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Liberty Financial reports record originations despite rising...
by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2026
The non-bank lending group has achieved a new half-year record for loan originations, even as its book faces high... READ MORE

Borrowers pivot to savings as rate pressures rebuild
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Feb 2026
Mortgage households are quietly shifting from pure debt reduction to upgrading cash buffers – just as higher... READ MORE

Record ColCap deal sets new RMBS benchmark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Feb 2026
ColCap’s latest prime mortgage deal has reshaped funding lines, with the landmark securitisation drawing in deep... READ MORE

Industry responds to introducer program compliance concerns
by Ben Squires • 23 Feb 2026
The broking industry has responded to a media report highlighting potential compliance issues relating to a major... READ MORE

Home loan surge and brokers power MyState’s 1H26 results

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Feb 2026
A sharp lift in mortgage activity and third‑party flows have defined MyState Bank’s first-half story. READ MORE

Regional markets seize growth lead from capital cities
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Feb 2026
Regional housing markets have quietly pulled ahead of the capitals – and the gap is starting to widen. READ MORE

Latitude lifts profits as record loan, card volumes roll in
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Feb 2026
Record originations, wider margins, and a growing broker network have helped the non‑bank’s bottom line surge. READ MORE

PICA warns brokers over investment modelling tool risks
by Ben Squires • 20 Feb 2026
Mortgage brokers are among the professions at risk of providing unlicensed financial advice when using property... READ MORE

Money stress reshaping young Australians’ health, life plans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Feb 2026
New research has revealed money worries are forcing young Australians into increasingly tough choices about health,... READ MORE

MA Money, Finsure turbocharge MA Financial’s FY25 results
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Feb 2026
Loan book and broker network growth have accelerated across MA Money and Finsure, backed by fresh funding firepower. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16–20...
by Reporter • 20 Feb 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 20... READ MORE

Prime lending and brokers drive record Pepper Money year
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
Surging prime flows have reshaped Pepper Money’s loan book, powering record growth. READ MORE

AFG brokers post record half-year volumes in 1H26
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
A bigger, more productive AFG broker network has driven record half-year flows, sharpening the group’s growth pivot. READ MORE

Peak credit body urges system overhaul after Westpac court case

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The peak body for credit is pushing for a broad-scale rethink of reporting rules after a minor shortfall derailed a... READ MORE

IMF warns 5% Deposit Scheme risks fuelling prices
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The global lender has urged a rethink of the federal government’s flagship deposit guarantee program, while making... READ MORE

NAB ramps up proprietary flows as loan book climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The major bank has kicked off the financial year with rising direct mortgage flows and a larger loan book. READ MORE

RBA flags hotter economy as majors broadly tip May hike

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Fresh minutes have revealed the Reserve Bank doubted how “restrictive” existing policy was, with the major banks... READ MORE

Judo loan book climbs as broker flows drive growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Judo Bank’s lending book has surged in the first half of the financial year 2026, with broker-sourced SME volumes and... READ MORE

Skip targets ‘second chance’ owners with rebrand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Skip, formerly known as Sucasa, is seeking to shake up the low-deposit market after it announced a new rebrand with a... READ MORE

Shadow ministry revealed, Tim Wilson becomes shadow treasurer
by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2026
The revamped Coalition has revealed its shadow ministry, with Angus Taylor naming Tim Wilson as shadow treasurer, while... READ MORE

Centrepoint off-loads aggregation business to Astute

by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2026
The financial services business has announced it is divesting its lending aggregation business, excluding the back... READ MORE

Connective warns BID files must prove choices to ASIC
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
Following ASIC’s latest BID review update, the aggregator has said broker files now carry far greater consequences. READ MORE

MFAA warns against blunt PII reforms in CSLR review
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
The MFAA has backed the CSLR as a key consumer safeguard, yet cautioned Treasury against enacting blanket changes which... READ MORE

Major survey opens for broker feedback
by Reporter • 17 Feb 2026
Brokers are being asked to share their feedback on how lenders are performing for the 17th annual Third-Party Lending... READ MORE

Bendigo broker flows drop as loan book shrinks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
A softer half for residential lending has seen Bendigo Bank’s home loan book edge lower and its broker share... READ MORE