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Vast majority of aspiring buyers likely to use a broker
New research has revealed prospective purchasers increasingly want support when navigating home loan decisions.
GROWTH • Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Westpac’s loan book plummets as mortgage growth collapses
Westpac’s housing loan book substantially fell in August, with mortgage growth at the largest lenders grinding to a halt.
LENDER • Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Investor lending retreat deepens housing credit slowdown
Housing lending lost further momentum in August as investor borrowing cooled sharply.
GROWTH • Thu, 01 Oct 2026
‘Perfect storm’: Building approvals plunge as supply stalls
Australia’s housing supply outlook has darkened after approvals tumbled in August, prompting warnings that the nation could fall well short of its new-home targets.
BORROWER • Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Westpac joins ANZ in forecasting November hike
Major banks are split on the cash-rate outlook moving forward as inflation risks reshape expectations.
BORROWER • Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Number of borrowers unable to refinance spikes
New data has revealed a growing equity squeeze as higher rates deepen refinancing barriers for recent borrowers.
GROWTH • Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Warnings mount against unduly regulating brokers amid fresh ASIC review
Industry bodies have welcomed ASIC’s new review of lending practices, while urging the regulator against excessively regulating mortgage and finance brokers.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 30 Sep 2026
ASIC to review referrer programs, lender oversight of brokers
Following mortgage fraud revelations, the corporate regulator has revealed it will review lenders’ controls over referrers, proprietary bankers, and brokers.
BROKER • Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Bullock labels current rate ‘restrictive’ yet says more hikes possible
RBA governor Michele Bullock has labelled the new 4.60 per cent cash rate “restrictive”, while warning that further rate rises remain possible.
BORROWER • Tue, 29 Sep 2026