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Property investor share of new lending hits 8-year high
by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025
Investors continue to make up an oversized share of property loan volumes and values.
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FSU calls for clarity from banks on lay-offs and AI plans
by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025
CBA, ANZ, and Bank of Queensland have all received criticism from the FSU for a lack of clarity around... READ MORE
Westpac NZ confirms end to trail commissions next year
by Will Paige • 17 Oct 2025
The bank will move to a single upfront commission structure in New Zealand from 1 June 2026.
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BOQ’s home lending shrinks amid intense competition
by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The banking group grew commercial and asset finance lending during the year, but warned of a future squeeze on its... READ MORE
Building activity slips as housing targets fall further from reach
by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The value of building work carried out on new housing fell over the quarter, new ABS figures have shown.
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Big banks hate competition, says FBAA head
by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The head of the FBAA has hit back at major banks after claiming some have reduced support for the broker... READ MORE
Bluestone Home Loans appoints head of strategic partnerships
by Will Paige • 16 Oct 2025
The new hire has more than 20 years of experience across banks and non-bank lenders.
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ASIC warns of stronger focus on mortgage brokers
by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025
The regulator has flagged a tougher stance on the conduct of mortgage brokers and aggregators.
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Prospa doubles small business loan limit to $1m
by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025
The small business lender is targeting larger SMEs in response to increased demand for growth finance options.
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RBA signals cautious stance, says cash rate remains restrictive
by Will Paige • 15 Oct 2025
The central bank has characterised monetary policy as “still a little restrictive” in its latest meeting... READ MORE
1 in 2 brokers have considered quitting
by Ben Squires • 15 Oct 2025
Job satisfaction remains high in the latest FBAA poll, but more than half of brokers admit they have thought about... READ MORE
Australia’s most prolific mortgage brokers revealed
by Reporter • 14 Oct 2025
The Adviser has revealed the most prolific mortgage brokers in the country with the release of its Elite Broker Ranking... READ MORE
Proposed open banking reforms spark industry backlash
by Will Paige • 14 Oct 2025
Proposed changes to open banking rules could create a two-tiered system that forces reliance on less secure... READ MORE
Matos outlines ANZ’s new strategy
by Will Paige • 13 Oct 2025
ANZ plans to grow the number of staff writing home loans.
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Mortgage broker market share climbs to record high
by Will Paige • 13 Oct 2025
Brokers wrote a record share of total mortgages in the June quarter, MFAA figures show.
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Expanded First Home Guarantee could lead to higher prices: RBA
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The central bank’s governor has answered a number of questions on housing and inflation in an appearance before the... READ MORE
CBA named among world’s top 4 banks for AI
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The major bank has been named among the top banks in the world for artificial intelligence maturity in 2025, according... READ MORE
CEFC reports record-breaking year
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The government-owned ‘green’ bank has reported a record-breaking year as it continues to seek to shape new... READ MORE
MFAA and CAFBA meet to advance shared values
by Annie Kane • 10 Oct 2025
The boards of the MFAA and CAFBA have met to discuss the next phase of the associations’ strategic partnership... READ MORE
Major bank welcomes new senior leaders
by Annie Kane • 10 Oct 2025
ANZ has welcomed a new group executive for its Australian retail bank, as well as a new group CRO and group... READ MORE
Former neobank CEO disqualified for a period of 8 years
by Annie Kane • 9 Oct 2025
The former CEO and a non-executive director of collapsed neobank Xinja Bank have become the first people to be... READ MORE
AFG takes minority stake in asset finance brokerage
by Ben Squires • 9 Oct 2025
The ASX-listed aggregator has taken a minority equity position in a Brisbane-based asset finance brokerage, as it... READ MORE
Connective rebrands white label portfolio
by Ben Squires • 9 Oct 2025
The major aggregator has confirmed that Connective Home Loans will now fall under a new brand identity.
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Pallas Capital welcomes 2 senior appointments
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2025
The private lender has welcomed a new director of origination and senior business development and aggregator... READ MORE
Pepper Money launches 90% LVR SMSF Loan with no LMI
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2025
The non-bank is now offering full-doc SMSF residential loans of up to $1 million with a loan-to-value ratio of 90 per... READ MORE
Former lender CEO joins PEXA
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2025
The former MoneyPlace CEO has joined PEXA as its new chief customer and commercial officer, alongside several other... READ MORE
People First Bank grows loan book to over $21bn
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2025
The banking group has seen its book grow to over $21 billion, noting its lending upgrades are helping it accelerate... READ MORE
MA Money launches new loans with no clawbacks
by Ben Squires • 8 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has expanded its product range with the launch of three new loan offerings to its broker... READ MORE
Another major pushes back next rate cut call to February
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
ANZ now sees the first realistic chance for a rate cut in February, when the RBA should have a clearer picture that... READ MORE
Most Australian mortgagors remain resilient as pressures ease: RBA
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
Australian households with mortgages remain well-positioned to meet repayments and maintain financial buffers, even as... READ MORE
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