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RBA surprises with cash rate decision
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025
The Monetary Policy Board has made its decision for the official cash rate for the month. READ MORE

Borrowers urged to ask lenders when they will action expected rate...
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025
While the consensus is that the central bank will reduce the cash rate again today, borrowers are being urged to... READ MORE

Brokers welcome bank self-employed policy changes
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025
Following several changes to major bank policies and requirements for self-employed borrowers, mortgage brokers suggest... READ MORE

ING becomes Australia’s sixth-largest mortgage bank
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025
The non-major bank has overtaken Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to become the sixth-largest bank by loan book size in the... READ MORE
Broker advice

Borrowers could seek advice from brokers sooner, research shows
by Will Paige • 8 Jul 2025
Aspiring home buyers may be waiting too long to speak to brokers, as the upfront savings required could be less than... READ MORE

What do brokers think of the major banks?
by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2025
ANALYSIS As the big four banks compete for market share, they are adopting varied approaches to meet the changing... READ MORE
Homebuyers

Rate cuts drive pre-approvals rise
by Will Paige • 7 Jul 2025
Pre-approval rates are climbing as interest rates ease, according to brokerage Loan Market. READ MORE

outsource Financial launches new asset finance mentoring program
by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2025
The aggregation group has launched a new mentoring program designed to help brokers train up in asset and equipment... READ MORE

CSLR levies drop by a third following revision
by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2025
Credit intermediaries will see levies from the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort reduced by 32 per cent, following... READ MORE

Banking group appoints group head of broker
by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2025
MyState Group has appointed a new head of broker to lead the newly integrated third-party distribution teams across... READ MORE
Barry Saoud

Pepper Money launches digital alt doc platform
by Will Paige • 4 Jul 2025
The new digital workflow platform aims to overhaul the traditionally manual alt doc lending process between clients,... READ MORE
Nick Ognenovski

Bridgit appoints first CRO to expand reach
by Will Paige • 4 Jul 2025
The non-bank lender’s new chief revenue officer will be heavily involved in go-to-market and sales planning. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30...
by Ben Squires • 4 Jul 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 4... READ MORE

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