable at 3.4%, getting closer to RBA target
- + Heartland records 20% growth in reverse mortgages—Strong half-year results driven by ageing population, cost of living
- + HIA: Australia to miss housing target by 200,000 homes—Reforms are needed to meet the government's housing targets, says economist
- + Regions outdo capitals in property values – CoreLogic—Which regional areas recorded the highest growth?
- + Prospa reports fall in originations—Company's pre-tax profit turns positive in H1 2024, offsetting the previous period's loss
- + ARCA backs review of credit reporting law—It believes the review is "long overdue"
- + Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking: your ultimate guide—Kickstart your mortgage broking career with a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking—your first step to getting licensed in Australia
- + Strong half-year result for Liberty despite lower net profit—Loan diversification drives portfolio growth
- + Mortgage stress hits record level—Eighteen months of interest rate hikes add more than 800,000 to number of people at risk of mortgage stress
- + Office market remains volatile – HTW—Demand still low despite apparent return to pre-pandemic activity levels
- + Deadline to uncover top aggregators is next week—Brokers across Australia are invited to share insights into their aggregators' performance
- + Suncorp Group reports earnings growth—Bank's home lending up $1.2 billion
- + COG announces robust half-year results—Group's broker network helps boost aggregation volumes
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