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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
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

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

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