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FSU slams major banks for job losses
by Annie Kane • 11 Sep 2025
The Finance Sector Union has hit back at the banks for making widespread redundancies, after NAB followed on the heels... READ MORE
Bizcap

Bizcap raises lending limit to $7.5m
by Will Paige • 11 Sep 2025
SME lender Bizcap has increased its lending limit by 50 per cent for Australian SMEs. READ MORE

Payroll tax risk ‘greater than first imagined’: Finsure CEO
by Annie Kane • 10 Sep 2025
As the Finsure court case looms, the CEO of the major aggregator has issued a stark warning about the potential impact... READ MORE
MFAA, FBAA and CAFBA

Broker numbers soar amid influx of new entrants

by Will Paige • 10 Sep 2025
A rising tide of new brokers is both contributing to and being drawn by a booming industry. READ MORE
Renters

Most renters plan to buy in next 2 years: Resolve Finance
by Will Paige • 10 Sep 2025
A growing share of renters plan to buy property despite cost-of-living pressures, according to Resolve Finance. READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC loses majority of responsible lending claims against Money3
by Reporter • 10 Sep 2025
The Federal Court has rejected the majority of claims made by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission... READ MORE
Kaine Adamson

Loan Market names WA state director to bolster broker support
by Will Paige • 10 Sep 2025
The brokerage has recruited a former bank GM of broker as its new state director for Western Australia. READ MORE
Nuno Matos

ANZ announces major job cuts as part of new strategy

by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2025
The major bank will see around 3,500 employees depart the company as part of changes to simplify the bank. READ MORE
Paul Lewis - Great Southern Bank

First home buyers drive uptick in Great Southern Bank home lending
by Will Paige • 9 Sep 2025
Around one in three loans from the customer-owned bank went to first home buyers over the year. READ MORE

Tasmania’s First Home Owner Grant to triple to $30k
by Will Paige • 9 Sep 2025
The state government has reaffirmed plans to triple the First Home Owner Grant from next year. READ MORE
FBAA and ASIC

FBAA slams ASIC for failure to cut red tape
by Will Paige • 9 Sep 2025
The association has called for clearer communication and less red tape from the regulator. READ MORE

Capital-to-region migration hits 5-year low
by Will Paige • 9 Sep 2025
The net migration of people moving from capital cities to regional areas may be slowing, CBA research has found. READ MORE
Tom Devitt

Home Guarantee changes cut deposit saving time by 4 years: HIA

by Will Paige • 8 Sep 2025
The building industry body has estimated the Home Guarantee Scheme’s expansion will shave years off the time needed... READ MORE

Home loan books rise at 8 out of 10 of the biggest banks
by Reporter • 8 Sep 2025
Most of the big lenders expanded their mortgage books in July, but there were two exceptions, according to APRA... READ MORE
Glen Lees

Connective reports 25% jump in half-year settlements
by Will Paige • 8 Sep 2025
The aggregator’s settlements rose by a quarter in the first six months of 2025, driven by strong residential growth. READ MORE
Brendan Widdowson

Banjo doubles Express Loan limit amid strong demand

by Will Paige • 8 Sep 2025
The non-bank has expanded its loan limit, so SMEs can borrow up to $500,000, as the lender prepares for a pick-up in... READ MORE
MFAA and FBAA

FBAA and MFAA warn CSLR levy risks unfairly penalising brokers
by Will Paige • 5 Sep 2025
The industry bodies have urged the government not to make brokers foot the bill for failings in other subsectors via... READ MORE
First time buyers

Affordability for first home buyers falls to record low
by Will Paige • 5 Sep 2025
Housing affordability for first home buyers is at its lowest since records began, according to new research. READ MORE

Robodebt victims set to share in record $475m settlement
by Annie Kane • 5 Sep 2025
Victims of the Robodebt scheme are poised to receive a further $475 million in compensation from the government under a... READ MORE
Tim Brown - Recludo

Recludo completes acquisition of 3 brokerages

by Will Paige • 5 Sep 2025
The private equity firm has acquired three brokerages and two loan books in the past six months. READ MORE

Investor lending at the banks surpasses owner-occupier growth
by Annie Kane • 4 Sep 2025
Banks are seeing a surge in investor lending, with the annual pace of growth in investor volumes now outpacing that of... READ MORE
Happy home buyers

Housing sentiment brightens, but supply shortage set to continue
by Will Paige • 4 Sep 2025
Levels of optimism in the housing market are improving, but ongoing supply pressures look set to continue, according to... READ MORE
David Goldin

Capify unveils 3-minute loan offer tool for brokers
by Will Paige • 4 Sep 2025
The SME lender’s loan offer tool aims to reduce time and hassle for brokers writing business loans. READ MORE

Consumers wary of home loan AI, but brokers are increasing uptake
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2025
Most borrowers remain reluctant to use artificial intelligence for home loans, instead preferring the expertise of a... READ MORE

Brokers take centre stage in new TV campaign
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2025
Mortgage Choice has launched a new national brand campaign, putting its brokers front and centre in a TV commercial and... READ MORE