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How debt consolidation can help borrowers go from chaos to control
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
For some borrowers, debt consolidation can be an effective way to get a handle on outgoings. But how can brokers get... READ MORE

Mortgage holders outspend renters and outright owners: CBA
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
Home owners with mortgages are increasing their spending more than renters and outright owners, according to the major... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice brokers contribute to record donations
by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025
The major brokerage has helped raise a record sum to support Australians in need through its charity foundation. READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards finalists announced for 2025
by Reporter • 11 Jul 2025
The finalists have been revealed for the 15th annual Australian Broking Awards 2025, run in partnership with principal... READ MORE

Connective expands white label offering with reverse mortgage
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
The aggregator’s new white label reverse mortgage has been developed with specialist lender Household Capital. READ MORE

Brokers exceed target in community fundraiser
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
Loan Market Group brokers have raised valuable funds to support Australians who are in desperate need of help. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11 July
by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11... READ MORE

Banks reaffirm August rate cut following shock July decision

by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025
Major bank economists have doubled down on their August rate cut forecasts after the RBA surprised the market consensus... READ MORE

More rate cuts would exacerbate house prices: Cotality
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025
Incoming reductions to the cash rate will likely further elevate home values, according to property insights company... READ MORE

Experian and Stryd bring open banking solution to brokers
by Ben Squires • 10 Jul 2025
The two fintechs have collaborated to help brokers access both BankStatements.com data and real-time transaction data... READ MORE

Bizcap expands into continental Europe
by Will Paige • 10 Jul 2025
The business finance lender has launched operations in Luxembourg in its latest overseas growth push. READ MORE

Brokers crucial as SMEs face tough decisions: NAB
by Ben Squires • 9 Jul 2025
The major bank’s new report has underscored the ways commercial brokers can provide strategic support for SME... READ MORE

Aggregator takes minority stake in broker CRM fintech
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2025
Compass Aggregation has acquired a 15 per cent equity stake in a customer relationship management and finance workflow... READ MORE

RBA voting split ‘not about direction but timing’, says RBA...
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025
For the first time, the central bank has published how the Monetary Policy Board voted on the cash rate decision and... READ MORE

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