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Melbourne accountant charged amid widening mortgage fraud probe
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Apr 2026
Police have charged a suburban accountant for allegedly laundering crime proceeds as investigators continue to trace... READ MORE

Brokers say tiny home financing trapped in classification limbo
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Apr 2026
Tiny-home demand is rising in tandem with housing stress, but brokers have revealed that clashing credit policies and... READ MORE

Federal Court hits Money3 with $1.55m car loan fine
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Apr 2026
The non-bank lender has received a hefty sanction after the Federal Court found that key checks on vulnerable borrowers... READ MORE

ASIC steps up finfluencer blitz as social media reshapes industry
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Apr 2026
Global regulators have joined forces to clamp down on unlawful finfluencers as young borrowers lean harder on social... READ MORE

CSLR levies land early as backlash over rollout erupts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Apr 2026
ASIC’s latest CSLR levy estimates have revealed higher bills and complex timing changes, which have sparked fresh... READ MORE

Connective outlines next phase for Mercury Nexus
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2026
The aggregator has set out a roadmap for its broker platform, with a focus on reducing admin, streamlining workflows,... READ MORE

Big 4 step up court action as insolvency tide holds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Apr 2026
A new wave of enforcement is building as major lenders return to the courts, while business failures remain stubbornly... READ MORE

How do aggregators track broker compliance?
by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2026
Major mortgage aggregators are ramping up their surveillance and enforcement protocols, revealing a sophisticated suite... READ MORE

MONEYME hits ‘inflection point’ as loan book surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Apr 2026
Surging loan growth and easing losses have helped the non‑bank lender reach profitable scale amid tight credit... READ MORE

Tasmania–Commonwealth deal earmarks new homes for FHBs

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Apr 2026
A new housing pact between Tasmania and the federal government will reshape the state’s growth corridors and tilt new... READ MORE

Woodbridge Capital expands investment team with senior hires
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2026
The new hires will help manage the private lender’s loan book as it continues to grow. READ MORE

APRA flags rise in high-LVR loans under 5% scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
Australia’s banking regulator has confirmed a lift in ultra‑low‑deposit lending among users of the government’s... READ MORE

Borrowers lean on brokers for end-to-end support and clarity
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
Fresh research has revealed the nuanced reasons Australians are returning to brokers – and which cohorts prize what... READ MORE

SA expands low-deposit loans as ACT unlocks FHB houses
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
South Australia has widened its low‑deposit lending suite, while a new ACT–federal deal is set to fund thousands of... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

MFAA touts 10-day discharges as productivity fix
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
Fixing one critical mortgage bottleneck could ease the nation’s productivity malaise, according to the MFAA. READ MORE

BOQ mortgage book shrinks as bank eyes proprietary push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital‑first proprietary... READ MORE

5% deposit turbocharges cheaper homes as price gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
New figures have shown that properties that sit below the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme’s price caps are racing ahead,... READ MORE

Solicitor charged for alleged involvement in multimillion-dollar...
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
A 32-year-old solicitor has been brought in on charges relating to multimillion-dollar fraud, joining a growing list of... READ MORE

Aggregators call for better data sharing

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
As a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal rocks the mortgage industry, Australia’s major aggregators have revealed that... READ MORE

Brokers reveal loans they’re choosing not to write
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Apr 2026
Brokers have revealed the types of loans they are increasingly opting not to write, as more step away from highly... READ MORE

LMG confirms 2 matters under investigation in fraud probe
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
Australia’s largest aggregation group has confirmed that it is investigating two matters relating to alleged fraud... READ MORE

Pepper powers into 2026 with double-digit lending surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Apr 2026
Quarterly applications and originations have jumped at Pepper Money, as the lender flags volatile conditions and rising... READ MORE

Brokers say shifting pre-approvals leaving borrowers exposed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
Rapid rate hikes are rendering home loan pre-approvals unreliable, brokers have warned, leaving more buyers exposed at... READ MORE

FBAA warns CGT shake-up will deepen rental pain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has said the federal government’s plans to wind back investor tax breaks... READ MORE