Charlie Tchetchenian

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace

New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in how households are approaching debt.

BORROWER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state divides.

BORROWER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans

A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across mortgage portfolios.

LENDER • Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Brokers demand end to clawbacks, redesign of commissions

A wave of broker commentary in response to the government’s consultation on unfair trading practices has revealed growing frustration over clawbacks and channel conflict

BROKER • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Resolve Finance lifts settlements as franchise network expands

Resolve Finance has reported a double‑digit jump in settlements on the back of an expanding franchise‑led broker network.

BROKER • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Majors’ share slips as Westpac tops AFG lodgements

Fresh data from AFG has revealed the aggregator reported a “record” June quarter by value, with lodgements shifting away from the major banks.

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics

The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel wars.

BROKER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens

Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments.

BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour

Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies.

BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026