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Feb 1, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Most passionate brokers are the ones that succeed By 02 Feb 2024 BDM in the Spotlight and State Manager in the Spotlight is a regular series, giving brokers insight into the lives of some of the country’s leading relationship managers.
MPA spoke to Michael Riddiford, Aquamore’s business development manager for Queensland who joined the private lender in November last year.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
But the west coast bucks the trend By 01 Feb 2024 Housing affordability is at an all-time low across Australia, with more effort needed to encourage investors into the market, says a leading property expert.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Ibrahim Hanania has over 20 years of industry experience By 31 Jan 2024 CommBank has appointed Ibrahim Hanania as its new state manager for Victoria and Tasmania, bringing with him a diverse background in financial services spanning more than 20 years.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Limited housing stock a stumbling block By 31 Jan 2024 One of the best things about being a broker is helping borrowers who have faced a loan rejection in the past get “a second chance”, says Rojan Paudel.
“Most clients I have helped came with a unique situation,” Paudel said.
“Helping clients with the biggest purchase they make in their life is a rewarding experience.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
13 lenders cut fixed rates in January By 30 Jan 2024 Interest rate experts say the mortgage market is moving away from the competitiveness of recent months with less focus on incentives.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Expanded deal means company is now major partner By 29 Jan 2024
The Gold Coast Titans have named outsource Financial as their NRLW major partner for 2024 and beyond.
Having been a key supporter of the club’s women’s program since 2022, the aggregator has increased its support this year.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
37% of nation's brokers operate out of these two areas By 27 Jan 2024 The number of brokers servicing NSW/ACT has swelled to 7,174, up 392 on the year before, according to the latest research from the MFFA.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Deal worth $15. 6 million By 27 Jan 2024 SME non-bank lender Prospa Group Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire the Zip Business loan portfolio from Zip Business for approximately $15.6 million.
The deal, announced on the ASX website, will be funded using Prospa’s existing warehouse funding arrangements with settlement due to be complete this week.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Deal worth $15.6 million By 27 Jan 2024 UPDATED:
SME non-bank lender Prospa Group Limited has acquired the Zip Business loan portfolio from Zip Business for approximately $15.6 million.
The deal, announced on the ASX website, will be funded using Prospa’s existing warehouse funding arrangements with settlement due to be complete this week.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
mpamag.com | Tracey Prisk
Loans still 'paper intensive' By 25 Jan 2024 The rise of AI has taken the top spot on a list of banking trends for 2024, according to a new industry report.
The list, compiled by global professional services company Accenture, outlines how generative AI is set to become embedded across the banking sector with the broker sector just one area to be greatly impacted.
