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MFAA calls on ASIC for clearer broker guidelines in regulatory guide
by Annie Kane • 30 Jan 2026
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has urged the corporate regulator to refine its advertising... READ MORE

Personal lenders report strong lending surge as banks retreat
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jan 2026
Wisr and MONEYME have posted sharp loan growth as non-banks capture an increasingly expanding share of personal... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26–30...
by Reporter • 30 Jan 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30... READ MORE

Bank merger ‘not in best interests of customers’
by Annie Kane • 29 Jan 2026
PNL’s second merger attempt has been abandoned, after its board and Great Southern Bank’s board determined that it... READ MORE

Majors unite on RBA rate hike call after sticky CPI data
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jan 2026
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have prompted the major banks to swiftly reassess their interest rate forecasts,... READ MORE

Rate Money appoints new NSW state manager
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jan 2026
The fast‑growing non‑bank lender begins 2026 by adding a key leadership hire to its expanding national network. READ MORE

BOQ appoints new CEO
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Jan 2026
Bank of Queensland has announced the appointment of an internal senior executive as its new CEO. READ MORE

Former Loan Market CEO joins Bridgit as COO
by Annie Kane • 28 Jan 2026
David McQueen, the former Loan Market CEO, is set to join non-bank lender Bridgit as its chief operating officer. READ MORE

Banks warned over risk-taking as ASIC flags threat to consumers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Jan 2026
The corporate regulator has warned that growing competition and shrinking margins could push banks to dangerous... READ MORE

MA Money joins Money Quest Group lender panel
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Jan 2026
The non-bank lender’s appointment follows a breakout year of expansion and record settlement volumes. READ MORE

HIA warns tax reform could derail housing supply goals
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Jan 2026
Australia’s peak building industry body has warned that tinkering with key property tax settings could deepen the... READ MORE

outsource Financial ignites national push with trio of key hires
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Jan 2026
The Sydney-based aggregator has significantly ramped up its broker support engine, announcing a strategic team shake-up... READ MORE

Former ASIC commissioner to chair BCCC
by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2026
Sean Hughes, who helped spearhead the broking industry’s best interests duty, is set to chair the group responsible... READ MORE

AMP re-enters SMSF lending
by Annie Kane • 26 Jan 2026
A residential SMSF lending product with offset has been launched by the non-major bank, enabling brokers to digitally... READ MORE

Majors broadly predict hikes as job lift heightens caution
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
The major banks believe a robust surge in December jobs data will fuel the chances of a rate hike at the RBA’s... READ MORE

Pepper powers up for non-bank surge with expanded team
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
A leading non-bank leader has ramped up its east coast teams and broker expertise channels amid soaring appetite for... READ MORE

Gen X surpasses Boomers in property wealth holdings
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
New analysis has revealed Gen X households overtaking Baby Boomers in property holdings amid a brewing generational... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23...
by Reporter • 23 Jan 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23... READ MORE

Mortgage demand surges as households lean harder on credit
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
Australian borrowers ramped up home loan inquiries to a three‑year December high in 2025, while turning heavily to... READ MORE

Housing starts climb, yet fall short of crucial target
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
Fresh ABS data has revealed a dwelling boom across the nation, although persistent supply barriers continue to threaten... READ MORE

NGM Group unveils Newcastle local as new chair-elect
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
The customer-owned bank has appointed a seasoned executive as its new chair following the departure of longstanding... READ MORE

Calls intensify for government to set up a bank
by Annie Kane • 21 Jan 2026
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on federal government to investigate the feasibility of establishing a... READ MORE

Perth hits $1m milestone in red-hot market surge: Domain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Western Australia’s capital city has become the sixth capital city to see median house prices break million-dollar... READ MORE

Construction costs lift despite annual increases hitting new lows
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Fresh figures have revealed construction costs experiencing a steep quarterly jump, despite the yearly growth rate... READ MORE

AMP announces new CEO
by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2026
A new CEO has been appointed at the non-major banking group, taking up the role from the outgoing CEO, who will retire... READ MORE