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Pricing and credit assessment fail to meet broker expectations
by Will Paige • 5 Aug 2025
Brokers rate pricing and credit assessment as crucial, but satisfaction levels lag behind, Agile Market Intelligence... READ MORE
Daniel Mulino

Consultation into CSLR special levy launches
by Will Paige • 5 Aug 2025
The government is calling for feedback on the CSLR special levy and is considering options such as spreading out... READ MORE

Brokers launch AI-backed platform for loan policy research
by Annie Kane • 4 Aug 2025
A new AI tool aimed at simplifying lender policy research and client recommendation has launched, co-founded by two... READ MORE
Jim Chalmers

Corporate tax cuts backed by Productivity Commission
by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025
Sweeping tax rate cuts for small and medium-sized businesses are among the proposals in the Productivity Commission’s... READ MORE
Big four banks

Big 4 post gains in home lending
by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025
The big four banks have maintained steady growth, while Macquarie Bank continues to rank among the fastest-growing... READ MORE
Suburbs

Capitals drive sixth straight month of home price gains
by Will Paige • 4 Aug 2025
Dwelling values rose across every capital city in July, Cotality research has found. READ MORE

CEFC celebrates record-breaking year
by Ben Squires • 4 Aug 2025
The government-owned ‘green’ bank has reported a record-breaking result from activity during the previous financial... READ MORE
Elsa Markula

Arca urges brokers to shield clients from ‘predatory’ credit...
by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
The consumer credit association’s CEO has highlighted how brokers can protect clients from “predatory” debt... READ MORE
Senior borrower

Reverse mortgage ‘minefield’ leaves retirees vulnerable to costly...
by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
The growing complexity of the reverse mortgage market is “bamboozling” older borrowers and increasing the risk of... READ MORE
Anja Pannek

MFAA calls for stamp duty removal ahead of government roundtable
by Will Paige • 1 Aug 2025
Ahead of the government’s roundtable later this month, the industry body has pressed Treasurer Jim Chalmers to make... READ MORE
Paul Herbert and Melissa Christy

AMP Bank unveils broker platform
by Will Paige • 31 Jul 2025
The new platform verifies more information ahead of loan applications to help simplify the mortgage process for... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards launches in 2025
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Commercial Finance Awards 2025, run in partnership with principal... READ MORE

Aussie ‘doubles down’ on real estate relationships
by Annie Kane • 31 Jul 2025
As part of its brand transformation, major brokerage Aussie is deepening its engagement with the real estate agent... READ MORE
Mel Griffin

LMG completes leadership restructure with regional director...
by Will Paige • 31 Jul 2025
The new regional director for the north will lead teams across NSW, Queensland, and the ACT. READ MORE
ABS

Underlying inflation eases to boost case for rate cut
by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Trimmed mean inflation has fallen to remain within the RBA’s target band of 2–3 per cent for a second consecutive... READ MORE

APRA proposes changes to bank licensing framework
by Ben Squires • 30 Jul 2025
The prudential regulator has proposed two changes to make bank licensing simpler and more efficient. READ MORE
ASIC

Banks to refund over $93m for excessive fees
by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Banks will pay almost 1 million Australians over $93 million in refunds after a review into excessive fees charged on... READ MORE
Aquamore and Money Quest

Aquamore joins Money Quest lender panel
by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Aquamore has joined Money Quest’s lender panel to help widen its short-term commercial finance options for business... READ MORE
Andrew Goodwin

Wisr originations up 101% yoy

by Will Paige • 30 Jul 2025
Personal and vehicle loan origination growth contributed to a doubling of originations over the 2025 financial year,... READ MORE

Former CBA head of broker joins Westpac
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Westpac has confirmed another senior appointment to its broker team, welcoming a former CBA head of broker to its... READ MORE

Aussie to roll out agentic AI

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Major brokerage Aussie has said it is heavily investing in artificial intelligence as part of a move to rebuild the... READ MORE

Brokers expect refinancing activity to surge
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2025
Nearly three-quarters of brokers believe the refinancing activity will increase over the next six months as rates drop... READ MORE
Jim Chalmers

HIA demands ‘urgent action’ on housing at Treasurer’s roundtable
by Will Paige • 29 Jul 2025
The HIA has called on the Treasurer to make housing the ‘centrepiece of economic reform’ ahead of the... READ MORE
Anja Pannek

MFAA memberships hit record high
by Will Paige • 28 Jul 2025
Memberships have reached a record high at the association, topping 16,000 for the first time. READ MORE

APRA to move to new regulatory framework for banks
by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2025
The prudential regulator will soon introduce a new, three-tiered approach to how it applies banking regulation related... READ MORE