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The peculiar mix of unknowns: Indicators for the year ahead
by Nick Young • 27 Jan 2026
With 2025 now in the rear-view mirror, the financial services industry can reflect on a year that defied easy... READ MORE

Non-bank lenders will underpin Australia’s 2026 credit landscape
by Mario Rehayem • 19 Jan 2026
As we head into 2026, Australia’s lending landscape is at a crossroads. Traditional banks are retrenching from key... READ MORE

Non-bank lender announces new head of sales and strategic partnerships
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jan 2026
Cath Ryan, former general manager of Viking Commercial Aggregation, has been appointed to lead the non-bank’s sales... READ MORE

Rising lending complexity will define 2026, and brokers will stay at...
by Jason Azzopardi • 31 Dec 2025
Despite banks pushing harder into proprietary lending, rising borrower complexity, regulatory change, and non-standard... READ MORE

The 5 trends that will reshape SME lending in 2026
by Anna Hawter and Ben Lamb • 30 Dec 2025
Lumi's deputy CEO Anna Hawter and chief commercial officer Ben Lamb outline the trends every Australian broker must... READ MORE

Is it important for brokers to walk the walk and talk the talk?
by Reporter • 23 Dec 2025
Mortgage brokers who invest in property themselves are best placed to offer investor credit advice, according to... READ MORE

Beyond the spin: The real price banks pay to replace brokers
by Phil Rice • 7 Nov 2025
Major banks are ramping up AI partnerships and internal lending teams in a bid to claw back market share. But the... READ MORE

How positivity enhances productivity

by Reporter • 30 Oct 2025
A positive and supportive workplace culture is essential to business success and productivity, according to Palfreyman... READ MORE
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Why does broker market share continue to increase?
by Tim Brown • 21 Oct 2025
Banks do not understand their customers like brokers do, writes Tim Brown, CEO of mortgage broking business investor... READ MORE

What 100 brokers told me about AI
by Russell Stephenson • 2 Oct 2025
Artificial intelligence is on everyone’s radar, but how are mortgage brokers actually using it in practice? Russell... READ MORE
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Why diversifying makes you a better broker
by Will Paige • 22 Sep 2025
Son Pham of Rethink Financing on why diversification makes brokers stronger. READ MORE

The new world of trail: From a blunt instrument to a strategic wealth...
by Nick Young • 15 Sep 2025
Trail is no longer just a passive income stream for brokers – it’s becoming a strategic asset to fund growth,... READ MORE

Why open banking’s potential in Australia is still waiting to be...
by Brett Stanford • 22 Aug 2025
Open banking is finally delivering real, measurable value, but to reach its full potential, industry, regulators, and... READ MORE

Banks want more proprietary flow? Time to clean up introducer risk
by David Hyman • 21 Aug 2025
Proprietary lending isn’t “better for customers” until banks clean up introducer pipelines, says David Hyman, CEO... READ MORE

Why ASIC’s review of the debt and credit repair sector is welcome

by Victoria Coster • 23 Jul 2025
The regulator’s review of the debt management and credit repair industry is a critical and long-awaited step toward... READ MORE

The building boom could determine broker success in FY26

by Chris Meaker • 17 Jul 2025
A new building boom in capital cities – driven by government incentives, affordability issues, and renewed confidence... READ MORE

Why the ‘lone wolf’ broker model is fading fast
by Nick Young • 10 Jul 2025
Australia’s mortgage broking industry is experiencing a profound shift, with surging market share driving a move from... READ MORE

How to build a high-performance pit crew for your brokerage
by Christian Paterson • 30 Jun 2025
Scaling a mortgage broking business requires strategic planning, effective delegation, and a well-structured team with... READ MORE
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Could new fees cause mutual banking merger momentum to fade?
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Proposed regulatory fees for merger assessments could exceed $1 million, potentially slowing further consolidation... READ MORE

Losing the Advantedge: Is this the death of bank wholesale funding?
by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2025
OPINION With Advantedge closing its doors, does this mark the beginning of the end of bank wholesale funding? And what... READ MORE

Limited recourse borrowing arrangements: Setting the record straight
by Mark Kevin • 23 May 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ decision on LRBAs is a win for SMSFs and debunks several myths about using super for housing,... READ MORE

Why banks must evolve to meet the changing needs of retirees
by Alexis George • 15 May 2025
Lenders need to be creating new lending products to meet the evolving needs of Australian borrowers, including... READ MORE

Post-election shake-up: What the industry needs to know about new...
by Craig Green • 13 May 2025
Craig Green, managing partner of Green Mortgage Lawyers, unpacks the post-election lending landscape and what lenders... READ MORE

Brokers who ignore AI will be left behind – staying ahead is easy
by Julian Fayad • 28 Apr 2025
Brokers who snub AI today will be obsolete tomorrow, so the industry needs to adapt fast or get left behind, says... READ MORE

Why brokers across Australia are struggling to scale their businesses
by Christian Paterson • 17 Apr 2025
Spending weeks on the road with the Better Business Summit has given me a unique insight into the common problems that... READ MORE