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Standing still is the biggest threat to broker market share, panel...
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2026
Brokers must guard against complacency and ensure they’re providing true credit advice to ensure the industry holds... READ MORE

RBA faces ‘challenging conundrum’ for August rate decision
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2026
Strong employment figures have surprised major bank economists, who believe the quirk could create a conundrum for the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Moula appoints new national sales manager
by Ben Squires • 24 Jul 2026
The lender has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of an experienced financial services leader as its... READ MORE

Bridgit bolsters team with new state manager appointment
by Ben Squires • 23 Jul 2026
The new hire will lead the bridging lender’s BDM team in NSW and brings two decades of industry experience to the... READ MORE

Auditor-General review flags housing delivery concerns
by Ben Squires • 23 Jul 2026
The Auditor-General has warned there is now “considerable uncertainty” surrounding the delivery of the... READ MORE

ASIC to release best interests duty report by Q4
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2026
The financial regulator expects to publish the findings of its thematic review into mortgage brokers’ compliance with... READ MORE

Assistant Treasurer backs brokers as drivers of competition
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2026
The Assistant Treasurer has backed the role mortgage brokers play in driving competition, describing the growth of the... READ MORE

Tax reforms eclipse interest rates as top house price drag: API
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2026
Federal government tax reforms have overtaken interest rates as the single biggest downward pressure on Australian... READ MORE

Revolut launches local bank after securing ADI licence
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2026
The global fintech has secured an unrestricted ADI licence from the prudential regulator, paving the way for the launch... READ MORE

ING confirms major clawback change
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
The lender has agreed to scrap clawbacks if a property is sold between 12 and 18 months after settlement, in... READ MORE

Which states are the aggregators attracting brokers from?
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
A new report tracking movements of credit representatives among the 10 largest aggregators has revealed that different... READ MORE

AFG index reveals east coast slowdown

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jul 2026
Fresh lodgement data has shown uneven momentum across states, with one market defying the broader cooling trend. READ MORE

ASIC chalks up $830m in civil penalties
by Ben Squires • 21 Jul 2026
The corporate watchdog has closed out a busy financial year of enforcement that included major actions against several... READ MORE

Submissions open for 10th annual Women in Finance Awards
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
The hunt is on for Australia’s top female financial professionals, as submissions and nominations open for the Women... READ MORE

New independent report reveals aggregator movements
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2026
EXCLUSIVE Fintech platform WealthX has released a new report tracking the movement of mortgage brokers between... READ MORE

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in... READ MORE

Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state... READ MORE

Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across... READ MORE

Brokers demand end to clawbacks, redesign of commissions
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
A wave of broker commentary in response to the government’s consultation on unfair trading practices has revealed... READ MORE

Resolve Finance lifts settlements as franchise network expands
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
Resolve Finance has reported a double‑digit jump in settlements on the back of an expanding franchise‑led broker... READ MORE

Majors’ share slips as Westpac tops AFG lodgements
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data from AFG has revealed the aggregator reported a “record” June quarter by value, with lodgements shifting... READ MORE

Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE