Will Paige is a senior journalist at mortgage broking title, The Adviser. He writes news and features about the Australian broking industry and property market, reporting on regulation, lending trends, banking and emerging technology. Before joining The Adviser in 2024, Will covered M&A and debt financing news at London-based publication TMT Finance. He has previously written about business and finance news for a variety of media brands including Insider Intelligence, The Sunday Times Fast Track and Alliance News. Contact Will at: [email protected].
Inflation accelerates, dimming hopes of November rate cut
Trimmed mean inflation has accelerated to hit the top of the RBA’s 2–3 per cent target band, reducing the probability of a rate cut next week.
BORROWER • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Big 4 bank rules out further rate cuts
A major bank has suggested that Australia is at the end of its rate-easing cycle, while another has revised its cash rate forecast.
BORROWER • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
RBA will not ‘leap at a single number’ with cash rate call
Ahead of the release of quarterly inflation figures, the central bank’s governor has sought to downplay the impact of one-off changes to inflation and unemployment.
BORROWER • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Victoria to overhaul planning laws in bid to boost house building
The Victorian government has said reforms could slash approval times to 10 days for stand-alone homes.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Wisr posts double-digit loan book growth and lower arrears
Wisr grew its loan book, cut arrears, and increased originations in its first quarter of trading for the financial year 2026.
LENDER • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Record house prices fuel co-buying boom
More first home buyers are using joint mortgages to co-buy homes, according to NAB research.
BORROWER • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
AI, EVs, and ageing fleets: COG Aggregation on asset finance trends
AI use, ageing fleets, and growing EV sales are all set to impact the asset finance industry, according to COG Aggregation’s head.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 26 Oct 2025
RBA governor labels housing supply ‘very knotty problem’
The central bank chief has said that a shortage of skills in the housing industry is a major barrier to boosting housing stock.
BORROWER • Sun, 26 Oct 2025
AFG adds law firm to referral program
Brokers with the ASX-listed aggregator can refer clients to a range of legal services.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 26 Oct 2025