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AFG refinancing activity drops to record low
by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2025
Brokers aggregating under AFG have set a new record for lodgement volumes during a third quarter, but refinancing...READ MORE

Coalition outlines plans to accelerate housing approvals
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2025
The Coalition has pledged to clear residential development backlogs within 12 months and finalise existing residential... READ MORE

Building commencements remain at decade lows
by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2025
Just over 168,050 new homes commenced construction in 2024, around the lowest level in over a decade, according to new... READ MORE

Bank Australia-Qudos Bank members approve merger
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2025
Two mutual banks will proceed with their merger after receiving approval from their... READ MORE

BOQ to roll out digital mortgage to brokers

by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2025
While the lending group has pulled back on home lending through the broker channel amid a cost-cutting exercise, it... READ MORE

Lenders cement May rate cut call after RBA releases minutes
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2025
Lenders have crystallised their rate cut calls after the RBA Minutes show the May meeting is an ‘opportune time’ to... READ MORE

Tax breaks ‘unlikely to shift the dial’ for first home buyers:...
by Ben Squires • 17 Apr 2025
The aggregator and brokerage group has suggested that the Coalition’s signature policy for first home buyers will do... READ MORE

Connective welcomes more lenders to its panel
by Ben Squires • 17 Apr 2025
The aggregator has bolstered its lender panel with fresh additions in response to market conditions and growing... READ MORE

Business lender found guilty of unlicensed credit activity
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
A non-bank business lender and loan introducer have both been found guilty of engaging in unlicensed credit... READ MORE

Westpac denies it ignored suspected RAMS home loan fraud
by Naomi Neilson and Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
The major bank has said that it acted appropriately in response to allegations that some of its RAMS franchises were... READ MORE

Ray Esho to depart ING

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
ING Australia’s national manager for SME lending Ray Esho will depart from the bank next week after 18 years of... READ MORE

SFG rolls out upgraded loan origination platform

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
Brokers aggregating under Specialist Finance Group have become the first to access Salestrekker’s new integrated loan... READ MORE

Aggregator white label product surpasses $2bn milestone
by Ben Squires • 16 Apr 2025
Brokers have settled more than $2 billion in Mortgage Choice Freedom loans – funded by Athena Home Loans – in two... READ MORE

MFAA announces National Forum presidents for 2025
by Ben Squires • 16 Apr 2025
The industry body has unveiled its National Forum presidents for 2025, with a few new faces among a string of... READ MORE

February rate cut didn’t boost loan approvals: Loan Market Group

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2025
The February cash rate drop did not result in an uptick in home loan activity, according to data released by Loan... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC may publish breach and complaints data
by Will Paige • 15 Apr 2025
A consultation has been launched on the regulator’s plans to publish dashboards showing company breach and complaints... READ MORE

SME borrowing dips amid growing uncertainty
by Ben Squires • 15 Apr 2025
The latest Banjo Barometer SME survey has highlighted the growing level of uncertainty gripping Australia’s small... READ MORE

Broker associations call for more action on housing
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
While welcoming the new election promises for first home buyers, the FBAA and MFAA have both called for more to be... READ MORE

FHB election promises could exacerbate house price problem
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
Concerns have been raised that new demand-side housing initiatives for first home buyers may only increase house prices... READ MORE

‘Too early’ to determine cash rate path: Bullock
by Ben Squires • 14 Apr 2025
The RBA governor has noted the economic fallout from US tariffs but said it is premature to forecast their impact on... READ MORE
Suburbs - The Adviser

Home values rebound after 3-month slide
by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
The start of a long-awaited interest rate easing cycle in February has helped lift national home values, according to... READ MORE
Siobhan Williams, Head of Mortgages at Pepper Money

Brokers urged to proactively support SMEs with tax changes
by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
As major tax deductibility changes loom, brokers have an opportunity to “get on the front foot” with SME clients,... READ MORE

Major parties unveil new promises for home buyers
by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2025
The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have both unveiled major new policies to support first home buyers onto... READ MORE

MyState and Auswide set to launch broker pilot
by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2025
In a new pilot, BDMs at the newly merged banking entity will be able to offer brokers products from across the newly... READ MORE

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

ING appoints new head of retail
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
The non-major bank is set to welcome NAB’s former EGM for business everyday banking as its new head of... READ MORE

‘We want to get rid of CSLR’, says Howarth
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
The Coalition wants to reform, if not scrap, the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, according to shadow minister for... READ MORE
NAB

Tariff turmoil reshapes cash rate outlook
by Will Paige • 10 Apr 2025

Several lenders have updated their forecasts for the central bank’s rate-cut strategy this year.

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Borrowers are more optimistic about their finances, say brokers
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
Easing serviceability, falling interest rates, and strong equity positions have resulted in broker clients feeling more... READ MORE

Loan Market and LMG CEOs unpack multi-model approach

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
With two new CEOs at Loan Market Group, the aggregation and brokerage group leaders have revealed their vision for... READ MORE
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