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COBA names new chief to lead mutual banking advocacy

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Oct 2026
The COBA has announced the appointment of its next chief executive. READ MORE

In Focus: What brokers and investors need to know about private credit

by Ben Squires • 7 Oct 2026
Private credit can provide flexibility for borrowers, but getting the right outcome requires careful structuring, clear... READ MORE

Brighten tips 50% commercial broker market share within 2 years

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Oct 2026
Brighten anticipates a stronger commercial foothold for brokers as changing borrower priorities open fresh lending... READ MORE

Help to Buy broker access grows as fourth lender joins

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Oct 2026
A new lender has joined the Help to Buy lending panel, opening another broker pathway into the shared-equity scheme. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Cash rate hits 15-year...

by Ben Squires • 2 Oct 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate again this week, taking it to a 15-year high. But that was just... READ MORE

Westpac’s loan book plummets as mortgage growth collapses

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Oct 2026
Westpac’s housing loan book substantially fell in August, with mortgage growth at the largest lenders grinding to a... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – ASIC puts private credit...

by Annie Kane • 25 Sep 2026
From ASIC issuing stern warnings to private credit providers to the ongoing challenges in housing feasibility, this... READ MORE

RAMS reaches $29.6m deal over franchise terminations

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Sep 2026
The former Westpac-owned subsidiary has moved to resolve claims over terminated franchises and withheld trail... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Mortgage demand dips...

by Ben Squires • 18 Sep 2026
Mortgage demand is continuing to slide across key borrower segments, while crude oil prices and rising inflation are... READ MORE

ADI assets top $7tn as investor pipeline cools

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Sep 2026
Australia’s banking system grew larger over the June quarter, but the home-loan market is showing fresh signs of... READ MORE