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Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented... READ MORE

Brokers thanked for Macquarie’s 28% mortgage growth
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Macquarie Bank’s loan book has grown 28 per cent in a year to make up 7 per cent of the Australian mortgage market,... READ MORE

Capita Finance announces new ownership, AFG takes minority stake
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Brokers at Western Australia-based brokerage Capita Finance have acquired the company from its former owners, with... READ MORE

Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after... READ MORE

‘The clock is at a minute to midnight’ ASIC calls for urgent...
by Annie Kane • 8 May 2026
The financial services regulator has issued an open letter to all licensees, urging them to bolster cyber defences... READ MORE

Brokers reveal complex borrowers now ‘the norm’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
New research has revealed rising demand for complex home loans, as brokers warn that current settings are shutting out... READ MORE

Mortgage demand continues to climb amid rate shock
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
Despite higher rates, new data has shown that borrowers are still leaning into credit, with mortgage demand lifting as... READ MORE

Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8 May
by Reporter • 8 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Brokers handed new playbook to spot SME stress early
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 May 2026
The MFAA and CAFBA have unveiled joint guidance to help brokers support small businesses under rising financial... READ MORE

Better Choice ramps up national push with senior hires
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 May 2026
Better Choice has ramped up its broker-facing expansion with two senior hires and a new rebrand. READ MORE

Majors split on next RBA move after rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike the cash rate has left the big four starkly divided on what comes next, as... READ MORE

Bullock admits cash rate hikes buy RBA ‘space’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The latest cash rate hike has pushed rates into “restrictive” territory, according to Reserve Bank governor Michele... READ MORE

ANZ veteran joins AMP Bank as partnerships manager
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2026
AMP Bank has welcomed a new partnerships manager within the mortgage broker distribution team. READ MORE

Westpac welcomes ‘improvement’ in proprietary lending
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2026
Proprietary lending has grown by 5 per cent in a year, as the major bank prioritises first-party channel originations... READ MORE

HomeStart links with outsource Financial to grow SA reach
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The state-backed lender’s new alliance with outsource Financial is set to add a fresh stream of distribution for its... READ MORE

RBA reveals latest cash rate decision
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board has announced its May cash rate decision, as it responds to... READ MORE

RBA tipped to press ahead with third straight rate rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia is broadly expected to lift the cash rate today, yet deepening gloom among households and... READ MORE

Borrowers’ buffers tested as another rate hike looms
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
Many recent and highly leveraged home owners are edging towards arrears, raising doubts about whether borrowers can... READ MORE

Higher density approvals slump as housing target gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
Fresh figures have shown a sharp and widespread March pullback in approvals, prompting warnings Australia’s housing... READ MORE

NAB proprietary flows hit 50% in March
by Annie Kane • 4 May 2026
The major bank has hit a “major milestone” of seeing half of new mortgage flows coming from its proprietary... READ MORE

APRA demands ‘step change’ in financial sector AI controls
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 May 2026
The prudential regulator has warned that AI risk management is lagging behind fast‑evolving adoption, flagging cyber... READ MORE

WA extends housing lead as scorecard lays bare fault lines
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 May 2026
A new national scorecard has shown Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia powering the housing upswing, yet... READ MORE

Calls for a retirement wealth rethink intensify
by Reporter • 4 May 2026
A retirement industry specialist has urged Australians to rethink retirement planning by looking beyond superannuation... READ MORE

ANZ broker flows rise as bank eyes proprietary push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
Broker-led mortgage growth has accelerated at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) even as the major maps out... READ MORE