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Investor lending surges to record high
by Will Paige • 13 Nov 2025
New investment loans have reached record highs in number and dollar terms, ABS research has found.
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Public trust in banks rises sharply
by Will Paige • 13 Nov 2025
The public’s trust in the big four has rebounded strongly over the past year, lifting consumer sentiment towards the... READ MORE
Bell Partners Finance rebrands to Evolve Lending and Finance
by Annie Kane • 13 Nov 2025
Billion-dollar broker Mark Stevenson has rebranded his brokerage to become Evolve Lending and... READ MORE
Record-low volume of new credit licences approved
by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2025
The financial year 2025 recorded the lowest volume of new credit licences approved since the licensing regime began 15... READ MORE
Gender imbalance hindering progress in broking: Peter White
by Reporter • 12 Nov 2025
Progress and innovation are being held back in mortgage broking due to a persistent gender imbalance, according to FBAA... READ MORE
Broker mortgage share shrinks further at CBA amid proprietary push
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
CBA’s household deposits and home lending grew faster than the average for the banking sector in its first... READ MORE
Solomons Capital names commercial and specialist lending head
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
The private lender’s new head of commercial and specialist lending will oversee product development and broker... READ MORE
Expectations for variable rates to climb surge to 14-month high
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
Consumer expectations for higher variable rates have risen sharply, new Westpac–Melbourne Institute research has... READ MORE
UBank launches 10% deposit mortgage
by Will Paige • 11 Nov 2025
The digital bank’s new mortgage product is aimed at helping borrowers clear the deposit hurdle.
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Government calls for lenders to join Help to Buy panel
by Annie Kane • 11 Nov 2025
Lenders are being called on to join the lender panel for the incoming Help to Buy Scheme and to join the existing 5 per... READ MORE
Broker share hits new record at ANZ
by Will Paige • 10 Nov 2025
The third-party channel has continued to dominate home lending growth for ANZ, but the major has reiterated its focus... READ MORE
Bluestone launches residential construction loan
by Reporter • 10 Nov 2025
The non-bank lender has announced two new products, including a residential construction loan, as it continues to... READ MORE
MFAA CEO hits back at channel conflict
by Annie Kane • 10 Nov 2025
The head of the broker association has voiced her ‘disappointment’ that channel conflict is ‘rearing its ugly... READ MORE
Wisr announces $11.4m equity raise, upgrades guidance
by Will Paige • 10 Nov 2025
The ASX-listed lender has upgraded its full-year guidance after announcing a new capital raise and debt... READ MORE
FBAA data reveals the areas that need more brokers
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2025
While broker numbers continue to rise, new data from the FBAA has revealed which areas are currently underserved by... READ MORE
Macquarie Bank book grew 13% in 1H26
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2025
High broker engagement and a strong consumer experience has been cited as the reason for the lender’s rapid mortgage... READ MORE
First home buyers flock to use refreshed 5% deposit scheme
by Will Paige • 7 Nov 2025
Demand for the government guarantee scheme is surging, new figures show.
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Beyond the spin: The real price banks pay to replace brokers
by Phil Rice • 7 Nov 2025
Major banks are ramping up AI partnerships and internal lending teams in a bid to claw back market share. But the... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 3–7...
by Reporter • 7 Nov 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE
NAB’s proprietary lending soars 46% in under 2 years
by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2025
The major bank has seen proprietary lending accelerate by 46 per cent between the financial year 2024 and the end of... READ MORE
Which lenders are growing fastest at the moment?
by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2025
The latest APRA data shows that some lenders continue to grow their loan books rapidly, while others are going... READ MORE
Mortgage holders shift financial focus to debt repayment
by Will Paige • 6 Nov 2025
Australians with mortgages are prioritising paying down debt over saving, according to Agile Market... READ MORE
Australian AI Awards 2025 winners revealed
by Reporter • 5 Nov 2025
Over 30 professionals and businesses have been announced as winners in the annual Australian AI Awards... READ MORE
Lift standards or face stronger action, ASIC tells private lenders
by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2025
The financial services regulator’s report into private markets includes a clear directive to the rapidly expanding... READ MORE
‘Anything’s possible’ for future rate calls: Bullock
by Will Paige • 5 Nov 2025
The RBA is still working on the technical assumption of one more interest rate cut in 2026, but governor Michele... READ MORE
Dwelling approvals surge as multi-density pipeline rebounds
by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2025
Building approvals jumped 12 per cent in September, with economists flagging incentives for high-density growth and... READ MORE
SME sector showing signs of cautious optimism: Banjo Loans
by Ben Squires • 5 Nov 2025
The non-bank lender’s latest report has indicated signs of cautious optimism among small businesses, even while... READ MORE
RBA holds its horses on race day rate cut
by Will Paige • 4 Nov 2025
The central bank continues to keep a tight rein on the cash rate.
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Westpac confirms push to grow proprietary lending
by Will Paige • 4 Nov 2025
The major has joined the other big four banks in signalling its intention to grow proprietary lending.
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Online mortgage applications up fivefold at CBA
by Annie Kane • 4 Nov 2025
The major bank has reported strong demand for self-serve mortgages, as online home loan applications increased fivefold... READ MORE
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