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.
SMEs continue to turn to non-banks for funding
New data from Banjo Loans has revealed an increase in funding demand from construction services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services.
BORROWER • Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 1–5 December
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 5 December.
BORROWER • Thu, 04 Dec 2025
MFAA releases new guide to strategic partnerships
The industry association’s new guide has been drawn directly from roundtable conversations with some of Australia’s leading broking businesses.
BROKER • Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Wisr launches secured motorcycle loans
The offering comes in response to broker feedback and consumer demand.
LENDER • Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Further rate cuts unlikely amid high inflation: NAB
NAB chief economist Sally Auld unpacked recent revisions to the major’s cash rate forecast in a webinar to brokers on Wednesday (26 November).
LENDER • Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Inflation spikes amid rise in housing costs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released inflation data for the 12 months to October 2025, with housing costs a key driver.
BORROWER • Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank members approve merger
Members of both customer-owned banks have voted in favour of the proposed merger.
LENDER • Sun, 23 Nov 2025
APRA warns of growing risks in housing market
The regulator warns that high household debt and rising higher-risk lending are heightening vulnerabilities in the financial system.
BORROWER • Thu, 20 Nov 2025
ScotPac launches asset-based working capital solution
The non-bank has launched the working capital solution following a successful pilot program earlier this year.
LENDER • Thu, 20 Nov 2025