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AUSTRAC refers brokers to authorities in mortgage fraud probe
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Aug 2026
AUSTRAC has referred brokers involved in a mortgage fraud scheme to authorities and regulators and has put mortgage... READ MORE

Property downturn extends into regional Australia
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Aug 2026
Australia’s regional housing markets are losing momentum as the broader downturn in prices reaches beyond the... READ MORE

NAB predicts sharp housing credit slowdown
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Aug 2026
The major bank has significantly downgraded its credit growth forecast, signalling a deeper shift in borrowing... READ MORE

Bridgit appoints new Victorian/Tasmanian state manager
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Aug 2026
The bridging-finance lender has bolstered its presence in Victoria and Tasmania as it expands distribution through... READ MORE

Viridian mothballs Smartmove brand, relaunches broking business
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Aug 2026
The financial services group has announced the consolidation of its broking operations under a new national brand. READ MORE

Personal, car loan demand sinks as caution spreads
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Aug 2026
New data has pointed to a broad consumer-credit retreat, with younger Australians pulling back most sharply. READ MORE

New RBA Monetary Policy Board member appointed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Aug 2026
A new external voice will join the RBA Monetary Policy Board as members weigh stubborn inflation and cooling demand. READ MORE

Number of FHBs with 5% deposit loans in negative equity revealed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Aug 2026
Fresh analysis has revealed the number of first home buyers with 5 per cent Deposit Scheme home loans currently in... READ MORE

NAB home loan demand slides as stress builds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Aug 2026
A weaker mortgage pipeline at NAB has coincided with a lift in loans under closer repayment scrutiny. READ MORE

Home loan commitments plummet as investor lending slumps
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
June-quarter ABS lending figures have revealed a broad mortgage-market pullback, with investor activity leading the... READ MORE

5-year gains set to cushion capitals against downturns
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
New modelling has revealed that capitals that experienced a recent boom in house prices will retain a sizeable cushion... READ MORE

LMG Asset Finance announces new CEO
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
The asset finance business is entering a leadership transition after the aggregator confirmed that the long-time CEO... READ MORE

Digital bank announces permanent CEO
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
A non-major bank has finalised its leadership transition, announcing the appointment of its permanent CEO. READ MORE

LNP proposes building code overhaul, slams expanded deposit scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
The Coalition has proposed a major rewrite of Australia’s building rules while also criticising the federal... READ MORE

Earlypay flags working capital opportunity amid SME uncertainty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
Earlypay has said that rising costs and uneven business conditions are reshaping the conversations surrounding SME... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10–14...
by Reporter • 14 Aug 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 14... READ MORE

ANZ applications slide as Suncorp mortgage book contracts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
ANZ’s latest trading update has revealed increasing pressure beneath otherwise resilient lending, earnings, and... READ MORE

Finalists revealed for Australian Broking Awards 2026
by Reporter • 13 Aug 2026
More than 250 finalists have been named in The Adviser’s national awards program, the Australian Broking Awards... READ MORE

RBA flags ‘sharp’ fall in new housing commitments
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
Housing finance is entering a slower phase, according to the RBA, as government policy and rising rates reshape demand... READ MORE

NAB consolidates Ubank oversight and technology leadership
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
Two senior exits at NAB have prompted a leaner leadership structure, with digital banking responsibilities also... READ MORE

CBA broker flows rise as mortgage applications fall

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s broker channel gained ground in new lending over the year, with the post-budget... READ MORE

Bullock flags ‘quite possible’ path to higher rates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
The RBA’s unanimous decision to hold the cash rate steady has not removed the prospect of further tightening, the... READ MORE

AFG appoints first head of sales – broker services
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
AFG’s latest leadership appointment is set to bring broker-service and growth ambitions into clearer national... READ MORE

RBA reveals latest cash rate decision
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has announced its August cash rate decision, as it works to tackle above-target... READ MORE

APRA seeks $8m Bendigo cyber-control penalty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
A major prudential action has put digital controls and accountability under scrutiny at Australia’s sixth-largest... READ MORE