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Calls grow to expand CDR as AI heightens data risks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
Industry leaders have said artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial data moves, warning existing channels are... READ MORE

Investor surge leaves owner-occupier lending in the dust
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
New data has shown investor loans racing ahead of owner‑occupier borrowing in the March quarter. READ MORE

Recludo deepens national broker push with My Expert deal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
Recludo has taken a majority stake in a Victorian financial services business as it steps up its national growth... READ MORE

Government to reform housing tax
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2026
The federal government has confirmed it will overhaul the tax system and bring in more initiatives to shake up the... READ MORE

Budget preview: Industry waits with bated breath for housing tax...
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2026
The federal Treasurer has confirmed that there will be a ‘tax reform’ package and housing funding in this... READ MORE

Broker urges mandatory 3-year apprenticeships for newcomers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 May 2026
A broker is pushing for longer, tougher mentorship programs for new brokers, as lending complexity continues to... READ MORE

Westpac and Bendigo Bank announce changes to rate forecasts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Westpac and Bendigo Bank have redrawn their official cash rate forecasts as major bank economists remain split on the... READ MORE

Instant asset write-off to be made permanent

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Budget preview: A permanent tax break for assets, new housing infrastructure funding, and AI‑driven approvals have... READ MORE

Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented... READ MORE

Brokers thanked for Macquarie’s 28% mortgage growth
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Macquarie Bank’s loan book has grown 28 per cent in a year to make up 7 per cent of the Australian mortgage market,... READ MORE

Capita Finance announces new ownership, AFG takes minority stake
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Brokers at Western Australia-based brokerage Capita Finance have acquired the company from its former owners, with... READ MORE

Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after... READ MORE

‘The clock is at a minute to midnight’ ASIC calls for urgent...
by Annie Kane • 8 May 2026
The financial services regulator has issued an open letter to all licensees, urging them to bolster cyber defences... READ MORE

Brokers reveal complex borrowers now ‘the norm’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
New research has revealed rising demand for complex home loans, as brokers warn that current settings are shutting out... READ MORE

Mortgage demand continues to climb amid rate shock
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
Despite higher rates, new data has shown that borrowers are still leaning into credit, with mortgage demand lifting as... READ MORE

Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8 May
by Reporter • 8 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Brokers handed new playbook to spot SME stress early
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 May 2026
The MFAA and CAFBA have unveiled joint guidance to help brokers support small businesses under rising financial... READ MORE

Better Choice ramps up national push with senior hires
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 May 2026
Better Choice has ramped up its broker-facing expansion with two senior hires and a new rebrand. READ MORE

Majors split on next RBA move after rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike the cash rate has left the big four starkly divided on what comes next, as... READ MORE

Bullock admits cash rate hikes buy RBA ‘space’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The latest cash rate hike has pushed rates into “restrictive” territory, according to Reserve Bank governor Michele... READ MORE

ANZ veteran joins AMP Bank as partnerships manager
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2026
AMP Bank has welcomed a new partnerships manager within the mortgage broker distribution team. READ MORE

Westpac welcomes ‘improvement’ in proprietary lending
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2026
Proprietary lending has grown by 5 per cent in a year, as the major bank prioritises first-party channel originations... READ MORE

HomeStart links with outsource Financial to grow SA reach
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The state-backed lender’s new alliance with outsource Financial is set to add a fresh stream of distribution for its... READ MORE

RBA reveals latest cash rate decision
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board has announced its May cash rate decision, as it responds to... READ MORE