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Major aggregator flagged in mortgage fraud probe
by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2026
Allegations have been levelled at a major aggregator regarding suspected loan fraud from some of its broker network. READ MORE

Market shifts forcing deposit scheme users to compromise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Apr 2026
While detractors have warned that the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme is fuelling demand, brokers have... READ MORE

Regional investor boom masks growing credit strain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Apr 2026
Fresh figures have found policy-fuelled demand is pushing more borrowers into bigger, riskier loans as investors chase... READ MORE

Supply squeeze doubles WA and Qld house prices
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Apr 2026
Fresh Cotality data has shown population growth surging ahead of construction, reshaping prices and competition across... READ MORE

Deposit Power–Deposit Assure deal reshapes deposit bond landscape
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Apr 2026
Two specialist bond issuers have joined forces, redrawing Australia’s non-cash deposit market. READ MORE

Qld expands shared equity scheme after unveiling fresh slots
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Apr 2026
Queensland’s flagship Boost to Buy program has entered a second application round, with the state government... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6–10...
by Reporter • 10 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

Better Business Awards winners for NSW/ACT announced

by Annie Kane • 9 Apr 2026
A total of 22 NSW/ACT-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Viridian maps next growth chapter and priorities

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Apr 2026
The national wealth group has sharpened its lending and investment strategy as its new sole CEO sets out a new phase of... READ MORE

AUSTRAC urges tougher checks as mortgage fraud probe widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Apr 2026
Fresh guidance from AUSTRAC has warned lenders to lift verification standards as it continues its ongoing assessment... READ MORE

Government puts forward 8 proposals to tackle CSLR funding crisis
by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2026
The Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister, Daniel Mulino MP, has unveiled a sweeping package of reform... READ MORE

Calls mount to use ATO data in open banking to reduce fraud risk
by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2026
There are increasing calls from the broking industry to utilise tax return data from the ATO in the open banking regime... READ MORE

Moody’s warns rate hikes to deepen affordability squeeze
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
Moody’s Ratings has warned that further rate hikes and stubbornly high prices will consequently stretch new borrowers... READ MORE

HIA warns regions bearing brunt of housing strain

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
The Housing Industry Association has called for a regional‑first housing blueprint as population growth and price... READ MORE

BNK appoints new CEO as Savins steps down
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
Digital bank BNK has reshaped its top ranks, appointing a finance veteran as its new CEO after long‑serving CEO Allan... READ MORE

Cash-strapped debtors drag sentiment as anxiety surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
Consumer debt holders have reported a significant slide in cash flow and confidence in March as rising prices and... READ MORE

Fuel shock triggers rise in electric vehicle lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
The ensuing fuel supply shock has shifted more motorists towards electric vehicles, with new figures revealing a sharp... READ MORE

Westpac raises concerns about AI impersonation scams

by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2026
AI-generated scams involving deepfake voices and videos are being used by criminals in ‘harder to detect’ scams,... READ MORE

Albanese announces no interest loans for fuel-reliant sectors
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
A $1 billion pool of interest‑free loans will soon be accessible for fuel‑dependent businesses as the government... READ MORE

Connective’s brokers power ‘record’ lending year
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
The aggregator has smashed its own lending records, with rate cuts, policy support, and broker diversification... READ MORE

5% Deposit Scheme risks backfiring on housing: S&P
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
As the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme pulls more first home buyers into the market, S&P Global... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice launches AI-powered policy tool
by Annie Kane • 2 Apr 2026
An AI-powered Policy Search Tool that analyses over 5,000 residential policy pages and gives brokers easy-to-understand... READ MORE

Apartment approvals roar back as housing target gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
Fresh figures have shown higher-density projects significantly rebounding, yet advocates have warned that the... READ MORE

Macquarie rockets ahead, while BOQ shrinks

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Apr 2026
Investor and owner‑occupier mortgage books crept higher in February, with Macquarie Bank outpacing the major lenders,... READ MORE

RBA lays bare reasons behind knife-edge rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Apr 2026
Fresh minutes have revealed how inflation fears from the ensuing international oil shock outweighed mounting concerns... READ MORE