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Borrowers flock to brokers for expertise and access: FBAA
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Mar 2026
A new national survey has revealed borrowers are turning to brokers for market experience and time‑saving... READ MORE

Mortgage broker share hits record December high
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Mar 2026
Australian mortgage brokers have set a new December benchmark for home loan activity, as borrowers lean further into... READ MORE

Bullock warns Iran conflict could prolong high inflation
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has cautioned that the ensuing conflict in the Middle East could... READ MORE

Brokers call for lender innovation to plug market gaps
by Annie Kane • 3 Mar 2026
Despite a recent wave of innovation across the lending landscape, brokers are calling on lenders to address critical... READ MORE

Unlocking elite performance: Lessons in operational excellence from...
by Annie Kane • 3 Mar 2026
As the 2026 AFL season kicks off this week, we sit down with Sydney Swans chief operating officer Drew Arthurson to... READ MORE

Aussie partners with Selling Houses Australia
by Reporter • 3 Mar 2026
Mortgage brokerage Aussie has inked a partnership with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia as it continues its... READ MORE

Private lender collapse shakes financial markets
by Annie Kane • 2 Mar 2026
The collapse of a mortgage lender in the UK is shaking financial markets, with concerns rising about the lack of... READ MORE

Wisr loan book nears $1bn as originations swell

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
The fintech lender has posted a sharp rise in half-year loan volumes as it flags a step change in profitability. READ MORE

Industry veteran to lead Peach Property broker push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
OwnHome’s buyer’s agency arm has created a senior role to spearhead rapid expansion through the third‑party... READ MORE

Financial wellbeing dips, yet home ownership drive endures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Mar 2026
Australians are tightening their belts and leaning harder on family support as financial stress climbs, yet the... READ MORE

Broking industry fires back as CBA flags broker fraud
by Annie Kane • 27 Feb 2026
The broker associations have pushed back at suggestions that the broker channel may be perpetrating fraud. READ MORE

Resimac originations climb as brokers drive growth

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has grown settlements and AUM as specialist and asset finance lending gain ground. READ MORE

BNK trims book amid push into higher margin lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
A smaller direct loan book and rapid commercial growth headline BNK Banking Group’s half-year update. READ MORE

Liberty announces record RMBS in upsized deal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has said its largest securitisation to date drew on heavy demand and marked a key funding... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Reporter • 27 Feb 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE

Finalists announced for Better Business Awards 2026
by Reporter • 26 Feb 2026
The Adviser has announced over 800 finalists for the 13th annual Better Business Awards, run in collaboration with... READ MORE

Majors brace for May hike after stubborn CPI result

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Feb 2026
Australia's major banks have all said that January’s inflation results will keep the Reserve Bank leaning towards... READ MORE

Brisbane’s dwelling price surge leaves FHBs reeling
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Feb 2026
New data has revealed that Brisbane’s cheapest dwellings have risen at breakneck speeds, with brokers warning that... READ MORE

AFG co-founder steps down after 3-decade legacy
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Feb 2026
A long-serving industry figure is retiring from a key board role at one of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators. READ MORE

Finsure tightens entry requirements amid rising concerns about...
by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2026
Aggregation group Finsure has strengthened its entry requirements in what it says is an increase in misconduct in the... READ MORE

DIY kit-home surge collides with rising tiny-home demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Feb 2026
Australians are flocking to DIY kit homes and tiny houses as affordability bites, with inquiry volumes and finance... READ MORE

Service-first playbook revealed for brokers

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Feb 2026
Corporate veteran and Better Business Summit keynote speaker, Maxine Horne, has revealed that one overlooked asset can... READ MORE

Commercial loan writing surges at Finsure

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Feb 2026
Commercial lending volumes have climbed sharply at Finsure as the aggregator network leans harder into diversified... READ MORE

Brokerage launches proprietary funding line
by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2026
Redrock Group has become the latest brokerage and aggregation group to launch its own funding line, exclusively... READ MORE

Mortgage demand climbs to 5-year high
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Feb 2026
New data has revealed that Australians rushed back into the home loan market late last year, pushing mortgage demand to... READ MORE