- + Firstmac announces record-breaking mortgage-backed security issue—$2.5 billion RMBS sets new benchmark Australian non-bank lending industry
- + SFG takes over Sydney Cricket Ground for inspirational national conference—Thousands raised for McGrath Foundation as event hailed a cut above the rest
- + Westpac back pays $50m in wages after payroll failures spark Enforceable Undertaking—Fair Work Ombudsman orders reforms and $800,000 contrition payment
- + Pepper Money leaps into small-ticket commercial real estate space with $500mln securitisation—Inaugural debt issuance ‘a testament to the ongoing strong support from investors’
- + Sydney and Melbourne lead as auction numbers climb across capitals—Auction activity across major cities reaches highest level since early 2024
- + Construction workforce shortages threaten housing delivery—Industry leaders urge coordinated action as labour gaps widen
- + Unemployment rate falls back in October—Labour market strength dims prospects for near-term RBA rate cuts
- + $500,000 in mortgages being refinanced every minute—Record number of home loans change lenders in September 2025 quarter
- + BDM in the Spotlight: Katie Hetherington, Liberty—‘I want to be the go-to person for brokers in Western Australia’
- + Westpac hikes fixed rates—No fixed rates below 5% remain at major lender after latest increases
- + Queensland rental market stuck in 'traffic jam'—Statewide vacancy rate significantly below benchmark for balanced market
- + Banks’ mortgage rate moves signal shift in RBA outlook—Lenders move early amid uncertainty over future rate decisions
- + Home renovation lending approaches record levels—Investors drive new builds, ABS data reveals
- + Lack of leader communication fuelling AI anxieties, report finds—New report reveals employees are being excluded from the AI conversation
- + Labor makes good on red tape promises as NSW planning reforms given green light—But does regulation-slashing bill fail to address root causes of housing shortage?
- + ANZ sheds senior risk and compliance execs—Exits come as Matos reshapes C-Suite to pursue ‘ANZ 2030’ vision
- + ‘Remarkable’ household spending sparks inflation concerns—CBA data justifies pause in RBA rate cuts
- + House price gap widens as property market surpasses $12trn—Record house premium compared to units highlights changing market dynamics
- + Affordability gap in capital cities rises—Detached homes in city centres out of reach for most buyers
- + Mortgage sector pressed to address gender imbalance—Industry leaders highlight need for greater female representation in broking
- + Investor loans continue to soar as market confidence grows—Lending to property investors outpaces owner-occupier growth across Australia
- + CBA, NAB or a dark horse? Who is winning the business-lending race?—Banking giants are aggressively targeting SMEs, but near-term results vary wildly
- + CBA outperforms mortgage market as in-house lending takes centre stage—Australia's largest bank delivers solid first quarter, but margin pressure remains
- + Brokers urged to strengthen cyber vigilance—AI-driven scams become harder to detect, warns aggregator
- + MyState to implement new loan origination tech—Platform to unify lending operations and enhance broker experience
- + 5% deposit scheme putting affordable homes further out of reach—Property values below deposit scheme caps see strong growth in October
- + Human brokers remain vital as AI use grows: survey—Majority of Australians still prefer broker expertise for home loans
- + Three lessons from a mortgage broker insurance claim—One broker, one claim, $75k at stake - find out why PI insurance may be essential for your business
- + Australian Mortgage Awards 2025: Highlights—Catch some of the night's best moments in our event video.
