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Loan Market to embed AI across broker network

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2025
The branded brokerage has begun testing a suite of artificial intelligence tools for branded brokers as part of its...READ MORE

Pricing and credit assessment fail to meet broker expectations

by Will Paige • 5 Aug 2025
Brokers rate pricing and credit assessment as crucial, but satisfaction levels lag behind, Agile Market Intelligence... READ MORE

Consultation into CSLR special levy launches

by Will Paige • 5 Aug 2025
The government is calling for feedback on the CSLR special levy and is considering options such as spreading out... READ MORE

Brokers launch AI-backed platform for loan policy research

by Annie Kane • 4 Aug 2025
A new AI tool aimed at simplifying lender policy research and client recommendation has launched, co-founded by two... READ MORE

Corporate tax cuts backed by Productivity Commission

by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025
Sweeping tax rate cuts for small and medium-sized businesses are among the proposals in the Productivity Commission’s... READ MORE

Big 4 post gains in home lending

by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025
The big four banks have maintained steady growth, while Macquarie Bank continues to rank among the fastest-growing... READ MORE

Capitals drive sixth straight month of home price gains

by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025

Dwelling values rose across every capital city in July, Cotality research has found.

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CEFC celebrates record-breaking year

by Ben Squires • 4 Aug 2025
The government-owned ‘green’ bank has reported a record-breaking result from activity during the previous financial... READ MORE

Arca urges brokers to shield clients from ‘predatory’ credit...

by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
The consumer credit association’s CEO has highlighted how brokers can protect clients from “predatory” debt... READ MORE

Reverse mortgage ‘minefield’ leaves retirees vulnerable to costly...

by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
The growing complexity of the reverse mortgage market is “bamboozling” older borrowers and increasing the risk of... READ MORE

MFAA calls for stamp duty removal ahead of government roundtable

by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
Ahead of the government’s roundtable later this month, the industry body has pressed Treasurer Jim Chalmers to make... READ MORE

AMP Bank unveils broker platform

by Will Paige • 31 Jul 2025
The new platform verifies more information ahead of loan applications to help simplify the mortgage process for... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards launches in 2025

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Commercial Finance Awards 2025, run in partnership with principal... READ MORE

Aussie ‘doubles down’ on real estate relationships

by Annie Kane • 31 Jul 2025
As part of its brand transformation, major brokerage Aussie is deepening its engagement with the real estate agent... READ MORE

LMG completes leadership restructure with regional director...

by Will Paige • 31 Jul 2025

The new regional director for the north will lead teams across NSW, Queensland, and the ACT.

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Underlying inflation eases to boost case for rate cut

by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Trimmed mean inflation has fallen to remain within the RBA’s target band of 2–3 per cent for a second consecutive... READ MORE

APRA proposes changes to bank licensing framework

by Ben Squires • 30 Jul 2025

The prudential regulator has proposed two changes to make bank licensing simpler and more efficient.

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Banks to refund over $93m for excessive fees

by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Banks will pay almost 1 million Australians over $93 million in refunds after a review into excessive fees charged on... READ MORE

Aquamore joins Money Quest lender panel

by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Aquamore has joined Money Quest’s lender panel to help widen its short-term commercial finance options for business... READ MORE

Wisr originations up 101% yoy

by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Personal and vehicle loan origination growth contributed to a doubling of originations over the 2025 financial year,... READ MORE

Former CBA head of broker joins Westpac

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Westpac has confirmed another senior appointment to its broker team, welcoming a former CBA head of broker to its... READ MORE

Aussie to roll out agentic AI

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Major brokerage Aussie has said it is heavily investing in artificial intelligence as part of a move to rebuild the... READ MORE

Brokers expect refinancing activity to surge

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Nearly three-quarters of brokers believe the refinancing activity will increase over the next six months as rates drop... READ MORE

HIA demands ‘urgent action’ on housing at Treasurer’s roundtable

by Will Paige • 29 Jul 2025
The HIA has called on the Treasurer to make housing the ‘centrepiece of economic reform’ ahead of the... READ MORE

MFAA memberships hit record high

by Will Paige • 28 Jul 2025

Memberships have reached a record high at the association, topping 16,000 for the first time.

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APRA to move to new regulatory framework for banks

by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2025
The prudential regulator will soon introduce a new, three-tiered approach to how it applies banking regulation related... READ MORE

Funding increases loan limits

by Will Paige • 28 Jul 2025
Funding has increased its maximum loan size, hired two BDMs, and dropped its headline rate, in a move to meet... READ MORE

Brighten partners with MSA National to accelerate settlements

by Will Paige • 28 Jul 2025
Non-bank lender Brighten has partnered with MSA National to use the legal services firm’s solutions to speed up... READ MORE

New lending limits may come in if ‘risky’ lending rises: APRA

by Annie Kane • 25 Jul 2025
The prudential regulator may intervene with new limits on lending if the lower interest rate cycle results in... READ MORE

Mortgage stress risk rises, as rate cuts fuel bigger home loans

by Will Paige • 25 Jul 2025
Despite Australia being in a rate-easing cycle, mortgagors are experiencing the highest risk rate of mortgage stress... READ MORE
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