Broker

Brokers warned to be prepared for onslaught of investor queries
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2026
The mortgage and finance broking industry is bracing for a surge in client inquiries following the federal... READ MORE

Calls grow to expand CDR as AI heightens data risks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
Industry leaders have said artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial data moves, warning existing channels are... READ MORE

Investor surge leaves owner-occupier lending in the dust
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
New data has shown investor loans racing ahead of owner‑occupier borrowing in the March quarter. READ MORE

Recludo deepens national broker push with My Expert deal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
Recludo has taken a majority stake in a Victorian financial services business as it steps up its national growth... READ MORE

Broker urges mandatory 3-year apprenticeships for newcomers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 May 2026
A broker is pushing for longer, tougher mentorship programs for new brokers, as lending complexity continues to... READ MORE

Instant asset write-off to be made permanent

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Budget preview: A permanent tax break for assets, new housing infrastructure funding, and AI‑driven approvals have... READ MORE

Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented... READ MORE

Capita Finance announces new ownership, AFG takes minority stake
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Brokers at Western Australia-based brokerage Capita Finance have acquired the company from its former owners, with... READ MORE

Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after... READ MORE

Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its... READ MORE