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Bell Partners Finance rebrands to Evolve Lending and Finance
by Annie Kane • 13 Nov 2025
Billion-dollar broker Mark Stevenson has rebranded his brokerage to become Evolve Lending and Finance. READ MORE

Record-low volume of new credit licences approved
by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2025
The financial year 2025 recorded the lowest volume of new credit licences approved since the licensing regime began 15... READ MORE

Gender imbalance hindering progress in broking: Peter White
by Reporter • 12 Nov 2025
Progress and innovation are being held back in mortgage broking due to a persistent gender imbalance, according to FBAA... READ MORE
CommBank

Broker mortgage share shrinks further at CBA amid proprietary push
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
CBA’s household deposits and home lending grew faster than the average for the banking sector in its first quarter. READ MORE
Darren Stratford

Solomons Capital names commercial and specialist lending head
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
The private lender’s new head of commercial and specialist lending will oversee product development and broker... READ MORE
Interest rates

Expectations for variable rates to climb surge to 14-month high
by Will Paige • 12 Nov 2025
Consumer expectations for higher variable rates have risen sharply, new Westpac–Melbourne Institute research has... READ MORE
George Srbinovski

UBank launches 10% deposit mortgage
by Will Paige • 11 Nov 2025
The digital bank’s new mortgage product is aimed at helping borrowers clear the deposit hurdle. READ MORE

Government calls for lenders to join Help to Buy panel
by Annie Kane • 11 Nov 2025
Lenders are being called on to join the lender panel for the incoming Help to Buy Scheme and to join the existing 5 per... READ MORE
ANZ

Broker share hits new record at ANZ

by Will Paige • 10 Nov 2025
The third-party channel has continued to dominate home lending growth for ANZ, but the major has reiterated its focus... READ MORE

Bluestone launches residential construction loan
by Reporter • 10 Nov 2025
The non-bank lender has announced two new products, including a residential construction loan, as it continues to... READ MORE

MFAA CEO hits back at channel conflict
by Annie Kane • 10 Nov 2025
The head of the broker association has voiced her ‘disappointment’ that channel conflict is ‘rearing its ugly... READ MORE
Andrew Goodwin

Wisr announces $11.4m equity raise, upgrades guidance

by Will Paige • 10 Nov 2025
The ASX-listed lender has upgraded its full-year guidance after announcing a new capital raise and debt refinancing. READ MORE

FBAA data reveals the areas that need more brokers
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2025
While broker numbers continue to rise, new data from the FBAA has revealed which areas are currently underserved by... READ MORE

Macquarie Bank book grew 13% in 1H26
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2025
High broker engagement and a strong consumer experience has been cited as the reason for the lender’s rapid mortgage... READ MORE
Clare O'Neill

First home buyers flock to use refreshed 5% deposit scheme
by Will Paige • 7 Nov 2025
Demand for the government guarantee scheme is surging, new figures show. READ MORE

Beyond the spin: The real price banks pay to replace brokers
by Phil Rice • 7 Nov 2025
Major banks are ramping up AI partnerships and internal lending teams in a bid to claw back market share. But the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 3–7...
by Reporter • 7 Nov 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

NAB’s proprietary lending soars 46% in under 2 years
by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2025
The major bank has seen proprietary lending accelerate by 46 per cent between the financial year 2024 and the end of... READ MORE

Which lenders are growing fastest at the moment?
by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2025
The latest APRA data shows that some lenders continue to grow their loan books rapidly, while others are going... READ MORE
Mortgage debt

Mortgage holders shift financial focus to debt repayment
by Will Paige • 6 Nov 2025
Australians with mortgages are prioritising paying down debt over saving, according to Agile Market Intelligence. READ MORE

Australian AI Awards 2025 winners revealed
by Reporter • 5 Nov 2025
Over 30 professionals and businesses have been announced as winners in the annual Australian AI Awards 2025. READ MORE

Lift standards or face stronger action, ASIC tells private lenders
by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2025
The financial services regulator’s report into private markets includes a clear directive to the rapidly expanding... READ MORE
Michele Bullock

‘Anything’s possible’ for future rate calls: Bullock
by Will Paige • 5 Nov 2025
The RBA is still working on the technical assumption of one more interest rate cut in 2026, but governor Michele... READ MORE

Dwelling approvals surge as multi-density pipeline rebounds
by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2025
Building approvals jumped 12 per cent in September, with economists flagging incentives for high-density growth and... READ MORE

SME sector showing signs of cautious optimism: Banjo Loans
by Ben Squires • 5 Nov 2025
The non-bank lender’s latest report has indicated signs of cautious optimism among small businesses, even while... READ MORE