- + Some banks want mortgage industry ‘to be a closed shop’ – FBAA’s Peter White—But Commonwealth Bank says brokers 'at the heart of helping Australians into homes'
- + Proprietary mortgage lending a pillar of ANZ’s redemption arc—Pragmatic Matos draws line in sand following ANZ’s not-great year
- + ANZ mortgage book lags in bruising year for financial giant
- + First-home guarantee lender panel set to increase in 2026—Housing Australia puts out call to ‘increase choice and accessibility for home buyers across Australia’
- + Broker density rises across Australia, new report shows—Latest industry figures reveal more brokers per capita, but growth uneven across regions
- + Interest rate changes may have muted effect on household spending—Research suggests Reserve Bank of Australia may need larger moves to influence economy
- + Bluestone launches new commercial and construction loan products—Non-bank lender expands offerings for brokers and borrowers
- + Builder warns against easing planning rules to cut home prices—High-rise development may bring long-term risks, construction firm owner says
- + Broker in Focus: Rory Sercombe, Own Money—For this brokerage owner, broking today is about relationships, education, and empowerment
- + Disappointing to hear of channel conflict ‘rearing its ugly head’ - MFAA's Anja Pannek—CEO of peak broking association addresses practice of ‘under-the-counter’ branch pricing
- + Gender diversity in mortgage broking shows minimal progress—Calls for leadership rethink to promote a more diverse broking industry
- + For NAB, imitation is the highest form of flattery—As competition intensifies for Australia’s biggest business lender, but Irvine appears unfazed
- + Macquarie’s Wendy Brown: Broker channel ‘fundamental’ to growth—Broker-led distribution strategy paying off for fifth-largest home lender
- + Macquarie mortgage book sees huge growth—Low-LVR lending strategy paying off for fifth largest Aussie lender
- + Millions cut spending to to secure a home loan—Study shows borrowers reducing debt and expenses to get a mortgage approved
- + Sydney to see highest auction volumes since 2022—Auction activity set to surge across major capitals
- + Housing proposal could cut $100,000 from prices—Think tank urges planning reform to boost supply and affordability
- + ASIC reprimands advisers over CPD non-compliance—Regulator reminds financial services advisers of duty to maintain up-to-date knowledge
- + Australia’s best bank for customer satisfaction—Customer-owned challenger sees dramatic rise up the YouGov ranks
- + NAB’s plot to bolster proprietary home lending ‘is working’, says Irvine—NAB status as Australia’s number-one business bank also intact
- + NAB reports healthy mortgage growth as proprietary drawdowns surge—Business banking, deposits and proprietary home lending three pillars of growth for banking major
- + Lenders ramp up incentives as mortgage wars intensify—Banks offer sizeable cashbacks and rewards to attract switchers
- + Australian suburbs with the highest rental yields revealed—Mining hubs and NT capital outperform major cities in rental returns
- + Most Aussies intend to leave property to children, report finds—New research highlights growing role of intergenerational support in property and finances
- + Rate relief unlikely before May, says bank economist—Homeowners face longer wait for cash rate cut as inflation persists
- + What helps after work setbacks? Not what researchers thought—New study finds help from immediate colleagues may not be the best source of support
- + ASIC puts private credit sector on notice—Review finds potentially damaging widespread practices in rapidly growing sector
- + Aged care lending: Building communities for tomorrow’s Australia—As demand for aged care rises, BOQ Specialist delivers industry knowledge and financial solutions to help operators thrive
- + Don’t play RBA waiting game, broking industry says following Cup Day disappointment—Time waits for no broker, borrower or small business
- + Home energy ratings trial in NSW: What brokers need to know—Energy efficiency set to shape client conversations and lending options
- + Regional property markets outpace national growth—Lifestyle migration and commodity cycles drive regional housing trends
- + RBA must cut cash rate to support homeowners - REIA—A continued rate hold ‘risks pushing more buyers to the sidelines'
- + Home values expected to keep soaring—RBA rate pause and demand pressures underpin market outlook
- + RBA confirms no further rate cuts until 2026—Inflation, employment data sealed the deal for latest Monetary Policy Board decision
- + What’s behind Westpac’s profit slump?—How UNITE ‘circuit breaker’ is driving up costs – for now
- + Digital mortgages going gangbusters at CBA – has Gen Z flicked the middleman?—Online-only home loans remain a tiny fraction of overall market, but generational changes are underway
- + Advocacy remains cornerstone of FBAA’s raison d’etre—Annual broker association conference awards excellence, outlines industry challenges
- + Pepper Money confirms RAMS deal with Westpac—Deal aligns with strategy to grow 'capital-light servicing business'
- + Questions raised over unlicensed financial advice in mortgage broking, real estate industries—PICA warns of 'clear evidence' of questionable practices following Macquarie move
- + Pallas Capital bolsters credit and risk leadership—Move comes as lender eyes further growth in mid-market lending
- + Brokers 'take their client obligations very seriously' - MFAA—Following PICA's warning, the MFAA says brokers already operate under strict laws
- + Major banks align on cautious outlook ahead of RBA announcement—Economists see "hawkish" signals ahead as inflation resists cooling measures
- + Australian dwelling approvals surge 12% in September—What’s driving the comeback in approvals – and can it last?
- + Investors gobble up mortgage market as Westpac keeps gravy train running—Property investor confidence at all-time high, but experts warn of double-edged sword
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