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].
AFCA moves to expand oversight to bank scams
If proposed changes are approved, receiving banks will fall within AFCA’s jurisdiction when it assesses complaints involving scam transactions.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 19 May 2025
More than half of SMEs plan to borrow in the next year
An increasing number of small businesses are looking to take out finance in the next year, according to Lumi.
BROKER • Sun, 18 May 2025
Aussie launches white label bridging loan
The major brokerage has partnered with Bridgit to offer a new white label bridging loan.
LENDER • Sun, 18 May 2025
Cost crunch among top challenges for broker clients
Cost pressures and access to capital are among the top concerns for brokers’ clients, Shift research shows.
BROKER • Sun, 18 May 2025
BNK appoints new COO
FleetPartners’ former head of lease establishment has joined non-bank lender BNK.
LENDER • Thu, 15 May 2025
Fintelligence adds Moneytech to commercial panel
The AFG-owned aggregator has bolstered its commercial panel in response to growing demand for SME finance options.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 15 May 2025
North Qld small businesses offered disaster relief grants
The government is providing $15,000 disaster relief grants to small businesses in North Queensland.
BROKER • Thu, 15 May 2025
New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record
The value of new home lending in the March 2025 quarter was more than 14 per cent higher year on year, despite a slight dip from the previous quarter.
BORROWER • Wed, 14 May 2025
Young Australians upbeat on home ownership
Despite housing affordability being one of their biggest concerns, younger consumers remain optimistic about buying a home.
BORROWER • Wed, 14 May 2025