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APRA

APRA gives update on mortgage serviceability buffer
by Will Paige • 23 Jul 2025
After a review, the regulator will leave the mortgage serviceability buffer unchanged. READ MORE
Anja Pannek

New broker education designation released
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2025
A new ‘university-level’ mortgage broker qualification has been launched by the MFAA for experienced mortgage... READ MORE
Michele Bullock

RBA won’t rush rate easing, minutes show
by Will Paige • 23 Jul 2025
The latest RBA minutes reaffirm the central bank’s commitment to a cautious policy path towards inflation and... READ MORE
David Locke

AFCA complaints top 100k for second consecutive year
by Will Paige • 23 Jul 2025
The financial complaints body has received more than 100,000 complaints for the second consecutive financial year. READ MORE

ASIC launches review into debt management and credit repair
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2025
The debt management and credit repair sector is being probed following concerns that some may be operating dishonestly... READ MORE
Financial stress

Lenders urged to be on alert as credit default risk rises
by Will Paige • 22 Jul 2025
Credit default risk is climbing again, particularly among vulnerable borrower segments, according to new data from... READ MORE

Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2025
by Reporter • 22 Jul 2025
Submissions and nominations have now opened for the highly anticipated Women in Finance Awards 2025. READ MORE
Macquarie Bank advert

Macquarie encourages borrowers to speak to a broker
by Will Paige • 22 Jul 2025
A new advertising campaign has been launched by the lender that encourages borrowers to speak with a mortgage broker. READ MORE

AFG unveils third brokerage investment
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025
The aggregator has taken a 28 per cent non-controlling stake in a Sydney-based brokerage, its first investment in a... READ MORE

Brokers call for clarity, consistency, and care from lenders
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025
In an increasingly digital yet relationship-driven industry, mortgage brokers are sending a clear message to lenders:... READ MORE
CDR Summit

What’s holding back open banking in broking?
by Will Paige • 21 Jul 2025
Broking industry leaders have outlined why open banking adoption among brokers remains limited and what they would do... READ MORE

Mortgagors believe their financial health is improving
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025
While financial anxiety is making home loan holders feel less financially secure, a growing proportion believes their... READ MORE

Building approvals rise, but more needed to hit housing targets
by Reporter • 21 Jul 2025
While building approvals and commencements are growing, the pace of new housing supply is still below those needed to... READ MORE
Big four banks

Broker usage shows growing dominance of big 4 banks
by Will Paige • 18 Jul 2025
The majors are earning stronger satisfaction ratings from brokers and seeing increased broker usage. READ MORE

Mortgage Ezy Group becomes a fully securitised lender
by Reporter • 18 Jul 2025
The Mortgage Ezy Group has become a fully securitised lender, enabling it to have more control over its lending... READ MORE
Mark Bouris

YBR adds 2 lenders to panel, launches broker development program
by Will Paige • 18 Jul 2025
YBR has added to its lender panel in a move to offer more niche lending options. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14–18...
by Ben Squires • 18 Jul 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 18... READ MORE
Arnab Baral, David Vizza and Chris Dodson

What do brokers think of crypto-backed mortgages?
by Will Paige • 17 Jul 2025
With plans announced for Australia’s “first Bitcoin-backed home loan”, brokers have unpacked their thoughts on... READ MORE

Aggregator CEO hits back at Unloan advert
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2025
The CEO of a major aggregator has called out a lender’s advertising campaign for calling on borrowers to “flick the... READ MORE
Don Crellin

Franchisee growth drives record loan volumes at Resolve Finance

by Will Paige • 17 Jul 2025
The brokerage settled $2.2 billion in loans over FY25, following a ‘standout year’ of franchise growth. READ MORE

Australian AI Awards returns for 2025

by Reporter • 16 Jul 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2025, celebrating those leading the artificial... READ MORE
Michael Lawrence, Kristie Gould, Stephanie Elliott

Parents have biggest influence on banking choices
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The majority of consumers still pick their bank based on parental influence, according to new research, potentially... READ MORE

Evolving SME finance landscape provides opportunity for brokers
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2025
More than half of Australia’s small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) intend to fund new investments with a... READ MORE
Perth and Brisbane

WA and Qld average mortgage size continues to rise: AFG
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The average mortgage size lodged by AFG brokers continues to rise, but the increase varies across states. READ MORE
Commbank

‘Urgent’ reforms needed to fix housing crisis: CBA
by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025
The major bank has pushed the government for ‘urgency’ to ensure the correct policy settings are in place to build... READ MORE