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.
First home buyers increasingly turning to brokers: Helia
New research from the lenders mortgage insurance provider suggests more first home buyers are turning to the broker channel.
BROKER • Thu, 01 May 2025
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28 April–2 May
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 2 May.
BORROWER • Thu, 01 May 2025
La Trobe Financial expands exec team with key appointments
The alternative asset manager has announced two strategic appointments, with more expected to follow in the coming weeks.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Banjo Loans appoints inaugural chief legal officer
The new chief legal officer brings plenty of experience to the role, having worked as an external adviser to the non-bank lender.
LENDER • Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Brighten opens commercial lending to more brokers
Accredited brokers across several aggregation groups can now access the non-bank’s commercial lending products.
LENDER • Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Major banks’ market share slips again: AFG
The big four banks have seen their share of lodgements from AFG brokers dip during the third quarter of FY25.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 22 Apr 2025
AFG refinancing activity drops to record low
Brokers aggregating under AFG have set a new record for lodgement volumes during a third quarter, but refinancing activity dipped to record lows.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Building commencements remain at decade lows
Just over 168,050 new homes commenced construction in 2024, around the lowest level in over a decade, according to new data.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Tax breaks ‘unlikely to shift the dial’ for first home buyers: Loan Market Group
The aggregator and brokerage group has suggested that the Coalition’s signature policy for first home buyers will do little to improve housing affordability without ...
BORROWER • Wed, 16 Apr 2025