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Big 4 unite behind twin March, May hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
All of the nation’s major banks have now converged on a sharper interest rate path as markets brace for a pivotal... READ MORE

RBA flags hotter inflation as expectations soar

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Andrew Hauser has flagged higher inflation as consumer inflation expectations... READ MORE

Perth sprints ahead as Sydney, Melbourne stall
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
New figures have found mid-sized capitals are racing ahead, while the nation’s two largest cities continue to lose... READ MORE

Homesafe taps new distribution chief to broaden equity access
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
A new partnerships chief is set to steer Homesafe’s first major tilt into the third‑party channel. READ MORE

NAB, CBA, and Westpac tip back-to-back rate hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
Three of Australia’s biggest banks have shifted their calls on the Reserve Bank’s next move, now tipping an earlier... READ MORE

Lenders turn to AI to scale mortgage operations
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
New research has revealed AI is set to reshape how Australia’s lenders process and approve loans. READ MORE

Supply crunch locks out new wave of first home buyers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
New figures from a major bank have suggested that tight housing stock is increasingly dictating who gets a foothold on... READ MORE

ANZ becomes final major bank to join 5% Deposit Scheme

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2026
After being the only major bank not to be part of the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme, the big four bank will... READ MORE

MFAA launches new push to channel borrowers to brokers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A fresh national marketing blitz is set to spotlight brokers and provide borrowers with a revamped digital gateway to... READ MORE

Housing-rich retirees tap just 1% of equity pool
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A new survey has revealed a vast reserve of untapped home equity, as older Australians cautiously expand their use of... READ MORE

Open banking pitched as antidote to AI-fuelled loan fraud
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
New research has shown lenders are turning to consent-based data sharing to tackle mounting mortgage fraud risks. READ MORE

LMG brings back WA leader to steer new growth phase
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A familiar face has returned to guide Loan Market Group through its next period of expansion. READ MORE

ASIC confirms it is investigating CBA loan fraud

by Annie Kane • 9 Mar 2026
The financial services regulator has confirmed it is “making compliance inquiries” into CBA’s alleged mortgage... READ MORE

Macquarie surges as ANZ slumps in January mortgage shake-up
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Mar 2026
January bank data has revealed Macquarie Bank powering ahead across both borrower types, while ANZ’s total loan book... READ MORE

ASIC urges lenders to help shape roadmap for AI innovation
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Mar 2026
The corporate watchdog has said it wants industry leaders to drive safe AI adoption in lending, but under clearer... READ MORE

GSB turbocharges broker-led home loan growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Mar 2026
Broker-originated mortgages and surging home loan balances have powered a half-year uplift for Great Southern Bank. READ MORE

Cash, risk, and planning: Maxine Horne’s blueprint for brokers

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Mar 2026
Business entrepreneur and Better Business Summit keynote speaker Maxine Horne has shared the no-nonsense tips she said... READ MORE

Who are the top female brokers in Australia?
by Annie Kane • 6 Mar 2026
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing the leading female brokers in Australia, in... READ MORE

Grants for first home buyers driving up prices and debt
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
A new white paper has warned that popular first home buyer grants are driving up prices and debt, even as they help... READ MORE

Offset offsets: Young borrowers turbocharge NAB’s mortgage buffers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
New figures have revealed younger home owners are rapidly embracing offset accounts to blunt rising interest costs. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 2–6 March
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

Broker work shifts downmarket as property demand rises

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
New data has revealed that borrowers’ reliance on brokers is holding at near record highs as demand tilts further... READ MORE

Unit approvals slump, while houses defy downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
Fresh data has shown January building approvals sliding after higher‑density housing dropped sharply, yet... READ MORE

Brighten unveils new state-based leadership structure

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Mar 2026
Brighten has reshaped its distribution team and teased national growth plans after it announced a raft of senior state... READ MORE

Speed over strategy: Why brokers risk missing AI’s bigger...
by Annie Kane • 5 Mar 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes professional services, brokers are increasingly experimenting with the technology,... READ MORE