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ASIC uncovers widespread transparency failures in private credit
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Nov 2026
ASIC has uncovered widespread transparency and governance failures among private credit funds, warning that investors... READ MORE

ASIC urged to establish central broker conduct register
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Nov 2026
The FBAA has called on ASIC to set up a centralised broker conduct register. READ MORE

AUSTRAC clarifies commercial finance broker AML/CTF obligations
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Nov 2026
The FBAA has revealed that AUSTRAC clarified that ordinary commercial and asset finance broking was generally not... READ MORE

Rate rises squeeze seniors still carrying mortgage debt
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Nov 2026
Older Australians approaching retirement are increasingly looking to clear their mortgages without leaving their homes... READ MORE

Inquiry floats government guarantees to unlock business lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Nov 2026
The Productivity Commission has floated government-backed credit guarantees to improve finance access for businesses... READ MORE

ANZ targets proprietary expansion as brokers tighten their grip
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Nov 2026
ANZ has revealed that its mortgage ambitions will centre on its own lenders moving forward, but brokers are still... READ MORE

YBR tops $30bn in settlements as loan book climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Nov 2026
Settlements have surged at Yellow Brick Road Home Loans as the major mortgage broking and aggregation group embarks on... READ MORE

Macquarie’s mortgage book nears $200bn as brokers dominate...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Nov 2026
Brokers dominate Macquarie’s mortgage originations as its expanding loan book closes in on another major milestone. READ MORE

MFAA presses Treasury to bring ATO data into CDR
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Nov 2026
The MFAA has urged Treasury to include relevant ATO information in the CDR, with consumer-authorised access available... READ MORE

Hauser denies signalling November rise before board decision
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Nov 2026
RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser has rejected suggestions that his inflation warning telegraphed November’s increase... READ MORE

Everyday Rewards and Middle offer points for broker-settled home loans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Nov 2026
Everyday Rewards has partnered with Middle to offer members up to 250,000 points when they settle an eligible mortgage... READ MORE

ASIC fines Thinktank and Bizcap over alleged reporting failures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Nov 2026
Thinktank and Bizcap have each paid hefty fines as ASIC pursues companies over alleged reporting failures. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 2–6...
by Reporter • 6 Nov 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

NAB pushes harder on proprietary mortgages as broker share slides
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
NAB is sharpening its proprietary mortgage push while claiming that it is reserving a premium proposition for selected... READ MORE

Former CBA exec’s denial of broker relationship unravels before...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
A former CBA home lending executive deliberately concealed his relationship with a mortgage broker during an internal... READ MORE

New referrer guidelines released as industry confronts fraud risks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
The MFAA has moved to strengthen referral safeguards amid concerns over fraud across Australia’s mortgage lending... READ MORE

Approvals hold steady, yet dwelling prices tipped to fall further
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
September’s approvals rebound offers little reassurance as construction warnings mount and dwelling prices face... READ MORE

Household Capital appoints ex-Bendigo broker head to senior role
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
Household Capital has appointed former Bendigo and Adelaide Bank head of broker Natalie Sheehan as its new chief growth... READ MORE

Brokers urged to embrace AI or face extinction
by Reporter • 5 Nov 2026
Amid a softening housing market, brokers are being urged to harness artificial intelligence tools to diversify their... READ MORE

Inflation won’t return to target until mid-2028, says RBA
by Annie Kane • 4 Nov 2026
Following its decision to increase the cash rate, the RBA has outlined its updated forecast for the economy, revealing... READ MORE

Brokers ‘pivotal’ as industry responds to Cup Day rate hike
by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2026
Industry leaders have said mortgage brokers will be critical in guiding stretched borrowers through mounting repayment... READ MORE

RBA tightens the reins on cash rate
by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has taken the bit between its teeth as it moves to rein in galloping inflation. READ MORE

Westpac lifts proprietary share as direct push accelerates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Nov 2026
Westpac’s direct lending drive has gained ground, but brokers continue to dominate the group’s outstanding mortgage... READ MORE

Lendi lodgements grow amid downturn as AI rollout accelerates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Nov 2026
The Lendi brand has reported a substantial increase in September-quarter lodgements as the group progressively extends... READ MORE

‘Ticking up’: APRA reveals arrears rising as pressures mount
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Nov 2026
APRA has revealed that mortgage arrears are increasing, with rising unemployment adding to concerns about households’... READ MORE