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Helia launches enhanced deposit estimator tool
by Ben Squires • 16 Jun 2025
A redesigned comparison tool has been launched to help brokers and lenders guide clients through complex deposit... READ MORE

Losing the Advantedge: Is this the death of bank wholesale funding?
by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2025
OPINION With Advantedge closing its doors, does this mark the beginning of the end of bank wholesale funding? And what... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice turns on open banking
by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2025
The major brokerage has entered its first phase of integrating open banking into its home loan application process... READ MORE
House prices

Average home price tops $1m as housing crisis deepens
by Will Paige • 13 Jun 2025
Fears are growing that Australia’s housing affordability crisis could be worsening, as new ABS data shows average... READ MORE
Andrew Sammut - LMG

LMG appoints 2 to strengthen broker support
by Will Paige • 13 Jun 2025
LMG’s new regional director for the south will lead teams across four states and the Northern Territory. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 9–13 June
by Ben Squires • 13 Jun 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE
Broking industry figureheads

Industry pushes back as banks eye bigger mortgage market slice
by Will Paige • 12 Jun 2025
Banks planning to build out their proprietary channels could struggle to reclaim mortgage market share, the broking... READ MORE

‘Practioner-first’ model proposed to accelerate interoperability
by Annie Kane • 12 Jun 2025
Amid ongoing challenges to improve competition in e-conveyancing, the Australian government is being urged to implement... READ MORE

How brokers can unlock peak performance
by Arabella Walton • 12 Jun 2025
Run Rocket Run founders unpack how determination, teamwork, and preparation are the key pillars of business success. READ MORE

NAB to close Advantedge business
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced that it will pull its major white label brand from market. READ MORE

Brokers reveal the new standard in broker-lender partnerships
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2025
While pricing and policy are still leading factors when recommending a lender to clients, brokers are increasingly... READ MORE
Big four banks

Banks plot broker bypass to reclaim market share: S&P
by Will Paige • 11 Jun 2025
In a bid to regain ground from brokers and reclaim mortgage market share, banks are investing in their proprietary... READ MORE
Finsure CEO Simon Bednar

Finsure rolls out mental health initiatives for broker network
by Will Paige • 11 Jun 2025
Brokers can speak to a workplace psychology professional and attend webinars on common challenges facing the... READ MORE

Clive Kirkpatrick becomes managing director of new aggregator

by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2025
The new aggregation group has appointed its first managing director as it ramps up for its official launch into... READ MORE
Michael Stephens - Purple Circle

Purple Circle appoints CEO
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The boutique mortgage aggregator has appointed one of its directors to head up the business. READ MORE

Open banking still not widely adopted by brokers: NextGen
by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2025
Open banking tools are being underutilised by brokers, but those who are adopting them are finding significant time... READ MORE
Tim Wells and Nick McGrath

LMG adds Moneytech to lender panel
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The major aggregator has added to its lender panel in response to growing demand for SME finance options. READ MORE
Suburbs - The Adviser

‘Transition year’ for housing as rate cuts lift market
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The rate easing cycle has so far led to a tempered response from the housing market, but buyer sentiment could shift... READ MORE
Jon Sutton - ScotPac

ScotPac prices asset-backed securitisation at $250m
by Will Paige • 10 Jun 2025
The non-bank lender’s second ABS issuance has drawn a range of investors and will enable it to accelerate its... READ MORE

Finance leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2025
Several prominent individuals from Australia’s finance sector, including former bank CEO Marnie Baker, have been... READ MORE
Resolve Finance

Resolve Finance secures partnership with Creation Homes
by Will Paige • 9 Jun 2025
The brokerage has revealed a new partnership with construction firm Creation Homes as it targets growth in South-East... READ MORE

Greens name new housing spokesperson
by Ben Squires • 9 Jun 2025
The political party has a new housing spokesperson, replacing Max Chandler-Mather. READ MORE

Judo to evolve broker proposition, expand products
by Annie Kane • 6 Jun 2025
Finance brokers using the SME bank will soon see a new offering, as part of a reboot. READ MORE
Scam

Interest rate cut sparks rise in scam risk, ANZ warns

by Will Paige • 6 Jun 2025
The interest rate easing cycle has led to a heightened risk of scams, according to ANZ. READ MORE
Paul Miron - Msquared

Msquared Capital nails down $150m warehouse facility
by Will Paige • 6 Jun 2025
The new facility will help the company meet rising demand for different lending options. READ MORE