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Derry Tanzil and Marco Conciatore

Why brokers are turning to commercial lending to grow their business
by Will Paige • 8 Aug 2025
More brokers are exploring opportunities in commercial and asset finance as the residential lending market becomes...READ MORE

ANZ updates lending policy for self-employed borrowers
by Annie Kane • 8 Aug 2025
The major bank has rolled out a series of changes to its mortgage policies to make it easier for self-employed... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8...
by Ben Squires • 8 Aug 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Investor lending helps AMP Bank return to growth

by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2025
Non-major bank AMP Bank has seen a return to loan book growth in 2025 and is anticipating a stronger second half as it... READ MORE
Jim Chalmers

Government accepts majority of banking review recommendations
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has agreed to eight of nine recommendations outlined in a review into small and medium‑sized... READ MORE

LMG reports second-highest approvals on record

by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2025
Mortgage approvals at the aggregation and brokerage group rose to $4.62 billion in June 2025, the second-highest figure... READ MORE
Owen Wilson

Mortgage Choice growth boosts REA Group earnings
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
Strong submissions and settlement growth at Mortgage Choice have contributed to a lift in earnings at parent company... READ MORE
Nicole Evans

Wisr launches secured personal loan product
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025

Borrowers can use cars or caravans as qualifying assets to secure personal loans with a reduced interest rate.

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Housebuilding

Policy rethink needed to boost housing supply, Cotality warns
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
A bottleneck in the build phase is hindering government efforts to accelerate new housing delivery, Cotality research... READ MORE
Wealth transfer brokers

Broking industry set for shake-up from $3.5tn wealth transfer
by Will Paige • 6 Aug 2025

Brokers can benefit from a massive $3.5 trillion wealth transfer wave set to pass down from Baby Boomers.

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Loan Market launches major consumer campaign

by Annie Kane • 6 Aug 2025

The major brokerage is launching a multimillion-dollar consumer campaign as it prepares for growth.

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Home values hit record high in July: PropTrack
by Reporter • 6 Aug 2025
New data revealed Australia’s national median home value rose 4.9 per cent over the year to July 2025, hitting a new... READ MORE
Andrew Gooding

Melbourne brokerage names Andrew Gooding as COO
by Will Paige • 6 Aug 2025

Mortgage Domayne appoints seasoned financial services executive Andrew Gooding as COO.

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Peter White

FBAA membership jumps 20% to hit record
by Will Paige • 6 Aug 2025
FBAA managing director Peter White has hailed educational initiatives and professional development for driving... READ MORE

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

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
Daniel Mulino

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
Jim Chalmers

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 four banks

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
Suburbs

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
Elsa Markula

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
Senior borrower

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
Anja Pannek

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
Paul Herbert and Melissa Christy

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
Mel Griffin

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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ABS

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
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