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APRA flags rise in high-LVR loans under 5% scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
Australia’s banking regulator has confirmed a lift in ultra‑low‑deposit lending among users of the government’s... READ MORE

Borrowers lean on brokers for end-to-end support and clarity
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
Fresh research has revealed the nuanced reasons Australians are returning to brokers – and which cohorts prize what... READ MORE

SA expands low-deposit loans as ACT unlocks FHB houses
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Apr 2026
South Australia has widened its low‑deposit lending suite, while a new ACT-federal deal is set to fund thousands of... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

MFAA touts 10-day discharges as productivity fix
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
Fixing one critical mortgage bottleneck could ease the nation’s productivity malaise, according to the MFAA. READ MORE

BOQ mortgage book shrinks as bank eyes proprietary push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital‑first proprietary... READ MORE

5% deposit turbocharges cheaper homes as price gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
New figures have shown that properties that sit below the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme’s price caps are racing ahead,... READ MORE

Solicitor charged for alleged involvement in multimillion-dollar...
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
A 32-year-old solicitor has been brought in on charges relating to multimillion-dollar fraud, joining a growing list of... READ MORE

Aggregators call for better data sharing

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
As a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal rocks the mortgage industry, Australia’s major aggregators have revealed that... READ MORE

Brokers reveal loans they’re choosing not to write
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Apr 2026
Brokers have revealed the types of loans they are increasingly opting not to write, as more step away from highly... READ MORE

LMG confirms 2 matters under investigation in fraud probe
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2026
Australia’s largest aggregation group has confirmed that it is investigating two matters relating to alleged fraud,... READ MORE

Pepper powers into 2026 with double-digit lending surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Apr 2026
Quarterly applications and originations have jumped at Pepper Money, as the lender flags volatile conditions and rising... READ MORE

Brokers say shifting pre-approvals leaving borrowers exposed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
Rapid rate hikes are rendering home loan pre-approvals unreliable, brokers have warned, leaving more buyers exposed at... READ MORE

FBAA warns CGT shake-up will deepen rental pain
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has said the federal government’s plans to wind back investor tax breaks... READ MORE

Upgraders power AFG flows as refinancing hits record low
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
Refinance share has slipped to its lowest point on record at Australian Finance Group, even as overall home loan... READ MORE

Interest in property investment rises

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2026
More than a third of consumers are planning to purchase an investment property in the next three years, according to... READ MORE

Brokers slam major’s cash payments to retain borrowers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
A major bank’s move to offer retention payments and rate discounts to stop borrowers from switching lenders has... READ MORE

Liberty appoints distribution veteran as new group manager
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
Liberty Network Services (LNS) has appointed long‑time distribution specialist Matthew Whyte as its new group... READ MORE

FBAA urges banks to ‘eliminate’ introducer schemes amid fraud...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Apr 2026
The FBAA has said that banks must dump their controversial referral and introducer models as scrutiny over mortgage... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial welcomes new minority shareholder
by Reporter • 20 Apr 2026
The alternative asset manager has announced it will be bringing on a specialist investment firm to take a stake in the... READ MORE

Stable jobless figures give RBA headroom to hike, say majors
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Apr 2026
Stable March jobless figures mask gathering pressures, according to the major banks, which have warned that the data... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13–17...
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards Victoria/Tasmania
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2026
A total of 22 Victoria and Tasmania-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Coalition to prevent non-citizens from accessing 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Coalition has vowed to reserve the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme exclusively for citizens if it secures government,... READ MORE

Brokers reveal ground rules for AI’s role in lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
Brokers have outlined how AI should reshape workflows, standards, and client care without replacing humans. READ MORE