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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27–31...

by Ben Squires • 31 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31...READ MORE

Loan Market CEO resigns

by Annie Kane • 30 Oct 2025
The CEO of major brokerage Loan Market has stepped down from his role, effective... READ MORE

NAB earmarks $60bn for housing industry lending

by Will Paige • 30 Oct 2025

The major wants to lend more than $60 billion to developers and first home buyers.

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Pepper in talks to acquire RAMS portfolio

by Annie Kane • 30 Oct 2025
Non-bank lender Pepper Money has confirmed it is part of a consortium that is in talks to buy the RAMS portfolio from... READ MORE

How positivity enhances productivity

by Reporter • 30 Oct 2025
A positive and supportive workplace culture is essential to business success and productivity, according to Palfreyman... READ MORE

Inflation accelerates, dimming hopes of November rate cut

by Will Paige • 30 Oct 2025
Trimmed mean inflation has accelerated to hit the top of the RBA’s 2–3 per cent target band, reducing the... READ MORE

Big 4 bank rules out further rate cuts

by Will Paige • 30 Oct 2025
A major bank has suggested that Australia is at the end of its rate-easing cycle, while another has revised its cash... READ MORE

RBA will not ‘leap at a single number’ with cash rate call

by Will Paige • 29 Oct 2025
Ahead of the release of quarterly inflation figures, the central bank’s governor has sought to downplay the impact of... READ MORE

Victoria to overhaul planning laws in bid to boost house building

by Will Paige • 29 Oct 2025
The Victorian government has said reforms could slash approval times to 10 days for stand-alone... READ MORE

Wisr posts double-digit loan book growth and lower arrears

by Will Paige • 29 Oct 2025
Wisr grew its loan book, cut arrears, and increased originations in its first quarter of trading for the financial year... READ MORE

SMEs risking long-term pain with cost cutting: ScotPac

by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2025
The latest survey from the small business lender suggests many SMEs have been risking long-term pain by adopting... READ MORE

Record house prices fuel co-buying boom

by Will Paige • 28 Oct 2025

More first home buyers are using joint mortgages to co-buy homes, according to NAB research.

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New report maps the future of mortgage broking

by Reporter • 28 Oct 2025

An upcoming white paper will explore how mortgage brokers can remain relevant through to 2030 and beyond.

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AI, EVs, and ageing fleets: COG Aggregation on asset finance trends

by Will Paige • 27 Oct 2025
AI use, ageing fleets, and growing EV sales are all set to impact the asset finance industry, according to COG... READ MORE

RAMS hit with $20m penalty for home loan compliance failings

by Ben Squires • 27 Oct 2025
The Federal Court has found the Westpac-owned subsidiary breached its obligations as an Australian credit licensee and... READ MORE

RBA governor labels housing supply ‘very knotty problem’

by Will Paige • 27 Oct 2025
The central bank chief has said that a shortage of skills in the housing industry is a major barrier to boosting... READ MORE

Insolvencies remain at elevated levels: CreditorWatch

by Reporter • 27 Oct 2025
The credit reporting agency’s latest research has shone a light on the major forces that continue to impact both... READ MORE

AFG adds law firm to referral program

by Will Paige • 27 Oct 2025

Brokers with the ASX-listed aggregator can refer clients to a range of legal services.

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COG Aggregation head hails broker network as cornerstone of success

by Will Paige • 24 Oct 2025

The aggregator head has said COG’s strength lies in its broker network and specialised approach.

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Mortgage stress eases to lowest level since early 2023

by Ben Squires • 24 Oct 2025
The share of borrowers considered ‘at risk’ of mortgage stress has fallen to its lowest point since early 2023,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...

by Reporter • 24 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Submissions open for Better Business Awards 2026

by Arabella Walton • 23 Oct 2025

Nominations and submissions are now open for the 13th annual Better Business Awards.

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Record number of housing markets hit million-dollar milestone

by Ben Squires • 23 Oct 2025
More Australian housing markets than ever now have a median housing value of $1 million, according to new research from... READ MORE

Brighten launches new residential and commercial SMSF loans

by Ben Squires • 23 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has unveiled a new range of SMSF loans, designed to help brokers diversify their client base with... READ MORE

MONEYME expands Autopay car loans to private seller market

by Will Paige • 23 Oct 2025

The change will allow brokers to reach customers buying vehicles from private sellers.

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Regulator slaps interim stop orders on non-bank lender’s fund

by Will Paige • 22 Oct 2025
ASIC has issued interim stop orders in a bid to “protect retail investors” from potentially unclear disclosure... READ MORE

NAB reshuffles team with executive changes

by Reporter • 22 Oct 2025

The major bank has announced several changes at executive level.

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MFAA marks year of advocacy and growth

by Ben Squires • 22 Oct 2025
The MFAA has published its financial year 2025 annual report, showcasing its key initiatives and achievements from the... READ MORE

Big 4 banks drive surge in higher-risk lending

by Will Paige • 21 Oct 2025
The majors are lending to more borrowers with deposits of 5 per cent or less, and the trend looks set to... READ MORE

Aussie fintech launches AI marketing assistant for brokers

by Reporter • 21 Oct 2025

Brokers have a new way to create, manage, and share marketing content.

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