Brokers prioritise relationships in 2025 | Australian Broker News
As 2025 approaches, commercial brokers are shifting their focus toward cultivating long-term client relationships and expanding their networks, according to Shift, a credit and payment solutions provider for Australian businesses.
MFAA announces National Excellence Award 2024 winners
From 137 finalists, winners of 26 award categories took trophies home with MFAA CEO Anja Pannek said, the MFAA Excellence Awards highlight the exceptional talent and dedication within the industry, with this year's program receiving an outstanding calibre of nominations from members across the country.
Revealed: Australian Mortgage Awards 2024 excellence awardees
Mortgage industry's top professionals recognised. Among the finalists for this year's Australian Mortgage Awards, Jiyun Tang (pictured above far left) of AUSUN Finance stands out in the La Trobe Financial Broker of the Year – Commercial category, while Balwinder Singh (pictured above centre right) from Absolut Financial has earned recognition in the Equity-One Broker of the …
CAFBA celebrates 2024 National Broker and Financier Award winners
My investor clients enter the commercial property market and explore opportunities that didn’t seem achievable earlier. Businesses with various working capital solutions to take the worry of finance away and focus on their core operations.
Financial adviser's registration suspended over advice failures
The Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) has suspended the registration of financial adviser Ian Reid for three months, effective Nov. 21, ASIC reported.
AI could take over vanilla broker deals within seven years
A whopping 80% of broker loan deals have the potential to be handled by artificial intelligence within just five to seven years, according to the founder and CEO of Australian AI online loan matching platform LoanOptions.ai.
Brighten unveils broker portal upgrade | Australian Broker News
Enhancing broker efficiency and workflow. Tailored features for broker efficiency. The Brighten broker portal provides real-time application tracking, a digital serviceability calculator, and scenario submission tools.
Westpac strengthens scam defences | Australian Broker News
Westpac SafeCall: Verified app-based calls branded as Westpac.; Westpac SaferPay: Questions for customers before high-risk payments are processed.; Westpac Verify: Alerts for account name mismatches when adding new payees.; Dynamic CVC: A changing three-digit code for digital cards every 24 hours. Cryptocurrency and Merchant Blocks: Blocking payments to high-risk …
Mortgage News for Industry Professionals | Australian Broker News
Australian mortgage news, featuring new lender products, developments in alt lenders, and all the news Australian mortgage brokers and finance experts need.
MFAA fights for brokers: Clawbacks, cashbacks, and more
With around 70% of home loans and 40% of business loans written by the third-party channel, MFAA CEO Anja Pannek (pictured above) spoke to the “pivotal role” brokers play in the lives of Australians, building trust and guiding them to make the right decisions.