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].
FBAA and MFAA warn CSLR levy risks unfairly penalising brokers
The industry bodies have urged the government not to make brokers foot the bill for failings in other subsectors via the CSLR special levy.
BROKER • Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Affordability for first home buyers falls to record low
Housing affordability for first home buyers is at its lowest since records began, according to new research.
BORROWER • Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Recludo completes acquisition of 3 brokerages
The private equity firm has acquired three brokerages and two loan books in the past six months.
BROKER • Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Housing sentiment brightens, but supply shortage set to continue
Levels of optimism in the housing market are improving, but ongoing supply pressures look set to continue, according to the majors.
BORROWER • Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Capify unveils 3-minute loan offer tool for brokers
The SME lender’s loan offer tool aims to reduce time and hassle for brokers writing business loans.
TECH • Wed, 03 Sep 2025
UBank appoints new CEO
The neobank’s new CEO has previously held leadership positions at UBank and CBA.
LENDER • Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Housing approvals slip lower as unit developments falter
A nosedive in approvals for units drove a decline in total monthly dwelling approvals, pushing the government’s housing target further out of reach.
BORROWER • Tue, 02 Sep 2025
Cotality names Flint CEO as broker ambassador
The newly appointed broker ambassador will be tasked with bridging the gap between Cotality and the broker community.
BROKER • Tue, 02 Sep 2025
ASIC targets offsets in oversight push
The regulator has singled out mortgage offset accounts as a focus area for assessment.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 01 Sep 2025