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ASIC levies double for broking industry, prompting calls for a rethink
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2025
Levies from the financial services regulator will be more than double what they were last year, according to new ASIC... READ MORE

Majors ramping up self-employed lending
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2025
The big four banks are continuing to develop their self-employed offerings, with Westpac becoming the last major bank... READ MORE

James Angus becomes CEO of non-bank lender
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2025
Financial services veteran James Angus has been named the new CEO of a non-bank lender built for brokers. READ MORE
Big four banks

Major bank joins big 4 rivals to forecast July rate cut
by Will Paige • 3 Jul 2025
All of the big four banks now expect an interest rate drop next week. READ MORE
Suburbs

Home values keep climbing amid easing rates
by Will Paige • 3 Jul 2025
Falling interest rates are driving further increases in home values across Australia. READ MORE
Sanjay Anand

Arc Money recruits senior BDM for NSW
by Will Paige • 3 Jul 2025
The senior BDM will be tasked with helping grow the non-bank’s reach with brokers. READ MORE

Former brokerage director sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment
by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2025
A former director of a brokerage has been sentenced for contempt of court involving ‘contumacious conduct of the most... READ MORE

Bank’s former head of broker becomes a broker
by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2025
The former head of broker at Great Southern Bank has become the new franchise owner of an Aussie franchise in NSW. READ MORE
Brad Clucas

Connective promotes head of broker to new role
by Will Paige • 2 Jul 2025
The aggregator’s head broker is moving into a newly created role responsible for strengthening the link between... READ MORE
Melbourne

Victoria extends home buyer shared equity scheme
by Will Paige • 2 Jul 2025
The Victorian government has confirmed that it is extending the Homebuyer Fund to allow for all allocations to be... READ MORE

Blank Financial secures exclusive referral partnership with OBrien...
by Reporter • 2 Jul 2025
Victoria-based brokerage Blank Financial has teamed up with OBrien Real Estate in a new partnership aimed at... READ MORE

Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger takes effect
by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2025
The Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger has officially completed, with Qudos Bank assets transferring over to Bank... READ MORE

Major housing schemes set to change this tax year

by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
As the new financial year kicks off, a spate of new and expanded housing schemes is set to come online. READ MORE

FBAA welcomes new board director and state presidents
by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
The broker association has revealed new state presidents and vice-presidents and appointed a new director to the... READ MORE

ASIC sues loan agency over alleged unconscionable conduct
by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2025
A small amount credit provider is being sued by the regulator for unconscionable debt recovery practices and unfair... READ MORE
Mike Ponsonby

MA Money turns on ApplyOnline®
by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
MA Money has become the latest lender to adopt NextGen’s loan application tech ApplyOnline. READ MORE

Cost pressures impacting SME staffing: ScotPac
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
Rising costs have thrust difficult staff decisions upon many SMEs, according to the non-bank lender’s latest data. READ MORE

Moneytech launches new line of credit solution
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
The non-bank lender has launched a new line of credit solution for SMEs developed partly in response to feedback from... READ MORE

Finsure reaches new broker milestone
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
More brokers are writing loans under the Finsure banner than ever before, according to new data from the major... READ MORE

Time for business owners to revisit their strategy
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
Brokers have been encouraged to use the start of a new financial year as a chance to ensure their businesses are set up... READ MORE
Female brokers

Female broker numbers stable, but further work needed: MFAA
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
The number and proportion of female brokers in the industry have remained stable over the past 12 months, according to... READ MORE

Money Quest Group appoints new state relationship managers
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The brokerage brand and boutique aggregator has bolstered its team with two new appointments. READ MORE
Crypto mortgages

US regulator orders lending giants to consider crypto for mortgages
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
US lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been instructed to prepare their businesses to consider... READ MORE
Tax

Funding inquiries spike 486% as tax reforms loom: LMG
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
Brokers across the LMG network are reporting a surge in business funding inquiries linked to tax deductibility changes... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE