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Mortgage Ezy cuts rates, raises trail commissions
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has cut rates by up to 0.50 per cent and increased trail commissions on all...READ MORE
Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary... READ MORE
Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today,... READ MORE
LMG welcomes new group executive member
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The aggregation group has announced the appointment of a new group executive of product, tech, and data to spearhead... READ MORE
Spring selling season sees housing values surge
by Ben Squires • 1 Oct 2025
Supply-side issues and increased borrowing capacity have led to the strongest monthly increase in national dwelling... READ MORE
Submissions open for Top 25 Brokerages 2026
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The Adviser is on the search for the leading brokerages in the country, with submissions now open for the Top 25... READ MORE
Banks adjust rate trajectory following RBA decision
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2025
Another major bank has pushed back its timings for the next cash rate reduction, after the Reserve Bank held the... READ MORE
First home buyers less likely to reduce repayments after rate cuts:...
by Ben Squires • 30 Sep 2025
Recent analysis from the major lender has suggested first home buyers were less likely to reduce their repayments than... READ MORE
Arch Finance joins Connective lender panel
by Reporter • 30 Sep 2025
Connective Commercial and Asset Finance has welcomed Arch Finance to its lender panel, providing brokers with access to... READ MORE
CSLR recommendation could see costs plummet by 80%
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is recommending that payments are only made for capital loss, which would... READ MORE
Companies named and shamed in new CSLR list
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
A detailed list of financial companies that have made compensation payments under the Compensation Scheme of Last... READ MORE
Short-term fix or long-term risk: Brokers on Home Guarantee
by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
The broking industry has questioned whether changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme will actually address long-term... READ MORE
Housing affordability second-highest ethical challenge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The cost of housing has been ranked as the second-highest ethical dilemma in Australia, according to a new... READ MORE
Market tips RBA to hold rates steady
by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
Markets are pricing virtually no chance of a September rate cut following stronger-than-expected inflation... READ MORE
Non-banks fire up RMBS activity ahead of growth surge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
Australia’s non-bank lenders are ramping up activity in the securitisation market, signalling preparations for a... READ MORE
Brokers embrace non-banks as sector usage hits record high
by Reporter • 26 Sep 2025
ANALYSIS New research shows brokers are increasingly turning to non-bank lenders for faster, more flexible solutions,... READ MORE
ASIC flags concerns over lenders’ hardship practices
by Will Paige • 26 Sep 2025
The watchdog has urged mortgage lenders to focus on improving hardship support for customers in financial... READ MORE
Almost two-thirds of SMEs forecast revenue growth
by Will Paige • 26 Sep 2025
The majority of small- to medium-sized enterprises expect revenue to rise over the next six months, according to... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22–26...
by Ben Squires • 26 Sep 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE
NAB says rates will not drop until May
by Will Paige • 25 Sep 2025
The major bank has adjusted its cash rate forecast, suggesting there will be no more rate cuts this year, given new... READ MORE
Solomons Capital welcomes national BDM
by Reporter • 25 Sep 2025
The private lender has named its new national business development manager, who will lead broker engagement and... READ MORE
Quickli to integrate into CitoPlus
by Annie Kane • 25 Sep 2025
The two fintechs are partnering to enable brokers to streamline the loan process when digitally submitting joint... READ MORE
Westpac to cull teller roles, appoint more bankers
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
The major plans to cut roles in bank telling and retail banking, while appointing around 200 staff across home and... READ MORE
More borrowers escape ‘mortgage prison’ as refi rates rise
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Nearly all brokers have helped clients refinance and secure a discount on their loan, according to the MFAA.
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Nature of broker complaints is shifting
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Connective has flagged that the nature of complaints being made against mortgage and finance brokers is... READ MORE
Easing cash rate drives stronger mortgage demand
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Lower interest rates are driving a rise in mortgage demand and refinancing activity.
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Brokers urged to help SMEs prepare for busy retail season
by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2025
Finance brokers are being encouraged to initiate conversations about seasonal cash flow needs now, as the peak trading... READ MORE
MA Money welcomes new head of commercial
by Will Paige • 23 Sep 2025
Ahead of the launch of commercial loan products, the non-bank lender has welcomed a new head of commercial to spearhead... READ MORE
Home Guarantee changes will raise house prices: RBA
by Will Paige • 23 Sep 2025
The central bank has stated that the expanded scheme will increase the borrowing capacity of first home buyers, but... READ MORE
Great Southern Bank and P&N Group hold merger talks
by Will Paige • 22 Sep 2025
A member vote on the proposed merger could take place as soon as late 2026.
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