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Broker associations press Senate to improve mortgage-market barriers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Sep 2026
The MFAA and FBAA have told a Senate inquiry that targeted lending reforms could substantially improve first home buyer... READ MORE

Mortgage switching surges as lenders battle for retention
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Sep 2026
Surging borrower mobility is fundamentally reshaping mortgage competition and putting lender retention strategies under... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31...
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 4... READ MORE

Broker market share continues rising to record highs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Sep 2026
The broker channel has tightened its hold on new residential lending, with market share surging to record heights,... READ MORE

Settle Easy resets after administration with major technology push
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Sep 2026
The new owner of conveyancing company Settle Easy, which entered administration in May, has outlined a measured rebuild... READ MORE

Court hits lender with $3.5m unfair-terms penalty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Sep 2026
Federal Court action has exposed the consumer harm caused by automated debt collection practices. READ MORE

Transport Mutual, Police Bank explore merger opportunity

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Sep 2026
Police Bank and Transport Mutual Credit Union have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a proposed merger. READ MORE

BNPL data reveals divergent consumer credit journeys
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Sep 2026
Experian’s first-year regulatory analysis has revealed that buy now, pay later is becoming a more nuanced credit... READ MORE

Housing downturn set to worsen as approvals collapse
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
CBA has revealed it now expects a deeper, longer property downturn, with ABS figures further showing housing... READ MORE

Investor lending slide substantially lowers credit growth

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
Australia’s credit engine is losing momentum as a sharp retreat in investor activity reaches official lending data. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice bolsters cyber defences and AI strategy
by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2026
The major brokerage has announced a new suite of tools and a proactive tightening of systems to improve efficiencies... READ MORE

Former federal minister appointed APRA deputy chair
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Sep 2026
A former assistant treasurer has joined the prudential regulator’s reshaped leadership team. READ MORE

Mortgage growth significantly eases among top 10 ADIs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
Fresh APRA data has revealed that mortgage-book growth slowed sharply across Australia’s leading lenders in July,... READ MORE

Help to Buy demand set to outstrip annual places
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
Housing Australia has revealed it is preparing for rising demand and has commenced work to manage the long-term... READ MORE

New Housing Australia chair appointed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
A former Westpac executive has been appointed as the new chair of Housing Australia. READ MORE

Inviva unveils senior appointment amid equity release growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Sep 2026
The non-bank lender has added senior distribution capability as interest in later-life lending builds. READ MORE

CBA and Macquarie lead June mortgage-book gains
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
CBA added the most dollars in June, while Macquarie again outpaced every major lender by growth rate. READ MORE

Personal and auto loans surge at MoneyMe
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
Record loan flows have lifted MoneyMe’s portfolio past a major milestone as auto finance retained its lead. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice channels over $400k to charities nationwide
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Aug 2026
Mortgage Choice’s charitable arm has capped another year of broker-backed giving, with a new regional focus ahead. READ MORE

Winners of the Australian Broking Awards 2026 revealed
by Annie Kane • 28 Aug 2026
Australia’s top-performing mortgage and finance professionals have been crowned winners at the 16th annual Australian... READ MORE

Non-banks reveal how they’re scaling in a mortgage downturn
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Aug 2026
Non-bank lenders have revealed they are sustaining growth through product flexibility, broker distribution, and sharper... READ MORE

BNK reshapes book as lending edges higher
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Aug 2026
BNK’s lending portfolio grew modestly during the financial year 2026, as it expanded its commercial lending exposure... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28...
by Reporter • 28 Aug 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28... READ MORE

NAB predicts September hike in major forecast overhaul
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
NAB has ripped up its rate outlook, while CBA and ANZ are now expecting a November hike after inflation came in hotter... READ MORE

ANZ tips November hike after hot inflation print
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Aug 2026
ANZ has overhauled its cash rate forecast, while NAB has placed its outlook under review as July’s price data... READ MORE