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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
House construction

Housing approvals slip lower as unit developments falter
by Will Paige • 3 Sep 2025
A nosedive in approvals for units drove a decline in total monthly dwelling approvals, pushing the government’s... READ MORE
Christian Stevens

Cotality names Flint CEO as broker ambassador

by Will Paige • 3 Sep 2025
The newly appointed broker ambassador will be tasked with bridging the gap between Cotality and the broker community. READ MORE

Associations push back against PICA concerns

by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2025
The broker associations have pushed back against claims raised over broker conduct in the property investment space. READ MORE

Warning issued over rise in unlicensed advice

by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2025
The property investment group has written to industry bodies, including broker associations, warning of a rise in... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC targets offsets in oversight push

by Will Paige • 2 Sep 2025
The regulator has singled out mortgage offset accounts as a focus area for assessment. READ MORE
Suburb

House prices accelerate into spring selling season

by Will Paige • 2 Sep 2025
Property prices grew markedly in August, with expectations growing that the spring selling season will see prices... READ MORE
YBR and Bridgit

YBR adds Bridgit to lending panel
by Will Paige • 2 Sep 2025
The aggregation group has expanded its lender panel in a move to offer more bridging finance options for borrowers. READ MORE

APRA gives green light to mutual bank merger
by Annie Kane • 1 Sep 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has approved the proposed merger between two mutual lenders. READ MORE
David Carson

FBAA recruits for newly created regulatory engagement group
by Will Paige • 1 Sep 2025
The new appointee to the FBAA executive team previously served on ASIC’s financial services team. READ MORE

Winners of the Australian Broking Awards 2025 revealed
by Reporter • 29 Aug 2025
Australia’s top-performing broking professionals have been crowned winners at this year’s Australian Broking... READ MORE
Scams

Banks and trade bodies push scam awareness to fight fraudsters
by Will Paige • 29 Aug 2025
As Scam Awareness Week draws to a close today, common finance scams – and how to avoid them – have been revealed. READ MORE