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Broker and ex-banker charged over alleged mortgage fraud ring
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
Police allege a Sydney broker and former bank manager helped an organised crime group orchestrate tens of millions of... READ MORE

CPI falls as banks predict June hold

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
Inflation data for April has come in lower than expected, with the major banks now forecasting the Reserve Bank to keep... READ MORE

Comyn says CGT changes should only apply to property
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
CBA CEO Matt Comyn has said Labor’s capital gains tax shake‑up should stop at property, as new analysis from... READ MORE

Judge blasts Westpac as hefty hardship penalty handed down
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
Westpac has been ordered to pay a $26 million civil penalty after the Federal Court found the major bank repeatedly... READ MORE

Broker calls for urgent action on ‘uncompetitive’ defence home...
by Annie Kane • 27 May 2026
Military personnel may be paying up to $130,000 more on their mortgage because of an uncompetitive federal scheme, a... READ MORE

MFAA: Brokers swamped by investor queries after budget

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
A new MFAA webinar has confirmed that investor clients are already flooding brokers with questions about Labor’s... READ MORE

Rate Money adds HQ firepower to back expanding network
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
Rate Money has announced two senior appointments as it looks to sharpen credit support and deepen relationships across... READ MORE

ASIC issues warning on look-alike notices for business renewals
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
ASIC has sounded the alarm on a wave of unofficial renewal notices that resemble its own paperwork. READ MORE

More lenders announce investor servicing reset
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 May 2026
Two more lenders have begun hard‑wiring Labor’s negative gearing changes into their systems, tightening how... READ MORE

Third-party fraud dropped in 2025
by Annie Kane • 26 May 2026
As the mortgage industry continues to untangle a major fraud crisis, data has revealed a surprising trend: third-party... READ MORE

Albanese locks in CGT, negative gearing bill date
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed when his housing‑focused tax overhaul will hit Parliament while... READ MORE

MFAA presses for fair share of soaring CSLR bill
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
The MFAA is calling for fundamental changes to prevent brokers from subsidising financial advice compensation claims... READ MORE

Aussie moves to new conveyancer as Settle Easy goes into...
by Annie Kane • 25 May 2026
Aussie Home Loans has had to move to a new conveyancing partner for in-house conveyancing services after the news that... READ MORE

Octet bolsters sales team as SME lending demand climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Rising demand for non‑property‑backed SME finance has prompted Octet to ramp up its broker‑focused sales... READ MORE

Assetline taps new NSW/ACT leader as volumes climb
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Assetline Capital has reshaped its leadership ranks in NSW and the ACT, as demand for its specialist loans continues to... READ MORE

APRA says banks and borrowers can ride out downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Australia’s prudential regulator has said banks and borrowers are well placed to ride out a downturn, yet cautioned... READ MORE

NAB shifts rate hike call as jobless rate rises
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 May 2026
National Australia Bank has pushed back its time frame for the next cash rate increase after the unemployment rate... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice unveils AI tool to flag active buyers, sellers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 May 2026
Mortgage Choice has introduced a new AI‑driven intent signal for its broker network, tapping data to highlight which... READ MORE

AFG maps next chapter with tailored growth plan
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 May 2026
AFG’s aggregation arm is sharpening its focus on tailored member support and technology “optionality” as it sets... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18–22 May
by Reporter • 22 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 22... READ MORE

Gen Z stampedes into housing as 5% scheme spurs demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
New figures have revealed a sharp lift in first home buyer inquiries as younger cohorts rush to use the uncapped 5 per... READ MORE

Bendigo rolls out ‘virtual banker’ support for brokers
by Annie Kane • 21 May 2026
A team of 50 personal bankers and home lending specialists is now offering brokers and their customers support on the... READ MORE

Plenti’s loan book exceeds $3bn as originations surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Rapid loan growth and an expanded partnership with NAB have capped a milestone year for the fintech lender. READ MORE

Tasmania locks in $20k grant for first home builds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Tasmania has moved to keep extra support flowing for first home construction, confirming its budget would deliver a... READ MORE

Revealed: Finsure–Hai Money break-up laid bare
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
Court documents have exposed how Finsure shifted from supporting Hai Money to terminating the sub-aggregation agreement... READ MORE