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].
Brokers need to brace for major changes to Facebook ad verification
To run adverts about mortgages or loans on Facebook in Australia, Meta will require organisations to complete verification and disclaimer steps.
BROKER • Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Mortgage stress mounts amid prolonged wait for rate relief
Mortgage stress is on the rise as the extended wait for interest rate cuts impacts borrowers.
BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Renewed confidence pushes spending up for mortgage holders
Mortgage holders have increased spending more than those who own their home outright, in a possible sign that financial pressure is easing on borrowers.
BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Branding gains new significance as broker numbers swell
With more mortgage brokers than ever before writing a record share of home loans, branding has never been more important to ensure brokerages stand out.
SALES & MARKETING • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Expected rate cuts lift housing sentiment
Consumer sentiment towards housing improved in January, driven by growing optimism about potential mortgage rate cuts, according to new data.
BORROWER • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Taiwanese bank granted foreign ADI licence
An Asian bank has received a banking licence allowing it to provide services to wholesale clients in Australia and set up a branch in the country.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 13 Jan 2025
National campaign launches to combat scammer threat
A new federal government initiative has been launched to better educate the public on detecting and protecting against scams.
BROKER • Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Unmanageable tax debts force closure of more than 1,700 businesses
More than a third of private businesses with tax debt defaults of $100,000 or more have closed in the past year, according to CreditorWatch data.
BROKER • Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Wallabies rugby legend named deputy CEO at non-bank lender
Rugby World Cup winner David Giffin has been named deputy CEO at a property debt fund.
LENDER • Sun, 12 Jan 2025