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Who are the top female brokers in Australia?
by Annie Kane • 6 Mar 2026
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing the leading female brokers in Australia, in... READ MORE

Grants for first home buyers driving up prices and debt
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
A new white paper has warned that popular first home buyer grants are driving up prices and debt, even as they help... READ MORE

Offset offsets: Young borrowers turbocharge NAB’s mortgage buffers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
New figures have revealed younger home owners are rapidly embracing offset accounts to blunt rising interest costs. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 2–6 March
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

Broker work shifts downmarket as property demand rises

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
New data has revealed that borrowers’ reliance on brokers is holding at near record highs as demand tilts further... READ MORE

Unit approvals slump, while houses defy downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
Fresh data has shown January building approvals sliding after higher‑density housing dropped sharply, yet... READ MORE

Brighten unveils new state-based leadership structure

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
Brighten has reshaped its distribution team and teased national growth plans after it announced a raft of senior state... READ MORE

Speed over strategy: Why brokers risk missing AI’s bigger...
by Annie Kane • 5 Mar 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes professional services, brokers are increasingly experimenting with the technology,... READ MORE

Borrowers flock to brokers for expertise and access: FBAA
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Mar 2026
A new national survey has revealed borrowers are turning to brokers for market experience and time‑saving... READ MORE

Rate-shock jitters hit buyers, yet prices continue to rise

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Mar 2026
Fresh data from Westpac has revealed that rising rates have chilled buyer sentiment even as tight supply keeps the... READ MORE

Mortgage broker share hits record December high
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Mar 2026
Australian mortgage brokers have set a new December benchmark for home loan activity, as borrowers lean further into... READ MORE

Bullock warns Iran conflict could prolong high inflation
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has cautioned that the ensuing conflict in the Middle East could... READ MORE

Brokers call for lender innovation to plug market gaps
by Annie Kane • 3 Mar 2026
Despite a recent wave of innovation across the lending landscape, brokers are calling on lenders to address critical... READ MORE

Unlocking elite performance: Lessons in operational excellence from...
by Annie Kane • 3 Mar 2026
As the 2026 AFL season kicks off this week, we sit down with Sydney Swans chief operating officer Drew Arthurson to... READ MORE

Aussie partners with Selling Houses Australia
by Reporter • 3 Mar 2026
Mortgage brokerage Aussie has inked a partnership with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia as it continues its... READ MORE

Private lender collapse shakes financial markets
by Annie Kane • 2 Mar 2026
The collapse of a mortgage lender in the UK is shaking financial markets, with concerns rising about the lack of... READ MORE

Wisr loan book nears $1bn as originations swell

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
The fintech lender has posted a sharp rise in half-year loan volumes as it flags a step change in profitability. READ MORE

Industry veteran to lead Peach Property broker push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
OwnHome’s buyer’s agency arm has created a senior role to spearhead rapid expansion through the third‑party... READ MORE

Financial wellbeing dips, yet home ownership drive endures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
Australians are tightening their belts and leaning harder on family support as financial stress climbs, yet the... READ MORE

Broking industry fires back as CBA flags broker fraud
by Annie Kane • 27 Feb 2026
The broker associations have pushed back at suggestions that the broker channel may be perpetrating fraud. READ MORE

Resimac originations climb as brokers drive growth

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has grown settlements and AUM as specialist and asset finance lending gain ground. READ MORE

BNK trims book amid push into higher margin lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
A smaller direct loan book and rapid commercial growth headline BNK Banking Group’s half-year update. READ MORE

Liberty announces record RMBS in upsized deal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has said its largest securitisation to date drew on heavy demand and marked a key funding... READ MORE

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

Finalists announced for Better Business Awards 2026
by Reporter • 26 Feb 2026
The Adviser has announced over 800 finalists for the 13th annual Better Business Awards, run in collaboration with... READ MORE