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AMP re-enters SMSF lending
by Annie Kane • 26 Jan 2026
A residential SMSF lending product with offset has been launched by the non-major bank, enabling brokers to digitally... READ MORE

Majors broadly predict hikes as job lift heightens caution
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
The major banks believe a robust surge in December jobs data will fuel the chances of a rate hike at the RBA’s... READ MORE

Pepper powers up for non-bank surge with expanded team
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
A leading non-bank leader has ramped up its east coast teams and broker expertise channels amid soaring appetite for... READ MORE

Gen X surpasses Boomers in property wealth holdings
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jan 2026
New analysis has revealed Gen X households overtaking Baby Boomers in property holdings amid a brewing generational... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23...
by Reporter • 23 Jan 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23... READ MORE

Mortgage demand surges as households lean harder on credit
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
Australian borrowers ramped up home loan inquiries to a three‑year December high in 2025, while turning heavily to... READ MORE

Housing starts climb, yet fall short of crucial target
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
Fresh ABS data has revealed a dwelling boom across the nation, although persistent supply barriers continue to threaten... READ MORE

NGM Group unveils Newcastle local as new chair-elect
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jan 2026
The customer-owned bank has appointed a seasoned executive as its new chair following the departure of longstanding... READ MORE

Calls intensify for government to set up a bank
by Annie Kane • 21 Jan 2026
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on federal government to investigate the feasibility of establishing a... READ MORE

Perth hits $1m milestone in red-hot market surge: Domain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Western Australia’s capital city has become the sixth capital city to see median house prices break million-dollar... READ MORE

Construction costs lift despite annual increases hitting new lows
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Fresh figures have revealed construction costs experiencing a steep quarterly jump, despite the yearly growth rate... READ MORE

AMP announces new CEO
by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2026
A new CEO has been appointed at the non-major banking group, taking up the role from the outgoing CEO, who will retire... READ MORE

Rising prices intensify urgency for FHBs: GSB
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jan 2026
New data from a customer-owned bank has revealed buyers are rushing to purchase homes as prices rise and supply... READ MORE

New population forecasts put focus back on housing target
by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2026
The Australian population is forecast to reach 28.6 million by June 2029, according to new forecasts, which could put... READ MORE

Viking Aggregation officially launches
by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2026
The aggregation group has begun onboarding brokers for its residential and commercial offering and appointed an... READ MORE

HESTA sees record downsizer contributions
by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2026
A strong spring selling season in 2025 resulted in industry super fund HESTA seeing a record year for downsizer... READ MORE

Brokerage expands regional presence after new acquisition
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A leading brokerage has acquired a longstanding mortgage broking firm in Ballarat, as it widens its reach in regional... READ MORE

Brokerage reveals new EGM as it builds franchise model
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A leading independent brokerage has appointed its first executive general manager of sales and distribution as it... READ MORE

MFAA releases broker guides on growing their businesses
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
The association for mortgage and finance brokers has completed its new guide to promote “sustainable and... READ MORE

Investor surge fuelled national home price boom in 2025: NAB
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A housing monitor conducted by the major bank has revealed investors are snapping up loans at record paces, signalling... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16...
by Ben Squires • 16 Jan 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 16... READ MORE

Three-quarters of mortgagors say their financial health has improved
by Annie Kane • 15 Jan 2026
Mortgage holders are feeling more confident about their finances, while those without debt are growing more... READ MORE

NGM Group celebrates $500m debt issuance
by Annie Kane • 15 Jan 2026
The mutual banking group has completed a $500 million debt issuance, marking the largest transaction of its kind ever... READ MORE

Inovayt enters Adelaide with brokerage acquisition
by Annie Kane • 14 Jan 2026
Major brokerage Inovayt has expanded into South Australia for the first time, acquiring the mortgage arm of a large... READ MORE

Finstro unveils senior appointment to bolster broker-led solutions
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jan 2026
A veteran of the finance and technology sector has been named as Finstro’s new strategic partnerships manager to help... READ MORE