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Many brokers still quiet between client conversations

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
New research has revealed that a sizeable cohort of mortgage brokers contact clients infrequently, with regular... READ MORE

RBA August cash-rate hold broadly expected

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Softer inflation figures have shifted the outlook ahead of the Reserve Bank’s closely watched August policy meeting. READ MORE

Bank Australia, P&N Group advance proposed merger to next stage
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Two of Australia’s largest customer‑owned banks have moved their proposed merger into the next phase. READ MORE

La Trobe tops $25bn AUM landmark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
La Trobe Financial has reached $25 billion in assets under management. READ MORE

Amount of 5% deposit properties converted to investments revealed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Aug 2026
New figures have revealed how many homes secured through the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme have been turned into investment... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney bolsters leadership ranks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Aug 2026
Bank of Sydney’s new CEO Kieran McKenna has moved to reshape the lender’s leadership team for its next growth... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 3–7...
by Reporter • 7 Aug 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

AMP Bank loan book records half-yearly decline

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
AMP Bank’s half-year results have revealed a softer loan book, with lending dynamics shifting. READ MORE

Treasury revises tax overhaul after releasing new carve-outs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
Draft changes to the federal government’s tax overhaul have outlined protections for widows, trusts, and new... READ MORE

MFAA calls for changes to new discretionary trust tax
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
The MFAA has said the federal government’s new discretionary trust tax plan may punish businesses unless carve-outs... READ MORE

ASIC unveils new strategy to sharpen small business support
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
The regulator has pledged clearer guidance, easier interactions, and tougher action on misconduct as it refreshes its... READ MORE

NAB appoints Anna Bligh to board

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
National Australia Bank has appointed former Queensland premier Anna Bligh to its board. READ MORE

Complaints hit record highs as banking dominates case load
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
AFCA’s latest figures have shown consumer disputes climbing to new peaks, with banking and finance driving another... READ MORE

Household Capital completes Macquarie reverse mortgage acquisition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
A major book transfer has brought thousands of new customers into the fold of a home‑equity lender. READ MORE

Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
Intrusions, AI‑driven attacks, and mortgage fraud probes are reshaping risk for banks and lenders globally. READ MORE

Majors forecast sharper-than-expected housing downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
The major banks have now flagged larger-than-expected house price falls as senior government ministers emphasise... READ MORE

Mortgage demand dives as hardship climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
Borrowing appetite has cooled significantly after recent rate hikes and tax changes, with stress indicators edging... READ MORE

CBA and Macquarie surge as Suncorp and BOQ decline

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
The latest mortgage figures have shown the country’s largest housing lenders still expanding their books, with CBA... READ MORE

Westpac completes RAMS mortgage book sale

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
A multi‑year exit from the RAMS brand has been sealed, shifting a multibillion‑dollar mortgage book into non‑bank... READ MORE

First non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Aug 2026
The federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme has taken a new turn, with specialist lender Liberty Financial... READ MORE

More Australians abandon home ownership plans
by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2026
Just 13 per cent of prospective first home buyers expect to purchase within the next 12 months, continuing the downward... READ MORE

Housing approvals lift yet Accord shortfall deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Aug 2026
Building approvals have shown a significant rebound in new homes, but industry bodies have warned that the pipeline... READ MORE

outsource Financial expands team as network grows
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Aug 2026
A fresh wave of appointments and promotions is reshaping outsource Financial’s internal structure, with the... READ MORE

HSBC to sell Australian home loan book to Blackstone
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Jul 2026
HSBC Bank Australia has announced the sale of its Australian home and personal loan portfolios. READ MORE

ATO releases extensive LRBA guidance ahead of ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Jul 2026
New guidance from the Australian Taxation Office has confirmed that LRBA-funded property must remain business-use... READ MORE