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Westpac tips extended RBA hiking cycle after May rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Westpac has ripped up its rates roadmap, now predicting two extra hikes after May which would push the cash rate to its... READ MORE

Tasmania signs on to Help to Buy, yet flaws emerge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Tasmania’s long‑awaited entry to the Help to Buy scheme is set to provide borrowers with new pathways into home... READ MORE

Connective white label book surges on multi‑solution push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Connective’s in-house lending arm has posted significant gains, with applications, settlements, and product breadth... READ MORE

CBA warns inflation spike could force post-May hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has flagged a renewed inflation surge fuelled by the Iran conflict and said there... READ MORE

New Broker Academy launches for 2026
by Reporter • 30 Mar 2026
The 2026 launch of the New Broker Academy marks a decade of supporting new and prospective brokers hoping to establish... READ MORE

Home ownership dream slips further away from Australians
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Mar 2026
A rising number of non-home owner Australians are increasingly stepping away from the market, while a sizeable share... READ MORE

Older Aussies carrying record mortgage burden into retirement
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Mar 2026
Housing debt among near‑retirees has skyrocketed to record levels, reshaping what retirement looks like for a growing... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards WA

by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2026
The Western Australian-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Brokers urged to rethink defences as mortgage fraud escalates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
A specialist has warned that banks and brokers must overhaul their verification and analytics systems to stay ahead of... READ MORE

Inflation cools, yet banks flag CPI flare-up prompting further hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
Inflation has edged lower, yet major banks have warned that energy price shocks could significantly push up inflation,... READ MORE

Investor lending powers towards new highs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
New data has shown investor loans have surged back to record levels as tight rental markets and shifting rate... READ MORE

Pepper Money pulls plug on Challenger takeover talks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Mar 2026
Pepper Money has called time on months of takeover discussions with Challenger after its board ruled a reduced “best... READ MORE

Recludo snaps up Pink Finance, eyes IPO
by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026
Recludo Group, the boutique private equity firm specialising in the mortgage broking industry, has taken a controlling... READ MORE

Housing resale profits hit 20-year high
by Reporter • 25 Mar 2026
Strong resale outcomes reflect years of accumulated property value growth, according to Cotality’s latest research. READ MORE

Prospa offers SME clients up to 500k Qantas Points
by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026
Small businesses will be able to earn up to 500,000 Qantas Points per loan taken out with Prospa, as the SME lender... READ MORE

Brokers think AI will benefit their business but lack strategy

by Annie Kane • 24 Mar 2026
The vast majority of brokers think AI will benefit their business in the next two years, but two-thirds do not have a... READ MORE

Finsure debuts fresh CRM as platform race intensifies
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
Finsure has unveiled its new Metanoia CRM as rival aggregators roll out upgraded, AI-driven broker platforms. READ MORE

RBA hails sturdy banks as non-bank credit heats up
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said strong capital and low loan losses will give banks room to absorb financial... READ MORE

Resolve Finance hands brokers digital storefronts in tech revamp
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
Resolve’s latest rollout will provide every franchise with a dedicated, brand‑backed microsite and content engine... READ MORE

RBA says households can shoulder higher rates

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said that most borrowers can absorb rising repayments and cost pressures as... READ MORE

Mortgage borrowers pivot from savings to survival as rates rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
New data has shown households are reshuffling their cash flow after February’s rate hike, with mortgage holders now... READ MORE

Government urged to fix ‘broken’ mortgage market model
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
Advocates have called for a sweeping reset of Australia’s mortgage architecture, warning that the current model... READ MORE

AFG and Stryd bring retention solution to brokers
by Ben Squires • 23 Mar 2026
The aggregator’s network of mortgage brokers are now able to access Stryd Broker through AFG’s single-stop tech... READ MORE

COBA CEO Michael Lawrence to retire after 9 years
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
A long‑serving leader of Australia’s mutual banking sector is set to hand over the reins. READ MORE