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Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes
Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after the three consecutive rate rises.
BROKER • Sun, 10 May 2026
Brokers reveal complex borrowers now ‘the norm’
New research has revealed rising demand for complex home loans, as brokers warn that current settings are shutting out a vast cohort of viable borrowers.
GROWTH • Thu, 07 May 2026
Mortgage demand continues to climb amid rate shock
Despite higher rates, new data has shown that borrowers are still leaning into credit, with mortgage demand lifting as arrears edge lower.
BORROWER • Thu, 07 May 2026
Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal
While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its limits.
BROKER • Thu, 07 May 2026
Brokers handed new playbook to spot SME stress early
The MFAA and CAFBA have unveiled joint guidance to help brokers support small businesses under rising financial pressure.
BROKER • Wed, 06 May 2026
Better Choice ramps up national push with senior hires
Better Choice has ramped up its broker-facing expansion with two senior hires and a new rebrand.
LENDER • Wed, 06 May 2026
Majors split on next RBA move after rate hike
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike the cash rate has left the big four starkly divided on what comes next, as mortgage demand begins to cool.
BROKER • Wed, 06 May 2026
Bullock admits cash rate hikes buy RBA ‘space’
The latest cash rate hike has pushed rates into “restrictive” territory, according to Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock, which she said provided the central bank with ...
BORROWER • Tue, 05 May 2026
HomeStart links with outsource Financial to grow SA reach
The state-backed lender’s new alliance with outsource Financial is set to add a fresh stream of distribution for its specialist loans.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 05 May 2026