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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

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards WA

by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2026
The Western Australian-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Brokers urged to rethink defences as mortgage fraud escalates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
A specialist has warned that banks and brokers must overhaul their verification and analytics systems to stay ahead of... READ MORE

Inflation cools, yet banks flag CPI flare-up prompting further hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
Inflation has edged lower, yet major banks have warned that energy price shocks could significantly push up inflation,... READ MORE

Investor lending powers towards new highs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Mar 2026
New data has shown investor loans have surged back to record levels as tight rental markets and shifting rate... READ MORE

Pepper Money pulls plug on Challenger takeover talks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Mar 2026
Pepper Money has called time on months of takeover discussions with Challenger after its board ruled a reduced “best... READ MORE

Recludo snaps up Pink Finance, eyes IPO
by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026
Recludo Group, the boutique private equity firm specialising in the mortgage broking industry, has taken a controlling... READ MORE