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Brokers say shifting pre-approvals leaving borrowers exposed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
Rapid rate hikes are rendering home loan pre-approvals unreliable, brokers have warned, leaving more buyers exposed at... READ MORE

FBAA warns CGT shake-up will deepen rental pain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has said the federal government’s plans to wind back investor tax breaks... READ MORE

Upgraders power AFG flows as refinancing hits record low
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
Refinance share has slipped to its lowest point on record at Australian Finance Group, even as overall home loan... READ MORE

Interest in property investment rises

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2026
More than a third of consumers are planning to purchase an investment property in the next three years, according to... READ MORE

Brokers slam major’s cash payments to retain borrowers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
A major bank’s move to offer retention payments and rate discounts to stop borrowers from switching lenders has... READ MORE

Liberty appoints distribution veteran as new group manager
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
Liberty Network Services (LNS) has appointed long‑time distribution specialist Matthew Whyte as its new group... READ MORE

FBAA urges banks to ‘eliminate’ introducer schemes amid fraud...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
The FBAA has said that banks must dump their controversial referral and introducer models as scrutiny over mortgage... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial welcomes new minority shareholder
by Reporter • 20 Apr 2026
The alternative asset manager has announced it will be bringing on a specialist investment firm to take a stake in the... READ MORE

Stable jobless figures give RBA headroom to hike, say majors
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Apr 2026
Stable March jobless figures mask gathering pressures, according to the major banks, which have warned that the data... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13–17...
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards Victoria/Tasmania
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2026
A total of 22 Victoria and Tasmania-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Coalition to prevent non-citizens from accessing 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Coalition has vowed to reserve the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme exclusively for citizens if it secures government,... READ MORE

Brokers reveal ground rules for AI’s role in lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
Brokers have outlined how AI should reshape workflows, standards, and client care without replacing humans. READ MORE

Hauser concedes RBA unsure if cash rate at ‘right level’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor has said the board is not fully convinced rates are tight enough, as the ongoing... READ MORE

MFAA says customer-owned banking code must include brokers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has called for the next iteration of the customer-owned banking... READ MORE

Latitude hit with fresh $3.96m fine over spam breaches
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
Latitude Finance Australia has been ordered to pay a $3.96 million penalty after the Australian Communications and... READ MORE

Brokers turn to non-banks amid serviceability squeeze
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
Brokers have revealed that rising rates and bank buffers are pushing more clients into non‑bank mortgages – but... READ MORE

Borrowers retreat to familiar lenders as debt reshuffle gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
March credit data has revealed that Australians are reshaping their mortgages and personal debts around familiarity and... READ MORE

Westpac warns consumer slump won’t stop rate hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
Australians’ confidence has slumped back towards pandemic‑era lows, yet Westpac has said it still expects the... READ MORE

Wellness Wednesday: Kit Johnson, Aussie Forest Lake
by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2026
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

AI-powered loan fraud emerges as global threat
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Apr 2026
Fresh figures have revealed criminals are harnessing artificial intelligence to embed billions of dollars of bogus... READ MORE

YBR appoints risk chief as compliance scrutiny intensifies
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Apr 2026
Yellow Brick Road Group has appointed a chief risk and compliance officer, in a move it said was designed to raise the... READ MORE

Bendigo breaks from majors after tipping midyear rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Apr 2026
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has said the cash rate will be hiked midyear, as opposed to May, as ongoing energy shocks and... READ MORE

Higher rates and lower confidence reduce house price forecasts
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2026
A combination of higher interest rates and weaker confidence has seen one major lender rejig its house price forecasts... READ MORE

Major aggregator flagged in mortgage fraud probe
by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2026
Allegations have been levelled at a major aggregator regarding suspected loan fraud from some of its broker network. READ MORE