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P&N profits rise as mutual sharpens margins, grows book
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
The customer-owned lender has reported stronger profits and balance sheet metrics as it navigates an increasingly... READ MORE

Broker share grows as Westpac mortgage book expands
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
Westpac’s latest quarterly update has revealed that its mortgage growth is increasingly driven by the third-party... READ MORE

Peter White AM steps down from FBAA
by Annie Kane • 13 Feb 2026
The long-serving managing director of the broker association is stepping down from his leadership role at the body. READ MORE

Brighten appoints first reverse mortgages chief

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has hinted at major expansion plans as the nation’s ageing population fuels demand for equity... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 9–13...
by Ben Squires • 13 Feb 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE

Chalmers rejects clawback reversal petition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to a broker petition calling for the cancellation of clawbacks – insisting that... READ MORE

Broker share climbs to 95% at AMP
by Annie Kane • 12 Feb 2026
The non-major bank’s broker volumes continued to increase over FY25, even as lending volumes remained soft. READ MORE

CBA proprietary home lending hits two-third mark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
Australia’s largest home lender has tilted even harder towards its own channels while broker-originated volumes... READ MORE

FHBs return in force as lending surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
First‑time buyers made a sharp comeback in late 2025, yet economists have warned that larger loans could put fresh... READ MORE

Over 2k borrowers apply for Help to Buy
by Annie Kane • 12 Feb 2026
The federal government’s new shared equity home ownership scheme has approved 2,356 applications since launching in... READ MORE

Better Choice bolsters leadership ranks with key hires
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has strengthened its executive bench with the move set to galvanise broker-focused products. READ MORE

ASIC reveals BID review’s next steps and findings
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Feb 2026
The financial services regulator has shed fresh light on its ongoing information-gathering exercise probing Best... READ MORE

Is a partner the new must-have property deposit?
by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2026
The growing cost of housing is dashing the hopes of single home buyers, with 70 per cent of single Millennials... READ MORE

Centuria Bass taps lending veteran for Melbourne growth push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Feb 2026
The real estate funder has hinted at Victorian expansion plans after it announced a key origination hire. READ MORE

REA Group acquires Simplicity Loans & Advisory
by Annie Kane • 10 Feb 2026
REA Group has announced it has agreed to acquire 70 per cent of the major commercial finance brokerage, with the... READ MORE

Leading CEOs unveil what it takes to run a Top 25 Brokerage
by Annie Kane • 10 Feb 2026
Leaders of the biggest brokerages in Australia have revealed the key pillars of success for running a major brokerage... READ MORE

Older Australians under pressure as mortgages collide with rising...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Feb 2026
New research has revealed that an alarming number of older Australians are entering retirement with mortgage debt and... READ MORE

Aussie strikes listings pact with Stockdale & Leggo
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Feb 2026
Aussie Home Loans has inked a new alliance with Stockdale & Leggo, tying its growing property platform to the... READ MORE

Challenger makes bid for Pepper Money
by Annie Kane • 9 Feb 2026
Investment management firm Challenger has made an offer to acquire non-bank lender Pepper Money, with discussions... READ MORE

Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages revealed!
by Annie Kane • 9 Feb 2026
The leading mortgage and finance brokerages in Australia have been revealed in The Adviser’s annual Top 25 Brokerages... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice helps deliver growth at REA

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Feb 2026
A 24 per cent increase in submission volumes and a 14 per cent bump in settlement volumes at Mortgage Choice have... READ MORE

Mortgage Ezy names senior hire as it plots national expansion
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Feb 2026
The Gold Coast-headquartered lender has hinted at significant growth ambitions following the announcement of a key... READ MORE

Bullock apologises for RBA outage that stalled pay, settlements
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Feb 2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock has apologised for a major payments system failure that delayed property settlement deals... READ MORE

Public consultations open on customer-owned banking code review
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Feb 2026
An industry-wide review is calling for Australians to help shape how customer-owned banks serve their communities. READ MORE

Mutual bank sets date for merger vote
by Ben Squires • 6 Feb 2026
Teachers Mutual Bank members will get a chance to have their say on its proposed merger with Australian Mutual Bank,... READ MORE