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Gen Z stampedes into housing as 5% scheme spurs demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
New figures have revealed a sharp lift in first home buyer inquiries as younger cohorts rush to use the uncapped 5 per... READ MORE

Bendigo rolls out ‘virtual banker’ support for brokers
by Annie Kane • 21 May 2026
A team of 50 personal bankers and home lending specialists is now offering brokers and their customers support on the... READ MORE

Plenti’s loan book exceeds $3bn as originations surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Rapid loan growth and an expanded partnership with NAB have capped a milestone year for the fintech lender. READ MORE

Tasmania locks in $20k grant for first home builds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Tasmania has moved to keep extra support flowing for first home construction, confirming its budget would deliver a... READ MORE

Revealed: Finsure–Hai Money break-up laid bare
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
Court documents have exposed how Finsure shifted from supporting Hai Money to terminating the sub-aggregation agreement... READ MORE

Senate probe reveals structural drivers of housing crisis
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
A Senate inquiry has warned that the federal government is on track to fall short of its housing targets as major fault... READ MORE

RBA reveals logic behind May hike as majors split on outlook
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
Fresh minutes have shown inflation and war‑driven cost shocks tipped the balance towards a May cash rate hike, with... READ MORE

CBA appoints first chief AI scientist
by Reporter • 20 May 2026
The major has appointed an internationally recognised artificial intelligence (AI) researcher to the new role. READ MORE

Why 2026 represents the biggest opportunity for new brokers
by Annie Kane • 19 May 2026
Artificial intelligence is enabling emerging mortgage brokers to set up for success faster than ever before, creating a... READ MORE

New deal announced to unlock 51k Qld homes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 May 2026
A new federal–state pact will channel infrastructure funding into key growth areas, while reserving a large tranche... READ MORE

Macquarie scraps negative gearing add-backs for investors
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
Macquarie Bank has rewritten its investor credit rules, stripping out key tax benefits as the major banks weigh their... READ MORE

Court freezes Finsure’s bid to cut ties with Hai Money
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
A judge has stepped in to pause Finsure’s attempt to sever its sub‑aggregation agreement with Hai Money. READ MORE

ASIC pursues steeper fines against payday lenders

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
ASIC is taking its Cigno and BSF payday lending case back to the Full Federal Court, saying that a $7 million penalty... READ MORE

AUSTRAC flags AI fraud surge as lenders bolster defences
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
Australia’s financial crime watchdog has sounded a fresh alarm on AI‑enabled money laundering as lenders move to... READ MORE

Coalition vows to scrap housing tax reforms and limit migration to...
by Annie Kane • 15 May 2026
In his budget reply, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has said the Coalition would repeal Labor’s new CGT and negative... READ MORE

Hai Money takes Finsure to court over contract axe
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 May 2026
Hai Money has taken Finsure to court over its move to terminate its sub-aggregation agreement, with both sides trading... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice announces new state manager to lead growth push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 May 2026
Mortgage Choice has reshaped its leadership ranks, with a “familiar face” stepping up to drive the next phase of... READ MORE

CBA posts lending lift as risks edge higher
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 May 2026
Home and business lending have risen substantially at The Commonwealth Bank of Australia this quarter, but early credit... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11–15 May
by Reporter • 15 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Investor tax overhaul to redirect loan demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 May 2026
Tax changes on investors are set to push borrowing away from existing properties and towards new builds and specialist... READ MORE

Rising rates, tax shifts cool home loan demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 May 2026
New figures have shown housing lending slipping from last year’s highs as rate hikes and tax changes bite. READ MORE

Budget backs ATO data sharing in CDR push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 May 2026
The government has said fresh funding for the Consumer Data Right will set up a new phase of data sharing, but industry... READ MORE

Brokers warned to be prepared for onslaught of investor queries
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2026
The mortgage and finance broking industry is bracing for a surge in client inquiries following the federal... READ MORE

Calls grow to expand CDR as AI heightens data risks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
Industry leaders have said artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial data moves, warning existing channels are... READ MORE

Investor surge leaves owner-occupier lending in the dust
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 May 2026
New data has shown investor loans racing ahead of owner‑occupier borrowing in the March quarter. READ MORE