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Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE

MFAA says lending must sit at heart of verifiable credentials
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The MFAA has pushed for a lending‑first approach as the federal government designs its new digital identity... READ MORE

One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the... READ MORE

MFAA reveals plan to unlock broker business dynamism
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
The MFAA has told the Productivity Commission that outdated qualifications, tax settings, and regulatory overload are... READ MORE

Fintech body calls for redesign of CGT break for founders
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
Industry groups have said the federal government’s new tax carve-out for innovative businesses could miss its mark... READ MORE

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards...
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2026
The search for Australia’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence has officially begun. READ MORE

ASIC levies surge for credit intermediaries
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
ASIC’s latest funding blueprint has revealed another sizeable jump in the levy bill for credit intermediaries. READ MORE

Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2026
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2026
The hunt is on for Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and companies, as submissions and nominations... READ MORE

Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations. READ MORE

Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on... READ MORE

Banks slice mortgage rates as competition heats up

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Rising cash rate expectations haven’t stopped a fresh round of home loan discounting as lenders jostle for business. READ MORE

Pepper bolsters AFG, Mortgage Choice commercial suites
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Pepper Money is reshaping its white label partnerships with AFG and Mortgage Choice. READ MORE

SA stamp duty waiver fuels surge in downsizer demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The South Australian government’s move to offer stamp duty exemptions for downsizers is reshaping the state’s... READ MORE

Aussie unveils new higher trail franchise model

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Aussie Home Loans has revealed its new franchise model, with the pathway set to reshape how trail, leads, and brands... READ MORE

Treasury releases trust tax change discussion paper
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Treasury has opened a formal consultation on its proposed overhaul of how discretionary trust income is taxed,... READ MORE

Building starts slide as housing targets slip further away
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Fresh construction figures have shown dwelling starts losing momentum, with industry bodies warning that the nation is... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6–10 July
by Reporter • 10 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

Simplification and compliance top priority for new FBAA CEO
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2026
Operational simplification, broker engagement and education, and compliance support are among the top priorities of the... READ MORE

RBA flags tightening risk if Middle East conflict endures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
Persistent conflict‑driven oil shocks are now firmly on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s radar as a potential... READ MORE

NSW planning overhaul accelerates major housing pipeline
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
NSW’s revamped planning pathway is reshaping the state’s future housing pipeline and tightening delivery time... READ MORE

Entourage snaps up Loan Market Geelong
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2026
Major brokerage Entourage has acquired Loan Market Geelong from Sarah Thomson, expanding the Entourage brand to... READ MORE

Court date set in insurance case against Aussie
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
A long‑running class action over Aussie‑branded mortgage protection cover is set to reach the Federal Court. READ MORE