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Brokers increasingly delegating and outsourcing loan processing
by Annie Kane • 5 Jun 2025
More than a quarter of brokers now outsource their loan processing, according to a new survey from NextGen. READ MORE
Small business pressure

Cash crunch forcing SMEs to seek funding
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
More small businesses are looking for funding amid growing cost flow pressures, according to Prospa. READ MORE
ASIC

Private lending transparency under scrutiny in ASIC review
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
The finance industry has warned that limited transparency in private lending is damaging confidence in the market and... READ MORE
RedZed and Humbli executives

RedZed launches tech trial targeting responsible lending
by Will Paige • 5 Jun 2025
The specialist lender is piloting a new tech platform that uses AI to support borrowers in fully understanding their... READ MORE

RAMS sued for systemic misconduct in home loans
by Annie Kane • 4 Jun 2025
The Westpac-owned subsidiary has agreed to civil penalty proceedings with the financial services regulator over alleged... READ MORE

Brokers using a smaller pool of lenders
by Annie Kane • 4 Jun 2025
The average number of lenders used by mortgage brokers fell to near-record lows in April 2025, new data from the Broker... READ MORE
Robert Herjavec, Vinay Samuel and Guy Danskine

Will AI diminish brokers’ value?
by Will Paige • 4 Jun 2025
Software industry leaders have outlined how AI will change the day-to-day work of brokers. READ MORE
RBA

RBA signals cautious stance in face of global uncertainty

by Will Paige • 3 Jun 2025
The latest RBA minutes show the central bank is favouring a cautious approach to interest rate policy amid heightened... READ MORE

Finance brokers urged to help SMEs navigate deduction changes

by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2025
Taxpayers will not be able to claim tax deductions for ATO interest charges from next month, with brokers being urged... READ MORE
Private lending

Private lending expands despite tightening oversight
by Will Paige • 3 Jun 2025
Brokers are playing a greater role in providing access to the private lending market but are being urged to do so with... READ MORE

Brokers to unpack the keys to success
by Reporter • 3 Jun 2025
Elite and new brokers from Queensland, NSW, and Victoria will share their secrets to success at the New Broker Academy... READ MORE
Anja Pannek

Mortgage brokers writing record 76.8% of home loans
by Will Paige • 2 Jun 2025
Brokers wrote almost 77 per cent of all mortgages in the March quarter, MFAA figures show. READ MORE

Investor lending dominates loan book growth
by Annie Kane • 2 Jun 2025
The growth in investor lending at Australian banks is outpacing that of owner-occupier lending, according to new... READ MORE
Suburbs

Rate cuts spark rise in housing values

by Will Paige • 2 Jun 2025
The RBA’s decision to lower the cash rate in February has fuelled an increase in housing values, according to... READ MORE
Mark Bouris

YBR and Thinktank launch white label partnership
by Will Paige • 2 Jun 2025
The white label partnership will give YBR brokers access to Thinktank’s lending products. READ MORE

CBA unpacks its broker strategy

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2025
Australia’s largest lender has confirmed that it wants to grow its broker flows and is actively working to build... READ MORE
Erin Kitson - S&P Global Ratings

Rate cuts to drive down mortgage arrears
by Will Paige • 30 May 2025
Lower interest rates could help cut mortgage arrears and reignite refinancing activity. READ MORE
Craig Michie, ScotPac

Record gap in SME revenue outlook
by Will Paige • 30 May 2025
SME revenue forecasts reveal a widening disparity in how they view future growth prospects, ScotPac research shows. READ MORE
Connective and Brighten executives

Connective and Brighten launch new white label product
by Will Paige • 30 May 2025
The new product targets underserved borrowers in the alternative lending space. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26–30 May
by Ben Squires • 30 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30... READ MORE
Australian Bureau of Statistics

Inflation stays steady, leaves door open for future cuts
by Will Paige • 29 May 2025
New data shows headline inflation for May was unchanged, but underlying inflation inched up, cementing calls for future... READ MORE
Cameron Poolman

Small business confidence rebounds as interest rates ease
by Will Paige • 29 May 2025
Lower interest rates are fuelling stronger confidence among small businesses, according to OnDeck Australia. READ MORE
Florian Ruff

Wisr secures $267m warehouse facility
by Will Paige • 29 May 2025
The personal lender has said the new facility will help it fund volume growth across both personal and secured vehicle... READ MORE
Verity Firth

Teachers Mutual Bank names new deputy chair
by Will Paige • 29 May 2025
The new deputy chair has been a director at the mutual since 2019 and takes on the position ahead of the bank’s... READ MORE

New shadow treasurer and financial services minister announced
by Annie Kane • 28 May 2025
With the Liberal-National Coalition having reformed, a new shadow cabinet has been announced, including a new shadow... READ MORE