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Consumer confidence rises to highest point since 2022
by Ben Squires • 7 Feb 2025
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rating has hit its highest point since May 2022 amid speculation of a February...READ MORE

REA Group reports H1 financial services growth, CEO to leave
by Will Paige • 7 Feb 2025
REA credited larger average loans along with higher settlements and submissions for growth in its financial services... READ MORE

ABA announces CEO retirement
by Ben Squires • 7 Feb 2025
Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh will retire mid-2025, according to an announcement from the industry... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 3–7...
by Ben Squires • 7 Feb 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

Final day to submit to NSW payroll tax review
by Annie Kane • 6 Feb 2025
Submissions for the NSW Parliament review of payroll tax close tomorrow, with clarity on the matter expected by the end... READ MORE

Regional home values hit record highs: CoreLogic
by Will Paige • 6 Feb 2025
Dwelling values across the nation were steady in January while rising to record highs across the combined regional... READ MORE

Emu Money names new head of partnerships
by Will Paige • 6 Feb 2025

The asset finance brokerage has appointed a new head of partnerships amid a wider broker expansion push.

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Good marketing the new battleground for brokers
by Reporter • 6 Feb 2025
With greater broker competition and choice, brokers need to implement effective marketing tools to ensure they’re... READ MORE

Macquarie maintains mortgage loan book growth to push big 4
by Will Paige • 5 Feb 2025
Macquarie has retained its title as the fastest-growing home loan provider among the big banks while CBA’s mortgage... READ MORE

Bridgit adds 5 BDMs amid surging bridging loan demand
by Will Paige • 5 Feb 2025
The non-bank lender has announced a raft of new appointments in newly created roles to support the broker... READ MORE

LMG aims to bolster broker support offering with new hire
by Will Paige • 5 Feb 2025
The aggregator has recruited a bank’s general manager in a move aimed at improving everyday support for... READ MORE

Broker appointed to Financial Services and Credit Panel
by Annie Kane • 5 Feb 2025
The managing director of a national brokerage has been reappointed to the Financial Services and Credit... READ MORE

Cory Bannister celebrates 25 years at La Trobe Financial
by Ben Squires • 5 Feb 2025
The non-bank lender’s senior VP and chief lending officer has celebrated a career milestone, having reached a quarter... READ MORE

MFAA outlines recommendations for federal budget
by Will Paige • 4 Feb 2025
The broker association has set out 16 pre-budget submissions covering home lending competition, cyber security,... READ MORE

CBA to change lending rules to support prefab home buyers
by Will Paige • 4 Feb 2025
The major bank has revealed it plans to make lending changes this quarter to support customers buying prefabricated... READ MORE

Wisr hails broker channel amid return to loan book growth

by Will Paige • 4 Feb 2025
The non-bank lender has praised the broker channel as a “key part” of its loan originations rising 77 per cent... READ MORE

Auswide shareholders vote in favour of MyState merger
by Ben Squires • 3 Feb 2025

The merger between two non-major lenders has been given the green light by Auswide shareholders.

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Industry to pay $2.72m for CSLR
by Ben Squires • 3 Feb 2025
Estimates for the third levy period have been released along with the announcement of a “comprehensive review” of... READ MORE

Broker-settled commercial loans value hits record high
by Will Paige • 3 Feb 2025
The number of mortgage brokers writing commercial loans has risen significantly in a sign that more brokers may be... READ MORE

Specialist brokerage launched for accountants
by Will Paige • 3 Feb 2025

A new mortgage broking service has been launched for accounting professionals.

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Equilibria Finance appoints new member to leadership team
by Annie Kane • 31 Jan 2025
Sydney-based brokerage Equilibria Finance has restructured its leadership team, appointing Doug Mathlin as its new head... READ MORE

Westpac launches digital applications with CitoPlus
by Ben Squires • 31 Jan 2025
The major has confirmed that accredited brokers from all aggregators can now submit Westpac business loan applications... READ MORE

SMEs lean on brokers amid prolonged cash crunch
by Will Paige • 31 Jan 2025
An uptick in financial distress and cash flow problems are driving more small businesses to seek out support from... READ MORE

Female broker numbers growing, but more progress needed: MFAA
by Will Paige • 31 Jan 2025
The number of female brokers has increased, but more still needs to be done to boost female representation across the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27–31...
by Ben Squires • 31 Jan 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31... READ MORE

Stephen Jones will not seek re-election
by Reporter • 31 Jan 2025
The Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer has announced that he will step down from his role at the next... READ MORE

NAB joins Westpac in revising rate cut forecast
by Will Paige • 30 Jan 2025
Lower-than-expected inflation data has prompted another big four bank to move forward its forecast for when the central... READ MORE

Brokerage appoints new Qld state manager
by Ben Squires • 30 Jan 2025
The brokerage brand has appointed a new state manager for Queensland to build relationships and support expansion... READ MORE

YBR welcomes private lender to its panel
by Will Paige • 30 Jan 2025

Yellow Brick Road has welcomed a private credit commercial lender to its lender panel.

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Westpac brings forward rate cut forecast
by Annie Kane • 29 Jan 2025
Following the release of new inflation data, another major bank has said it expects the central bank to start the... READ MORE
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