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Broker usage shows growing dominance of big 4 banks
by Will Paige • 18 Jul 2025
The majors are earning stronger satisfaction ratings from brokers and seeing increased broker usage.
READ MOREMortgage Ezy Group becomes a fully securitised lender
by Reporter • 18 Jul 2025
The Mortgage Ezy Group has become a fully securitised lender, enabling it to have more control over its lending... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14–18...
by Ben Squires • 18 Jul 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 18... READ MORE
YBR adds 2 lenders to panel, launches broker development program
by Will Paige • 18 Jul 2025
YBR has added to its lender panel in a move to offer more niche lending options.
READ MOREWhat do brokers think of crypto-backed mortgages?
by Will Paige • 17 Jul 2025
With plans announced for Australia’s “first Bitcoin-backed home loan”, brokers have unpacked their thoughts on... READ MORE
Aggregator CEO hits back at Unloan advert
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2025
The CEO of a major aggregator has called out a lender’s advertising campaign for calling on borrowers to “flick the... READ MORE
Franchisee growth drives record loan volumes at Resolve Finance
by Will Paige • 17 Jul 2025
The brokerage settled $2.2 billion in loans over FY25, following a ‘standout year’ of franchise growth.
READ MOREAustralian AI Awards returns for 2025
by Reporter • 16 Jul 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2025, celebrating those leading the artificial... READ MORE
Parents have biggest influence on banking choices
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The majority of consumers still pick their bank based on parental influence, according to new research, potentially... READ MORE
Evolving SME finance landscape provides opportunity for brokers
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2025
More than half of Australia’s small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) intend to fund new investments with a... READ MORE
WA and Qld average mortgage size continues to rise: AFG
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The average mortgage size lodged by AFG brokers continues to rise, but the increase varies across states.
READ MORE‘Urgent’ reforms needed to fix housing crisis: CBA
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The major bank has pushed the government for ‘urgency’ to ensure the correct policy settings are in place to build... READ MORE
Convictions handed down for ‘interest-free mortgage’ lender
by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2025
Officials of an unlicensed mortgage lender Remedy Housing have been convicted of dishonesty offences for their role in... READ MORE
Mortgage lodgements hit record high at AFG
by Will Paige • 15 Jul 2025
AFG brokers lodged a record $27 billion in home loans in the June quarter, a new quarterly record for the... READ MORE
Maxiron Capital unveils new loan for time-critical deals
by Ben Squires • 15 Jul 2025
The lender has unveiled a business bridging loan to help borrowers settle loans faster.
READ MOREAussie doubles down on its evolution in new campaign
by Ben Squires • 15 Jul 2025
The iconic brokerage brand has launched a national marketing campaign as part of the repositioning of the 33-year-old... READ MORE
Aggregator to acquire broker-built fintech
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2025
A major aggregator has announced it is to acquire a lender policy and scenario fintech, with its founder joining the... READ MORE
Macquarie to sell $1.5bn car loan portfolio to Allied Credit
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
The announcement comes over a year after the lender confirmed it would no longer be offering new car loans.
READ MOREHow debt consolidation can help borrowers go from chaos to control
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
For some borrowers, debt consolidation can be an effective way to get a handle on outgoings. But how can brokers get... READ MORE
Mortgage holders outspend renters and outright owners: CBA
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
Home owners with mortgages are increasing their spending more than renters and outright owners, according to the major... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice brokers contribute to record donations
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
The major brokerage has helped raise a record sum to support Australians in need through its charity... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards finalists announced for 2025
by Reporter • 11 Jul 2025
The finalists have been revealed for the 15th annual Australian Broking Awards 2025, run in partnership with principal... READ MORE
Connective expands white label offering with reverse mortgage
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
The aggregator’s new white label reverse mortgage has been developed with specialist lender Household... READ MORE
Brokers exceed target in community fundraiser
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
Loan Market Group brokers have raised valuable funds to support Australians who are in desperate need of help.
READ MOREHot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11 July
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11... READ MORE
Banks reaffirm August rate cut following shock July decision
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025
Major bank economists have doubled down on their August rate cut forecasts after the RBA surprised the market consensus... READ MORE
More rate cuts would exacerbate house prices: Cotality
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025
Incoming reductions to the cash rate will likely further elevate home values, according to property insights company... READ MORE
Experian and Stryd bring open banking solution to brokers
by Ben Squires • 10 Jul 2025
The two fintechs have collaborated to help brokers access both BankStatements.com data and real-time transaction data... READ MORE
Bizcap expands into continental Europe
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025
The business finance lender has launched operations in Luxembourg in its latest overseas growth... READ MORE
Brokers crucial as SMEs face tough decisions: NAB
by Ben Squires • 9 Jul 2025
The major bank’s new report has underscored the ways commercial brokers can provide strategic support for SME... READ MORE

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