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.
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
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