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Calls intensify for government to set up a bank

by Annie Kane • 21 Jan 2026
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on federal government to investigate the feasibility of establishing a... READ MORE

Perth hits $1m milestone in red-hot market surge: Domain

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Western Australia’s capital city has become the sixth capital city to see median house prices break million-dollar... READ MORE

Construction costs lift despite annual increases hitting new lows

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Fresh figures have revealed construction costs experiencing a steep quarterly jump, despite the yearly growth rate... READ MORE

Construction costs lift despite annual increases hitting new lows

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jan 2026
Fresh figures have revealed construction costs experiencing a steep quarterly jump, despite the yearly growth rate... READ MORE

AMP announces new CEO

by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2026
A new CEO has been appointed at the non-major banking group, taking up the role from the outgoing CEO, who will retire... READ MORE

Rising prices intensify urgency for FHBs: GSB

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jan 2026
New data from a customer-owned bank has revealed buyers are rushing to purchase homes as prices rise and supply... READ MORE

New population forecasts put focus back on housing target

by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2026
The Australian population is forecast to reach 28.6 million by June 2029, according to new forecasts, which could put... READ MORE

Viking Aggregation officially launches

by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2026
The aggregation group has begun onboarding brokers for its residential and commercial offering and appointed an... READ MORE

HESTA sees record downsizer contributions

by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2026
A strong spring selling season in 2025 resulted in industry super fund HESTA seeing a record year for downsizer... READ MORE

Brokerage expands regional presence after new acquisition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A leading brokerage has acquired a longstanding mortgage broking firm in Ballarat, as it widens its reach in regional... READ MORE

Brokerage reveals new EGM as it builds franchise model

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A leading independent brokerage has appointed its first executive general manager of sales and distribution as it... READ MORE

MFAA releases broker guides on growing their businesses

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
The association for mortgage and finance brokers has completed its new guide to promote “sustainable and... READ MORE

Investor surge fuelled national home price boom in 2025: NAB

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jan 2026
A housing monitor conducted by the major bank has revealed investors are snapping up loans at record paces, signalling... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16...

by Ben Squires • 16 Jan 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 16... READ MORE

Three-quarters of mortgagors say their financial health has improved

by Annie Kane • 15 Jan 2026
Mortgage holders are feeling more confident about their finances, while those without debt are growing more... READ MORE

NGM Group celebrates $500m debt issuance

by Annie Kane • 15 Jan 2026
The mutual banking group has completed a $500 million debt issuance, marking the largest transaction of its kind ever... READ MORE

Inovayt enters Adelaide with brokerage acquisition

by Annie Kane • 14 Jan 2026
Major brokerage Inovayt has expanded into South Australia for the first time, acquiring the mortgage arm of a large... READ MORE

Finstro unveils senior appointment to bolster broker-led solutions

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jan 2026
A veteran of the finance and technology sector has been named as Finstro’s new strategic partnerships manager to help... READ MORE

Spending surge adds fuel to February rate hike calls

by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2026
The amount of money being spent by households continues to grow ahead of expectations, with new ABS figures showing... READ MORE

TMB rolls out new brand promise following strategic review

by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2026
Teachers Mutual Bank has launched a new brand promise of ‘where good meets money’ in a move to provide... READ MORE

Government and banks offer support for Victorians impacted by...

by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2026
Victorians affected by the ongoing bushfires may be able to access a range of financial, mental health, and practical... READ MORE

ANZ tightens up home lending to companies

by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2026
The big four bank has told brokers it has changed its mortgage credit requirements for home loans with a company as the... READ MORE

Trump wants US to buy $200bn in mortgage bonds

by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2026
The US President wants the government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to push mortgage rates down, in one of... READ MORE

Better Business Summit 2026 launches

by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2026
Discover how to take your brokerage from small business to major brokerage at the Better Business Summit 2026! READ MORE

Broking industry calls for ‘line in the sand’ as payroll tax...

by Annie Kane • 9 Jan 2026
The mortgage broking industry has told the NSW government’s payroll tax inquiry that a “nebulous pool of... READ MORE