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Calls mount to use ATO data in open banking to reduce fraud risk
by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2026
There are increasing calls from the broking industry to utilise tax return data from the ATO in the open banking regime... READ MORE

Moody’s warns rate hikes to deepen affordability squeeze
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
Moody’s Ratings has warned that further rate hikes and stubbornly high prices will consequently stretch new borrowers... READ MORE

HIA warns regions bearing brunt of housing strain

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
The Housing Industry Association has called for a regional‑first housing blueprint as population growth and price... READ MORE

BNK appoints new CEO as Savins steps down
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
Digital bank BNK has reshaped its top ranks, appointing a finance veteran as its new CEO after long‑serving CEO Allan... READ MORE

Cash-strapped debtors drag sentiment as anxiety surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
Consumer debt holders have reported a significant slide in cash flow and confidence in March as rising prices and... READ MORE

Fuel shock triggers rise in electric vehicle lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
The ensuing fuel supply shock has shifted more motorists towards electric vehicles, with new figures revealing a sharp... READ MORE

Westpac raises concerns about AI impersonation scams

by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2026
AI-generated scams involving deepfake voices and videos are being used by criminals in ‘harder to detect’ scams,... READ MORE

Albanese announces no interest loans for fuel-reliant sectors
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
A $1 billion pool of interest‑free loans will soon be accessible for fuel‑dependent businesses as the government... READ MORE

Connective’s brokers power ‘record’ lending year
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
The aggregator has smashed its own lending records, with rate cuts, policy support, and broker diversification... READ MORE

5% Deposit Scheme risks backfiring on housing: S&P
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
As the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme pulls more first home buyers into the market, S&P Global... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice launches AI-powered policy tool
by Annie Kane • 2 Apr 2026
An AI-powered Policy Search Tool that analyses over 5,000 residential policy pages and gives brokers easy-to-understand... READ MORE

Apartment approvals roar back as housing target gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
Fresh figures have shown higher-density projects significantly rebounding, yet advocates have warned that the... READ MORE

Macquarie rockets ahead, while BOQ shrinks

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Apr 2026
Investor and owner‑occupier mortgage books crept higher in February, with Macquarie Bank outpacing the major lenders,... READ MORE

RBA lays bare reasons behind knife-edge rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Apr 2026
Fresh minutes have revealed how inflation fears from the ensuing international oil shock outweighed mounting concerns... READ MORE

Perth and regional WA suburbs surge to national growth lead
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Apr 2026
Perth’s outer belt and a string of regional Western Australian hubs have become the nation’s fastest‑growing... READ MORE

5% Deposit Scheme tops 300k buyers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Mar 2026
The federal government program has ushered more than 300,000 Australians into the market, reshaping the entry‑level... READ MORE

ORDE joins Connective panel to deepen SME commercial push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Mar 2026
The new partnership expands an existing commercial relationship, with ORDE saying it would bring flexible,... READ MORE

MA Money boosts BDM ranks to chase complex deals
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Mar 2026
Non-bank MA Money has bulked up its broker-facing team as demand for specialist lending rises. READ MORE

Westpac tips extended RBA hiking cycle after May rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Westpac has ripped up its rates roadmap, now predicting two extra hikes after May, which would push the cash rate to... READ MORE

Tasmania signs on to Help to Buy, yet flaws emerge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Tasmania’s long‑awaited entry to the Help to Buy scheme is set to provide borrowers with new pathways into home... READ MORE

Connective white label book surges on multi‑solution push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
Connective’s in-house lending arm has posted significant gains, with applications, settlements, and product breadth... READ MORE

CBA warns inflation spike could force post-May hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has flagged a renewed inflation surge fuelled by the Iran conflict and said there... READ MORE

New Broker Academy launches for 2026
by Reporter • 30 Mar 2026
The 2026 launch of the New Broker Academy marks a decade of supporting new and prospective brokers hoping to establish... READ MORE

Home ownership dream slips further away from Australians
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Mar 2026
A rising number of non-home owner Australians are increasingly stepping away from the market, while a sizeable share... READ MORE

Older Aussies carrying record mortgage burden into retirement
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Mar 2026
Housing debt among near‑retirees has skyrocketed to record levels, reshaping what retirement looks like for a growing... READ MORE