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Home lending

New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
The value of new home lending in the March 2025 quarter was more than 14 per cent higher year on year, despite a slight...READ MORE
Young home owners

Young Australians upbeat on home ownership
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
Despite housing affordability being one of their biggest concerns, younger consumers remain optimistic about buying a... READ MORE
Jacinta Allan

Victoria to extend stamp duty discount for new homes
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a one-year extension to the stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan... READ MORE

Industry sets out wish list to new Financial Services Minister

by Annie Kane • 14 May 2025
The broker associations have set out their hopes for what they’d like new Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino... READ MORE
Green lending brokers

Brokers well-placed to ride green home loan wave

by Will Paige • 14 May 2025
As climate change and a cost-of-living crisis drive interest in green finance, brokers can capitalise on a growing... READ MORE
OnDeck Australia CEO Cameron Poolman

Three-quarters of small businesses could miss $20k asset write-off
by Will Paige • 14 May 2025
Just one-quarter of small businesses plan to take advantage of the instant asset write-off, OnDeck Australia research... READ MORE
Sussan Ley

Liberals elect first female leader
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
A new Leader of the Opposition has emerged following a tight leadership race, becoming the first female leader of the... READ MORE

Interoperability hits another snag as LEXTECH withdraws
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2025
The future of the interoperability regime is being called into question as one of the three players involved withdraws... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice Anthony Waldron

A fifth of Gen Z borrowing cash for home deposits
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
More than a fifth of Gen Z home buyers are relying on cash gifts from family to save enough for mortgage deposits, as... READ MORE

Shift welcomes new head of product
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2025
The SME lender has welcomed a new head of product and confirmed its sales director, Kristian McCausland, has left the... READ MORE
Pallas Capital Alexis Holloway

Pallas Capital flags ‘pent-up’ commercial property demand
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
Commercial loan originations have fallen from record highs, but the non-bank lender has struck an upbeat tone on its... READ MORE

New Financial Services Minister announced
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2025
The Prime Minister has unveiled the next Financial Services Minister and members of his cabinet and outer... READ MORE
Nuno Matos ANZ

New ANZ CEO outlines key priorities
by Will Paige • 12 May 2025

The big four bank’s new CEO has hinted at upcoming projects in his first public address.

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Wendy Brown - Macquarie

Macquarie mortgage book surges amid strong broker flows
by Will Paige • 12 May 2025
The lender has posted soaring growth in its mortgage portfolio as it continues to attract broker clients seeking fast... READ MORE

Commercial property sentiment hits 8-year high
by Ben Squires • 12 May 2025

The NAB Commercial Property Index has risen to an eight-year high as hopes are buoyed by the rate-easing cycle.

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Purple Circle celebrates 100 broker shareholders
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2025
The boutique mortgage aggregator has celebrated the milestone of having 100 broker... READ MORE

Former shadow treasurer seeks to lead opposition
by Annie Kane • 9 May 2025
Angus Taylor MP, the former shadow treasurer, is in the running to lead the Liberal Party, citing a wish to find... READ MORE
Shayne Elliott

ANZ continues to see strong broker flows as NPS improves
by Will Paige • 9 May 2025
The major bank has seen more than two-thirds of its new home loans written by the broker channel, amid improved broker... READ MORE

Brokers reveal the tools and tech they use to free up time
by Annie Kane • 9 May 2025
The pervasive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology has transformed how brokers now operate. Here, we ask... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC sets out fresh BNPL guidance ahead of incoming laws
by Will Paige • 9 May 2025

The regulator has issued new guidelines for BNPL providers, urging them to secure a credit licence.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5–9 May
by Ben Squires • 9 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 9... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards launches for 2025

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the highly anticipated Australian Broking Awards... READ MORE

Brokers are missing opportunities with complex borrowers: Bluestone
by Ben Squires • 8 May 2025
Brokers who ignore borrowers with non-standard income are missing out on their share of a growing segment of the... READ MORE
Gareth Spence NAB

Expect RBA to act ‘pre-emptively’ to counter global risks: NAB
by Will Paige • 8 May 2025
Domestic economic factors, coupled with the impact of trade tariffs, mean the RBA can afford to move more quickly in... READ MORE
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine

Proprietary channel a ‘key priority’ for mortgages: NAB
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
The major bank has grown new proprietary home lending by 25 per cent year on year amid a continued strategic refocus on... READ MORE

What does it take to be dropped from an aggregator lender panel?
by Annie Kane • 7 May 2025
ANALYSIS Lender panels are constantly being updated, but a recent swathe of lender removals has the industry talking... READ MORE
Refinancing

Race to refinance drives up mortgage demand

by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
Larger mortgages of over $1 million are exhibiting “unprecedented repayment strain”, according to Equifax, driving... READ MORE
Ryan Harkness

ORDE lifts some loan limits to counter climbing property prices
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
ORDE Financial has made a range of updates to its lending products in response to market expectations of rising... READ MORE
David Hyman

Aussie brokers to feature on House Hunters Australia this Sunday
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
Mortgage brokers from Aussie will offer expert advice to aspiring home buyers on TV when House Hunters Australia... READ MORE
Broker associations

Broking industry reacts to Albanese win
by Will Paige • 6 May 2025
After Labor secured a landslide election win, the broking industry has outlined what they want to see from the new... READ MORE
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