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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

Building starts slide as housing targets slip further away
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Fresh construction figures have shown dwelling starts losing momentum, with industry bodies warning that the nation is... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6–10 July
by Reporter • 10 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

Simplification and compliance top priority for new FBAA CEO
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2026
Operational simplification, broker engagement and education, and compliance support are among the top priorities of the... READ MORE

RBA flags tightening risk if Middle East conflict endures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
Persistent conflict‑driven oil shocks are now firmly on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s radar as a potential... READ MORE

NSW planning overhaul accelerates major housing pipeline
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
NSW’s revamped planning pathway is reshaping the state’s future housing pipeline and tightening delivery time... READ MORE

Entourage snaps up Loan Market Geelong
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2026
Major brokerage Entourage has acquired Loan Market Geelong from Sarah Thomson, expanding the Entourage brand to... READ MORE

Court date set in insurance case against Aussie
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
A long‑running class action over Aussie‑branded mortgage protection cover is set to reach the Federal Court. READ MORE

High-income borrowers crowd into 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
New figures have revealed that a sizeable slice of the federal government’s 5 per cent deposit guarantee is now... READ MORE

ACT scraps first home stamp duty in national first
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
First home buyers in Canberra will now be exempt from paying stamp duty, with the overhaul reaching well beyond... READ MORE

Damned if you do, defenceless if you don’t: The new AML/CTF dilemma...
by Greg Ashe • 8 Jul 2026
The 2026 AML/CTF changes suggest destroying client ID copies is the right move for privacy, but it might leave brokers... READ MORE

FHB pullback almost as steep as investor retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Jul 2026
First home buyer and investor loan volumes have both dropped sharply since the federal budget, with new data showing... READ MORE

Clearance rates slump below 50% for third week
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Jul 2026
Preliminary auction clearance rates across the capitals have slipped below 50 per cent and have remained there for... READ MORE

Government abandons retrospective foreign CGT overhaul
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Jul 2026
The federal government’s foreign resident CGT reforms will no longer include a contentious 20-year retrospective... READ MORE

Bendigo flags final 2026 hike as CBA eyes cuts

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Jul 2026
Bendigo Bank has warned that one more cash rate hike is still on the cards this year, while CBA has sketched in dates... READ MORE

Are you the top loan writer broker in Australia?
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2026
The Adviser is on the search for Australia’s most prolific brokers, with the Elite Broker Ranking now open for... READ MORE