Annie Kane

12 hours ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read The non-major bank is harnessing MSA National technology to transform its settlement process with near-instant loan document issuance and real-time tracking. ING Australia has confirmed that it has partnered with legal services provider MSA National to accelerate the bank’s settlement process.

17 hours ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read Sydney brokerage Flint has begun expanding its presence across Australia, as an Adelaide-based brokerage merges into the group. Flint – the NSW-based brokerage brand headed up by brokers Christian Stevens and Redom Syed – has expanded into South Australia after merging with another broking business. Brokerage & Co, an Adelaide-based business headed up by Sergio Stefano, has merged with Flint to become its first office location outside of NSW.

1 day ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••10 minute read After its new, 10-year interest-only home loan raised eyebrows, AMP CEO Alexis George has defended the loan product. AMP CEO George has addressed criticisms of its newly released 10-year interest-only home loan, saying that while the product “won’t suit everyone”, she believes it is providing a much-needed solution for older borrowers.

1 day ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read The proportion of broker-originated mortgages continues to fall at CBA, with 68 per cent of new home loans coming from proprietary channels in 3Q25. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) grew its home loan book by $6 billion in the three months to March 2025, up from the $4.2 billion recorded in the March quarter of 2024.

2 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••4 minute read With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings. We find out what brokers do to de-stress and unwind. Find out what other brokers do to unwind and de-stress in The Adviser’s videos or learn more about how Australian mortgage and finance brokers are running their businesses and supporting Australian borrowers in The Adviser’s podcasts.