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COG Aggregation head hails broker network as cornerstone of success

by Will Paige • 24 Oct 2025

The aggregator head has said COG’s strength lies in its broker network and specialised approach.

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Mortgage stress eases to lowest level since early 2023

by Ben Squires • 24 Oct 2025
The share of borrowers considered ‘at risk’ of mortgage stress has fallen to its lowest point since early 2023,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...

by Reporter • 24 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Submissions open for Better Business Awards 2026

by Arabella Walton • 23 Oct 2025

Nominations and submissions are now open for the 13th annual Better Business Awards.

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Record number of housing markets hit million-dollar milestone

by Ben Squires • 23 Oct 2025
More Australian housing markets than ever now have a median housing value of $1 million, according to new research from... READ MORE

Brighten launches new residential and commercial SMSF loans

by Ben Squires • 23 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has unveiled a new range of SMSF loans, designed to help brokers diversify their client base with... READ MORE

MONEYME expands Autopay car loans to private seller market

by Will Paige • 23 Oct 2025

The change will allow brokers to reach customers buying vehicles from private sellers.

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Regulator slaps interim stop orders on non-bank lender’s fund

by Will Paige • 22 Oct 2025
ASIC has issued interim stop orders in a bid to “protect retail investors” from potentially unclear disclosure... READ MORE

NAB reshuffles team with executive changes

by Reporter • 22 Oct 2025

The major bank has announced several changes at executive level.

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MFAA marks year of advocacy and growth

by Ben Squires • 22 Oct 2025
The MFAA has published its financial year 2025 annual report, showcasing its key initiatives and achievements from the... READ MORE

Big 4 banks drive surge in higher-risk lending

by Will Paige • 21 Oct 2025
The majors are lending to more borrowers with deposits of 5 per cent or less, and the trend looks set to... READ MORE

Aussie fintech launches AI marketing assistant for brokers

by Reporter • 21 Oct 2025

Brokers have a new way to create, manage, and share marketing content.

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Markets lift bets on November rate cut

by Will Paige • 20 Oct 2025

Financial markets have priced in around a 70 per cent chance of a November rate cut.

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AFG reports record broker lodgements

by Reporter • 20 Oct 2025
The latest quarterly index from the ASX-listed aggregator has revealed record lodgement volumes, with the national... READ MORE

Liberty extends partnership with Melbourne Renegades

by Reporter • 20 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has confirmed its partnership with the cricket team will continue, making Liberty the Melbourne... READ MORE

Property investor share of new lending hits 8-year high

by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025

Investors continue to make up an oversized share of property loan volumes and values.

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FSU calls for clarity from banks on lay-offs and AI plans

by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025
CBA, ANZ, and Bank of Queensland have all received criticism from the FSU for a lack of clarity around... READ MORE

Westpac NZ confirms end to trail commissions next year

by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025

The bank will move to a single upfront commission structure in New Zealand from 1 June 2026.

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BOQ’s home lending shrinks amid intense competition

by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The banking group grew commercial and asset finance lending during the year, but warned of a future squeeze on its... READ MORE

Building activity slips as housing targets fall further from reach

by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025

The value of building work carried out on new housing fell over the quarter, new ABS figures have shown.

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Big banks hate competition, says FBAA head

by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The head of the FBAA has hit back at major banks after claiming some have reduced support for the broker... READ MORE

Bluestone Home Loans appoints head of strategic partnerships

by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025

The new hire has more than 20 years of experience across banks and non-bank lenders.

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ASIC warns of stronger focus on mortgage brokers

by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025

The regulator has flagged a tougher stance on the conduct of mortgage brokers and aggregators.

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Prospa doubles small business loan limit to $1m

by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025

The small business lender is targeting larger SMEs in response to increased demand for growth finance options.

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RBA signals cautious stance, says cash rate remains restrictive

by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025
The central bank has characterised monetary policy as “still a little restrictive” in its latest meeting... READ MORE

1 in 2 brokers have considered quitting

by Ben Squires • 15 Oct 2025
Job satisfaction remains high in the latest FBAA poll, but more than half of brokers admit they have thought about... READ MORE

Australia’s most prolific mortgage brokers revealed

by Reporter • 14 Oct 2025
The Adviser has revealed the most prolific mortgage brokers in the country with the release of its Elite Broker Ranking... READ MORE

Proposed open banking reforms spark industry backlash

by Will Paige • 14 Oct 2025
Proposed changes to open banking rules could create a two-tiered system that forces reliance on less secure... READ MORE

Matos outlines ANZ’s new strategy

by Will Paige • 13 Oct 2025

ANZ plans to grow the number of staff writing home loans.

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Mortgage broker market share climbs to record high

by Will Paige • 13 Oct 2025

Brokers wrote a record share of total mortgages in the June quarter, MFAA figures show.

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