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Macquarie, ING charge ahead as BOQ, Suncorp retreat
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
Investor lending has sped up again in March as Macquarie Bank and ING outpace the majors, while other lenders... READ MORE

Sydney, Melbourne slide as housing upswing hits turning point
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
National dwelling values have stalled as higher rates, weak sentiment, and affordability pressures push the heat into... READ MORE

LMG names industry veteran as business lending executive

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
Loan Market Group has moved to sharpen its business lending strategy with a senior leadership hire drawn from one of... READ MORE

Wisr cracks $1bn loan book as originations surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
The fintech has passed a major milestone with surging March-quarter demand and upgraded growth ambitions. READ MORE

Finsure terminates sub-aggregation agreement with Hai Money

by Annie Kane • 30 Apr 2026
Hai Money’s sub-aggregation agreement with Finsure has been terminated after concerns were raised by lenders about... READ MORE

Softer CPI fails to shift majors’ May hike forecasts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Apr 2026
The major banks have maintained their prediction of a May cash rate hike, despite the all-important quarterly trimmed... READ MORE

Connective announces white label deal targeting SME lending gap
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Apr 2026
A new partnership between Connective and Octet is set to provide brokers with swifter access to working capital as... READ MORE

Money Quest unveils MQG Lending in white label pus
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Apr 2026
The new MQG-branded product suite is set to tap specialist, non-bank, and private funding partnerships ahead of wider... READ MORE

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