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Shayne Elliott

ANZ continues to see strong broker flows as NPS improves
by Will Paige • 9 May 2025
The major bank has seen more than two-thirds of its new home loans written by the broker channel, amid improved broker... READ MORE

Brokers reveal the tools and tech they use to free up time
by Annie Kane • 9 May 2025
The pervasive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology has transformed how brokers now operate. Here, we ask... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC sets out fresh BNPL guidance ahead of incoming laws
by Will Paige • 9 May 2025
The regulator has issued new guidelines for BNPL providers, urging them to secure a credit licence. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5–9 May
by Ben Squires • 9 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 9... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards launches for 2025

by Reporter • 8 May 2025
Submissions and nominations are now open for the highly anticipated Australian Broking Awards 2025. READ MORE

Brokers are missing opportunities with complex borrowers: Bluestone
by Ben Squires • 8 May 2025
Brokers who ignore borrowers with non-standard income are missing out on their share of a growing segment of the... READ MORE
Gareth Spence NAB

Expect RBA to act ‘pre-emptively’ to counter global risks: NAB
by Will Paige • 8 May 2025
Domestic economic factors, coupled with the impact of trade tariffs, mean the RBA can afford to move more quickly in... READ MORE
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine

Proprietary channel a ‘key priority’ for mortgages: NAB
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
The major bank has grown new proprietary home lending by 25 per cent year on year amid a continued strategic refocus on... READ MORE

What does it take to be dropped from an aggregator lender panel?
by Annie Kane • 7 May 2025
ANALYSIS Lender panels are constantly being updated, but a recent swathe of lender removals has the industry talking... READ MORE
Refinancing

Race to refinance drives up mortgage demand

by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
Larger mortgages of over $1 million are exhibiting “unprecedented repayment strain”, according to Equifax, driving... READ MORE
Ryan Harkness

ORDE lifts some loan limits to counter climbing property prices
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
ORDE Financial has made a range of updates to its lending products in response to market expectations of rising... READ MORE
David Hyman

Aussie brokers to feature on House Hunters Australia this Sunday
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
Mortgage brokers from Aussie will offer expert advice to aspiring home buyers on TV when House Hunters Australia... READ MORE
Broker associations

Broking industry reacts to Albanese win
by Will Paige • 6 May 2025
After Labor secured a landslide election win, the broking industry has outlined what they want to see from the new... READ MORE

RedZed launches Quickli-built serviceability calculator
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2025
Self-employed lender RedZed has become the first lender to launch new serviceability calculators, developed by Quickli,... READ MORE

Westpac grows lending book and broker flows
by Will Paige • 6 May 2025
The major has reported loan book growth and a rise in the share of brokers writing home loans. READ MORE

Dr Jana Pittman inspires at Women in Finance Luncheon 2025
by Reporter • 5 May 2025
Hundreds of women from across the financial services industry joined together in Sydney to hear athlete-turned-doctor... READ MORE

AMP Bank launches 10-yr IO loan with no reassessment
by Annie Kane • 5 May 2025
Borrowers can now access a 10-year interest-only loan with no midterm reassessment, eligible for both investors and... READ MORE
Parliament House

What to expect from the new government
by Will Paige • 5 May 2025
After Australians across the nation took to the polls on Saturday, we now know what to expect from the incoming... READ MORE
Phil Rice

New CRM platform to launch for brokers
by Will Paige • 5 May 2025
A new CRM platform will launch later this month and offer built-in coaching features. READ MORE
Mortgage stress

Housing affordability fears add to mounting financial stress

by Will Paige • 5 May 2025
Housing affordability has ranked third among the top issues Australians want politicians to address, according to NAB. READ MORE

Wisr reports surge in loan originations
by Ben Squires • 5 May 2025
The fintech lender’s latest quarterly update has revealed a significant uptick in originations compared to the same... READ MORE
Housing policy Australia

Brokers weigh in on major party housing policies
by Will Paige • 2 May 2025
As the election looms, what do brokers think of the major parties’ housing policies? READ MORE

First home buyers increasingly turning to brokers: Helia
by Ben Squires • 2 May 2025
New research from the lenders mortgage insurance provider suggests more first home buyers are turning to the broker... READ MORE

Mortgage repayments peaked in February
by Annie Kane • 2 May 2025
Average mortgage repayments peaked in February, when 31.3 per cent of the average income was going towards home loan... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28...
by Ben Squires • 2 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 2... READ MORE