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Bluestone Home Loans cuts rates despite RBA call
by Ben Squires • 6 Oct 2025
Another lender has moved out of market and reduced interest rates on its products, despite the central bank’s... READ MORE

Westpac to scrap trail commissions in NZ
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The major bank is currently holding discussions with aggregators about plans to scrap trail commissions for mortgage... READ MORE

Brokers least favoured channel for First Home Guarantee Scheme

by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
Despite a surge in interest, brokers are the least favoured channel for prospective buyers accessing the expanded Home... READ MORE

Newcastle Greater Mutual reports record number of mortgagors in FY25
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The mutual banking group’s home loan book rose 7 per cent over the financial year 2025, with a record 12,122 home... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 29...
by Ben Squires • 3 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 3... READ MORE

Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2025
A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched,... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards 2025 finalists revealed
by Arabella Walton • 2 Oct 2025
Several broking professionals and businesses have been announced as finalists in this year’s Commercial Finance... READ MORE

Connective launches ‘own’ white label product
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2025
The major aggregator has launched a new product through its white label lending solutions arm, the first backed by the... READ MORE

Mortgage Ezy cuts rates, raises trail commissions
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has cut rates by up to 0.50 per cent and increased trail commissions on all loans. READ MORE

Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary... READ MORE

Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches

by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today,... READ MORE

Spring selling season sees housing values surge
by Ben Squires • 1 Oct 2025
Supply-side issues and increased borrowing capacity have led to the strongest monthly increase in national dwelling... READ MORE

LMG welcomes new group executive member
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The aggregation group has announced the appointment of a new group executive of product, tech, and data to spearhead... READ MORE

Submissions open for Top 25 Brokerages 2026
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The Adviser is on the search for the leading brokerages in the country, with submissions now open for the Top 25... READ MORE

Banks adjust rate trajectory following RBA decision
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2025
Another major bank has pushed back its timings for the next cash rate reduction, after the Reserve Bank held the... READ MORE

First home buyers less likely to reduce repayments after rate cuts:...
by Ben Squires • 30 Sep 2025
Recent analysis from the major lender has suggested first home buyers were less likely to reduce their repayments than... READ MORE

Arch Finance joins Connective lender panel

by Reporter • 30 Sep 2025
Connective Commercial and Asset Finance has welcomed Arch Finance to its lender panel, providing brokers with access to... READ MORE

CSLR recommendation could see costs plummet by 80%
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is recommending that payments are only made for capital loss, which would... READ MORE

Companies named and shamed in new CSLR list
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
A detailed list of financial companies that have made compensation payments under the Compensation Scheme of Last... READ MORE
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Short-term fix or long-term risk: Brokers on Home Guarantee

by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
The broking industry has questioned whether changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme will actually address long-term... READ MORE

Housing affordability second-highest ethical challenge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The cost of housing has been ranked as the second-highest ethical dilemma in Australia, according to a new report. READ MORE
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Market tips RBA to hold rates steady

by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
Markets are pricing virtually no chance of a September rate cut following stronger-than-expected inflation data. READ MORE

Non-banks fire up RMBS activity ahead of growth surge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
Australia’s non-bank lenders are ramping up activity in the securitisation market, signalling preparations for a... READ MORE

Brokers embrace non-banks as sector usage hits record high
by Reporter • 26 Sep 2025
ANALYSIS New research shows brokers are increasingly turning to non-bank lenders for faster, more flexible solutions,... READ MORE

ASIC flags concerns over lenders’ hardship practices
by Will Paige • 26 Sep 2025
The watchdog has urged mortgage lenders to focus on improving hardship support for customers in financial distress. READ MORE