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SMSF resi ban ‘a grenade’, warn brokers

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Brokers have said the ban on new residential borrowing has significantly impacted pipelines, unsettled trustees, and... READ MORE

ASIC car loan crackdown targets broker oversight
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The regulator has flagged risky distributor conduct, steep fees, and weak hardship support in a fresh review of car... READ MORE

Underlying CPI jumps as majors diverge on outlook

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Underlying CPI shot up in May, yet the major banks remain at odds on the direction of inflation moving forward. READ MORE

NSW, Qld budgets reveal fresh housing measures

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The NSW and Queensland 2026–27 state budgets have unveiled new housing measures, including tax breaks, guarantees,... READ MORE

Broking industry lashes SMSF property borrowing ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
Industry associations and brokers have criticised the federal government’s move to outlaw new SMSF residential... READ MORE

Opposition, investor groups blast SMSF borrowing crackdown
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
The Coalition and investor bodies have slammed Labor’s plan to shut down new SMSF housing loans. READ MORE

Westpac forecasts investor slump as housing cycle turns
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
Westpac has warned that looming tax changes and higher interest rates could significantly sap housing demand and... READ MORE

Wellness Wednesday: James Allan, MFG Finance
by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2026
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of... READ MORE

Government agrees to ban future LRBAs for resi

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
The government has agreed to prohibit new SMSF residential borrowing after striking a deal with the Greens to pass its... READ MORE

Brokers look beyond mortgages as demand softens

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
A mounting residential slowdown and major tax changes are nudging more residential brokers towards commercial deals. READ MORE

Clearance rates slump to lowest level since 2020
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
Australia’s capital city auction market has slipped to its weakest preliminary result in years, as vendors shy away... READ MORE

Constraining broker access reduces choice, warns AMP Bank CEO
by Annie Kane • 23 Jun 2026
Speaking after CBA moved to disaccredit inactive brokers, the group executive of AMP Bank has said banks of all sizes... READ MORE

Broking leaders take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
Broking and lending executives have taken part in the 21st Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising funds to support the rising... READ MORE

21% of property investors using brokers
by Annie Kane • 22 Jun 2026
Nearly 60 per cent of investors have at least one professional adviser, with more than a fifth using a mortgage broker,... READ MORE

CBA tips major investor pivot after tax overhaul

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
As housing tax breaks fade, Australia’s biggest lender has said investors are redrawing their property plans. READ MORE

AFCA report puts broker processes under spotlight: MFAA
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
The MFAA has warned that fresh guidance from AFCA shows how routine process failures can escalate into serious... READ MORE

APRA orders banks to brace for future geopolitical shocks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
APRA has told lenders to lift their game on geopolitical risk, warning that awareness of global tensions must now be... READ MORE

Details of new CGT discount for start-ups revealed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Jun 2026
Treasury has outlined the details of its new capital gains discount for start-ups, with the aim of shielding genuine... READ MORE

CBA to disaccredit inactive brokers

by Annie Kane • 18 Jun 2026
Brokers who have not lodged a loan with CBA recently are set to be disaccredited by the major bank, as it moves to... READ MORE

Albanese locks in major CGT carve-outs for SMEs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
After weeks of backlash, the federal government has widened CGT concessions and trimmed its own tax powers. READ MORE

Rate hikes reverse price falls, squeeze borrowing power
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Fresh data has shown that recent cash rate increases have reversed any affordability boosts from softer prices, with... READ MORE

Banks ramp up lending as competition accelerates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Fresh data has revealed that banks are pumping a record amount of credit into housing and business. READ MORE

Majors split as they lock in fresh rate calls

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Economists at the big four banks have sketched out starkly different cash rate forecasts. READ MORE

ASIC moves to expose fake financial services websites
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
The regulator is wiring website checks into its register as imposter scams surge across the finance industry. READ MORE

Product policy now the most important factor to brokers

by Annie Kane • 17 Jun 2026
As servicing tightens, product policy has become the leading factor for brokers when recommending a lender, but... READ MORE