Ben Squires

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Ben Squires is a commercial content writer at mortgage broking title, The Adviser.He primarily works with clients to deliver promoted and sponsored content – both in print and online – and also writes news and features on the Australian broking industry.As an experienced writer and journalist, Ben can write across different mediums but specialises in commercial content that meets client objectives.Before joining The Adviser in 2024, Ben was a commercial content editor at News Corp, writing for several titles including The Australian, Escape, GQ and news.com.au.He’s interested in writing about anything related to finance and technology.

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SME sector showing signs of cautious optimism: Banjo Loans

The non-bank lender’s latest report has indicated signs of cautious optimism among small businesses, even while serviceability remains a concern.

LENDER • Tue, 04 Nov 2025

BNK points to strategic portfolio growth in quarterly update

The ASX-listed lender has reported a lift in originations and higher-margin residential and commercial lending settlements.

LENDER • Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27–31 October

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31 October.

BORROWER • Thu, 30 Oct 2025

SMEs risking long-term pain with cost cutting: ScotPac

The latest survey from the small business lender suggests many SMEs have been risking long-term pain by adopting short-term cost-cutting measures.

LENDER • Tue, 28 Oct 2025

RAMS hit with $20m penalty for home loan compliance failings

The Federal Court has found the Westpac-owned subsidiary breached its obligations as an Australian credit licensee and contravened the Credit Act.

LENDER • Sun, 26 Oct 2025

APRA proposes new pathway to IRB accreditation

The regulator has proposed a “simpler, cleaner and more streamlined” pathway to IRB accreditation that could potentially benefit mid-sized banks.

LENDER • Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Mortgage stress eases to lowest level since early 2023

The share of borrowers considered ‘at risk’ of mortgage stress has fallen to its lowest point since early 2023, according to new Roy Morgan research.

BORROWER • Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Record number of housing markets hit million-dollar milestone

More Australian housing markets than ever now have a median housing value of $1 million, according to new research from Cotality.

BORROWER • Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Brighten launches new residential and commercial SMSF loans

The non-bank lender has unveiled a new range of SMSF loans, designed to help brokers diversify their client base with SMSF investors.

LENDER • Wed, 22 Oct 2025

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