Ben Squires is a commercial content writer at mortgage broking title, The Adviser.He primarily works with clients to deliver promoted and sponsored content – both in print and online – and also writes news and features on the Australian broking industry.As an experienced writer and journalist, Ben can write across different mediums but specialises in commercial content that meets client objectives.Before joining The Adviser in 2024, Ben was a commercial content editor at News Corp, writing for several titles including The Australian, Escape, GQ and news.com.au.He’s interested in writing about anything related to finance and technology.
Major banks’ market share slips again: AFG
The big four banks have seen their share of lodgements from AFG brokers dip during the third quarter of FY25.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 22 Apr 2025
AFG refinancing activity drops to record low
Brokers aggregating under AFG have set a new record for lodgement volumes during a third quarter, but refinancing activity dipped to record lows.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Building commencements remain at decade lows
Just over 168,050 new homes commenced construction in 2024, around the lowest level in over a decade, according to new data.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Tax breaks ‘unlikely to shift the dial’ for first home buyers: Loan Market Group
The aggregator and brokerage group has suggested that the Coalition’s signature policy for first home buyers will do little to improve housing affordability without ...
BORROWER • Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Connective welcomes more lenders to its panel
The aggregator has bolstered its lender panel with fresh additions in response to market conditions and growing trends.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Aggregator white label product surpasses $2bn milestone
Brokers have settled more than $2 billion in Mortgage Choice Freedom loans – funded by Athena Home Loans – in two years.
LENDER • Tue, 15 Apr 2025
MFAA announces National Forum presidents for 2025
The industry body has unveiled its National Forum presidents for 2025, with a few new faces among a string of re-elections.
BROKER • Tue, 15 Apr 2025
SME borrowing dips amid growing uncertainty
The latest Banjo Barometer SME survey has highlighted the growing level of uncertainty gripping Australia’s small businesses.
LENDER • Mon, 14 Apr 2025
‘Too early’ to determine cash rate path: Bullock
The RBA governor has noted the economic fallout from US tariffs but said it is premature to forecast their impact on the cash rate trajectory.
BORROWER • Sun, 13 Apr 2025