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BOQ mortgage book plunges as bank flags reduced broker reliance
Bank of Queensland has reported a major annual mortgage contraction while signalling plans to reduce its reliance on brokers as proprietary channels expand.
LENDER • Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Aggregators lash elevenfold jump in brokers’ CSLR special levy
Aggregator leaders have condemned the elevenfold increase in brokers’ CSLR special levy and are demanding urgent funding reform.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Broker hit with hefty penalty for exploiting migrant workers
A Melbourne-based finance brokerage has been hit with a massive penalty after exploiting vulnerable workers, including migrants.
BROKER • Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Household spending on mortgages reaches 3-decade high
New figures have revealed how deeply housing debt is cutting into incomes as repayment pressures intensify.
BORROWER • Thu, 15 Oct 2026
ASIC finds aggregators under-reporting complaints against brokers
The financial regulator has uncovered gaps in complaint reporting, which it said raised questions about the picture presented by industry records.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Mortgage demand collapses as refinancing retreat gathers pace
Australia’s mortgage downturn has deepened, with refinancing weakening as affordability pressures weigh on borrowing appetite.
BORROWER • Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Lodgements drop at AFG as majors gain ground
AFG’s latest figures have revealed softer mortgage activity alongside a marked shift in reported lender shares.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 14 Oct 2026
RBA hints at further hikes in ‘hawkish’ minutes
The RBA has left further interest rate increases on the table in September meeting minutes, which the major banks have described as hawkish.
BORROWER • Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Mortgage industry says cheapest isn’t always best after BID review
Industry leaders have backed stronger standards while warning that price alone cannot settle every borrower’s mortgage choice.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 13 Oct 2026