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New independent report reveals aggregator movements
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2026
EXCLUSIVE Fintech platform WealthX has released a new report tracking the movement of mortgage brokers between... READ MORE

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in... READ MORE

Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state... READ MORE

Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across... READ MORE

Brokers demand end to clawbacks, redesign of commissions
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
A wave of broker commentary in response to the government’s consultation on unfair trading practices has revealed... READ MORE

Resolve Finance lifts settlements as franchise network expands
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
Resolve Finance has reported a double‑digit jump in settlements on the back of an expanding franchise‑led broker... READ MORE

Majors’ share slips as Westpac tops AFG lodgements
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data from AFG has revealed the aggregator reported a “record” June quarter by value, with lodgements shifting... READ MORE

Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE

MFAA says lending must sit at heart of verifiable credentials
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The MFAA has pushed for a lending‑first approach as the federal government designs its new digital identity... READ MORE

One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the... READ MORE

MFAA reveals plan to unlock broker business dynamism
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
The MFAA has told the Productivity Commission that outdated qualifications, tax settings, and regulatory overload are... READ MORE

Fintech body calls for redesign of CGT break for founders
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
Industry groups have said the federal government’s new tax carve-out for innovative businesses could miss its mark... READ MORE

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards...
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2026
The search for Australia’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence has officially begun. READ MORE

ASIC levies surge for credit intermediaries
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
ASIC’s latest funding blueprint has revealed another sizeable jump in the levy bill for credit intermediaries. READ MORE

Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2026
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2026
The hunt is on for Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and companies, as submissions and nominations... READ MORE

Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations. READ MORE

Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on... READ MORE

Banks slice mortgage rates as competition heats up

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Rising cash rate expectations haven’t stopped a fresh round of home loan discounting as lenders jostle for business. READ MORE

Pepper bolsters AFG, Mortgage Choice commercial suites
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Pepper Money is reshaping its white label partnerships with AFG and Mortgage Choice. READ MORE

SA stamp duty waiver fuels surge in downsizer demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The South Australian government’s move to offer stamp duty exemptions for downsizers is reshaping the state’s... READ MORE

Aussie unveils new higher trail franchise model

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Aussie Home Loans has revealed its new franchise model, with the pathway set to reshape how trail, leads, and brands... READ MORE

Treasury releases trust tax change discussion paper
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Treasury has opened a formal consultation on its proposed overhaul of how discretionary trust income is taxed,... READ MORE