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].
Investment home loans fall for first time in almost 2 years
The number of new investment loans for dwellings fell in the December 2024 quarter, the first drop since the March quarter of 2023, according to ABS research.
LENDER • Thu, 13 Feb 2025
Younger home buyers face the brunt of delays and setbacks
Almost all Generation Z borrowers face challenges when buying a home, according to Mortgage Choice, which has called for brokers to help ease pressure on first-time ...
BORROWER • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
CBA broker flows continue to fall
The proportion of broker-originated loans dropped once again at Australia’s largest lender, with two-thirds of home loans originating through the direct channel in 1H25
LENDER • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Housing issues grow in importance for voters as election looms
Housing-related issues, including affordability concerns, are becoming increasingly important to voters as another federal election approaches, according to Mortgage ...
BORROWER • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Shadow assistant treasurer calls for CSLR and serviceability buffer reforms
Liberal Minister Luke Howarth has called for reforms into the CSLR and serviceability buffer, warning that both are flawed and not fit for purpose.
BROKER • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Broker lodges petition to hold property valuers to account
A broker has lodged a petition in Parliament calling for property valuations to be better regulated, given inconsistencies in valuations.
BROKER • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Which housing markets will rate cuts benefit most?
The more expensive segments of the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets will likely benefit most from an interest rate cut, according to CoreLogic.
BORROWER • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Westpac names former AMP chair and ex-CBA deputy CEO as NEDs
A former AMP chair and a former CBA deputy CEO are set to join the major bank’s board as non-executive directors.
LENDER • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Lendi Group chief product officer shares tech approach
The aggregation business is developing several tech products and embracing AI in an effort to help enhance customer and broker experience.
TECH • Sun, 09 Feb 2025