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Female brokers

Female broker numbers stable, but further work needed: MFAA
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
The number and proportion of female brokers in the industry have remained stable over the past 12 months, according to... READ MORE

Money Quest Group appoints new state relationship managers
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The brokerage brand and boutique aggregator has bolstered its team with two new appointments. READ MORE
Crypto mortgages

US regulator orders lending giants to consider crypto for mortgages
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
US lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been instructed to prepare their businesses to consider... READ MORE
Tax

Funding inquiries spike 486% as tax reforms loom: LMG
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
Brokers across the LMG network are reporting a surge in business funding inquiries linked to tax deductibility changes... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE

Open banking platform launches for brokers
by Annie Kane • 26 Jun 2025
An open baking portal has opened up to the broker channel, enabling them to access verified financial data for... READ MORE
Queensland

Qld to launch new home ownership scheme
by Will Paige • 26 Jun 2025
The state’s new home ownership scheme will see the government make an equity contribution of up to 30 per cent on new... READ MORE
Money

Rate forecasts shift after underlying inflation drops to 4-year low

by Will Paige • 26 Jun 2025
Major banks have begun changing cash rate forecasts after underlying inflation eased in May. READ MORE

Household Capital prints $270m RMBS
by Ben Squires • 26 Jun 2025
The retirement lending specialist has printed a $270 million RMBS public term issuance to meet borrower demand. READ MORE
Kaytlin Ezzy and Tim lawless

Falling rates keep mortgage arrears at low levels
by Will Paige • 25 Jun 2025
Arrears remain at historically low levels and are expected to trend lower, according to Cotality, as rate cuts ease... READ MORE
Sydney

NSW unveils ‘pre-sale finance guarantee’
by Will Paige • 25 Jun 2025
The NSW government has unveiled a range of budgetary measures to ease housing pressures, including broader land tax... READ MORE

NAB appoints new leader to focus on digital, UBank

by Annie Kane • 25 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced a new group executive for digital, data, and artificial intelligence, who will also be... READ MORE
Canberra

ACT to reform stamp duty threshold and planning laws
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
The ACT government will increase the stamp duty concession threshold, invest in new affordable homes, and change... READ MORE
ACCC

Could new fees cause mutual banking merger momentum to fade?
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Proposed regulatory fees for merger assessments could exceed $1 million, potentially slowing further consolidation... READ MORE
Jon Sutton - ScotPac

SMEs at risk from overdependence on one client: ScotPac
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Business insolvencies are a major concern for SMEs due to the risks tied to an over-reliance on a small pool of... READ MORE
ANZ

ANZ warns of sharp rise in EOFY scams
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
ANZ saw a spike in attempted rebate and extortion scams at the end of the last financial year. READ MORE

CBA makes Simple Home Loan available to broker
by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced its new ‘Simple’ variable rate home loan option is now available to brokers. READ MORE
Mortgage holder

Fewer borrowers would use a broker again, research shows
by Will Paige • 23 Jun 2025
The proportion of home loan borrowers who would use a broker for their next loan has shrunk, according to a new... READ MORE

P&N Group forms new partnership to fast-track settlements
by Ben Squires • 23 Jun 2025
The customer-owned banking group aims to improve the mortgage fulfilment process at its two bank brands through a new... READ MORE

Quickli launches broker community

by Reporter • 23 Jun 2025
The serviceability fintech has launched a mortgage broker community engagement function on its platform to help brokers... READ MORE
Simon Birmingham

ABA names new CEO
by Will Paige • 20 Jun 2025
ANZ’s head of Asia-Pacific engagement will lead the banking association from 18 August. READ MORE
APRA

APRA finalises student debt treatment guidance

by Will Paige • 20 Jun 2025
The regulator has issued new guidance stating that HELP debts should be excluded from the credit limit of all debts... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16–20...
by Ben Squires • 20 Jun 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 20... READ MORE

SME Bootcamp 2025 to be held in September
by Reporter • 20 Jun 2025
The Adviser and Accountants Daily will launch SME Bootcamp 2025 to guide brokers and accountants to win more business... READ MORE

ANZ announces retirement of retail bank boss
by Ben Squires • 19 Jun 2025
The major has confirmed Maile Carnegie will retire at the start of July after leading the lender’s retail banking... READ MORE