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Housing downturn set to worsen as approvals collapse
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
CBA has revealed it now expects a deeper, longer property downturn, with ABS figures further showing housing... READ MORE

Investor lending slide substantially lowers credit growth

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
Australia’s credit engine is losing momentum as a sharp retreat in investor activity reaches official lending data. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice bolsters cyber defences and AI strategy
by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2026
The major brokerage has announced a new suite of tools and a proactive tightening of systems to improve efficiencies... READ MORE

Former federal minister appointed APRA deputy chair
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
A former assistant treasurer has joined the prudential regulator’s reshaped leadership team. READ MORE

Mortgage growth significantly eases among top 10 ADIs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
Fresh APRA data has revealed that mortgage-book growth slowed sharply across Australia’s leading lenders in July,... READ MORE

Help to Buy demand set to outstrip annual places
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
Housing Australia has revealed it is preparing for rising demand and has commenced work to manage the long-term... READ MORE

New Housing Australia chair appointed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
A former Westpac executive has been appointed as the new chair of Housing Australia. READ MORE

Inviva unveils senior appointment amid equity release growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
The non-bank lender has added senior distribution capability as interest in later-life lending builds. READ MORE

CBA and Macquarie lead June mortgage-book gains
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
CBA added the most dollars in June, while Macquarie again outpaced every major lender by growth rate. READ MORE

Personal and auto loans surge at MoneyMe
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
Record loan flows have lifted MoneyMe’s portfolio past a major milestone as auto finance retained its lead. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice channels over $400k to charities nationwide
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
Mortgage Choice’s charitable arm has capped another year of broker-backed giving, with a new regional focus ahead. READ MORE

Winners of the Australian Broking Awards 2026 revealed
by Annie Kane • 28 Aug 2026
Australia’s top-performing mortgage and finance professionals have been crowned winners at the 16th annual Australian... READ MORE

Non-banks reveal how they’re scaling in a mortgage downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Aug 2026
Non-bank lenders have revealed they are sustaining growth through product flexibility, broker distribution, and sharper... READ MORE

BNK reshapes book as lending edges higher
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Aug 2026
BNK’s lending portfolio grew modestly during the financial year 2026, as it expanded its commercial lending exposure... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28...
by Reporter • 28 Aug 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28... READ MORE

NAB predicts September hike in major forecast overhaul
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
NAB has ripped up its rate outlook, while CBA and ANZ are now expecting a November hike after inflation came in hotter... READ MORE

ANZ tips November hike after hot inflation print
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
ANZ has overhauled its cash rate forecast, while NAB has placed its outlook under review as July’s price data... READ MORE

ASIC flags non-bank SME lending scrutiny
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
The regulator’s new corporate plan has put small business lending practices and contract fairness in focus. READ MORE

Wave of new private credit compliance requirements unveiled

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
A raft of compliance requirements targeting valuation, disclosure, and conflicts has been announced as scrutiny... READ MORE

Resimac mortgage settlements jump 20%

by Annie Kane • 26 Aug 2026
The non-bank lender saw a 20 per cent increase in home loan settlements in the financial year 2026, as it focused on... READ MORE

MyState mortgage book climbs as brokers drive flows
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Aug 2026
The regional lender’s second-half acceleration capped a year of portfolio growth, with brokers central to... READ MORE

Pepper appoints first head of growth as lending momentum builds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Aug 2026
Pepper Money has appointed its first head of growth, which the lender said reflected its push to translate market... READ MORE

Majors flag rate-rise risk after ‘hawkish’ RBA minutes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Aug 2026
The major banks have said that a further cash-rate hike remains in play after the release of minutes from the RBA’s... READ MORE

Turia Pitt to keynote Women in Finance Summit 2026

by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2026
The Women in Finance Summit is returning in November 2026 with a refreshed focus on deliberate, high-value networking... READ MORE

Liberty achieves record loan originations in FY26
by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2026
Non-bank lending group Liberty Financial Group has achieved record full-year loan originations of $6.11 billion, driven... READ MORE