- + What does it take to be among the top 100 mortgage professionals worldwide—One Australian executive has made the cut - find out how he did it
- + COBA calls for improved regulator coordination—Customer-owned banks want better sequencing of reforms to ease regulatory pressures
- + Happy Holidays from Mortgage Professional Australia—Here's what you can expect over late December and early January
- + Study reveals need for 35,000 more property investors—Shortfall in rental properties highlights challenges from reduced property investments
- + Renters’ financial frustrations fuel homeownership aspirations—Improved financial confidence sees more renters exploring pathways to homeownership
- + Hai Money appoints new state manager for Victoria—He brings over a decade of industry experience to the role
- + What are the top property investment hotspots for 2025?—New report highlights opportunities in Darwin, Melbourne, and regional markets with strong growth potential
- + NAB projects optimism despite challenging financial year—Bank executives highlight strong leadership, economic resilience, and support for customers facing cost-of-living pressures
- + ING bolsters Queensland sales team—New appointments aim to enhance broker support amid rising demand in the region
- + Geelong property market thrives in 2024—Steady prices, strong demand, and infrastructure upgrades drive growth in the regional hotspot
- + RTO firms see higher turnover, lower hiring rates — study—Return-to-office mandates have 'serious negative effects' on workforce, study finds
- + A guide to rent-to-own schemes in Australia—Finding it hard to secure a property with the common housing programs? You might want to go for a rent-to-own scheme. Read on to know more
- + Brokers set to dominate 2025 lending market—Increased reliance on brokers driven by market shifts, technology, and borrower confidence
- + Teachers Mutual Bank and Australian Mutual Bank explore merger—Proposed deal would create one of Australia’s largest member-owned banks
- + Home sellers achieve record median profit on property resales—Record gains come as loss-making sales drop to their lowest level since 2008
- + ANZ appoints Magnus as national partnerships manager—He is tasked to lead aggregator relationships and drive strategic growth for the retail broker channel
- + How Aussie support helps brokers thrive—Aussie’s Platform Plus system is helping brokers such as Samer Demerdash and Clay Bremer achieve career milestones
- + ASIC sues HSBC Australia over alleged scam protection failings—Watchdog claims bank's inadequate fraud controls and delays cost customers $23 million
- + LIXI adds new board members—Representatives from Tiimely and CitoPlus join the board to support innovation and standardisation in mortgage lending
- + Auction activity wanes as holiday slowdown begins—Preliminary clearance rates rise slightly despite fewer homes going under the hammer across capital cities
- + Paywise integrates Fleet Network and beCarWise—Rebrand strengthens firm's position in growing novated leasing market driven by EV demand
- + Celebrating Australia's mortgage leaders and industry achievements for 2024—Event welcomed over 800 attendees, largest turnout in a decade
- + The 2024 Australian Mortgage Awards—The Australian Mortgage Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of mortgage and finance professionals in 2024
- + Standing out from the competition—In a residential mortgage sector where brokers dominate market share, customers have never had so many brokers to choose from
- + Westpac CEO Peter King steps down—Anthony Miller takes the helm as King leaves after steering the bank through transformation and challenges
- + Broker in Focus: Mark Bonnici, Westlend Home Loans—Brokerage director shares how a service-first approach has propelled his firm to success
- + What does it take to drive success at a top non-bank?—Chief executive outlines what's behind remarkable growth
- + Property prices edge higher amid mixed market trends—House and unit prices rise nationally, but capital city performance varies significantly
- + Perth property market sees varying suburb growth—Buyer demand remains strong in high-performing suburbs
- + Bank economist predicts gradual economic recovery in 2025—He's also expecting an RBA rate cut by May
- + Banjo Loans CEO shares 2025 wishlist for SMEs—He calls for lower inflation, interest rate cuts, and cautious government spending to support small business growth
- + RedZed names founder Dwyer as executive chairman—Specialist lender marks 18th anniversary with leadership changes
- + Fewer workdays in shorter month drive drop in new property listings—Total stock still hits four-year high
- + Auction volumes drop ahead of Christmas break—Clearance rates hold steady as market activity slows across Australian capitals
- + Reaching out for new business—Stretching beyond home loans into other areas of finance can help mortgage brokers future-proof their businesses
- + Meeting the needs of underserved customers—Third party heads from leading non-bank lenders joined MPA's annual industry roundtable
- + Property Council slams potential NSW backflip on housing reforms—Industry body warns weakened reforms would undermine housing targets amid worsening supply crisis
- + Business confidence falls sharply: NAB survey—Business conditions weaken further, with forward indicators pointing to ongoing challenges
- + Nominations open for 2025 MFAA Excellence Awards—MFAA members can nominate themselves or others exemplifying professionalism and excellence
- + Home loan rates see minimal movement – RateCity—Four lenders cut rates, one hikes
- + Which countries are close to achieving gender parity on their boards?—Most boards globally now have at least one female director, report finds
- + ING launches Green Upgrade Loan—It also rolls out its Home Energy Helper platform to simplify the process of adopting sustainable upgrades
- + Lendi Group announces personnel changes—Key promotions and new roles aim to reinforce broker support
- + National Finance Brokers Day names principal partners for 2025—Partnership highlights vital role of brokers in driving financial success and supporting Australian communities
- + AFG takes full ownership of BrokerEngine—Three-year succession plan sees AFG take control of platform, with founders stepping down at year's end
- + Meeting the needs of undeserved customers—Third party heads from leading non-bank lenders joined MPA's annual industry roundtable
- + No rate cuts this Christmas – mortgage industry reacts—It wasn’t what consumers wanted – so how can you explain the decision?
- + RBA announces latest cash rate decision—With inflation easing but economic growth slowing, how did the central bank respond?
- + Revealed – top 100 mortgage professionals across the globe for 2024—Report covers five major markets
- + The World’s 100 Best Mortgage Leaders | Global 100—Spotlight the best mortgage brokers and professionals in the world for their outstanding commitment to the industry over the past 12 months
- + ANZ names Matos new CEO—Veteran international banker to succeed Shayne Elliott in July 2025
- + Newer homes twice as energy efficient as older builds: CoreLogic—Research highlights role of National Construction Code in boosting energy efficiency of newly built homes
- + Property market resilient amid slower growth in 2024: PropTrack—Price growth slows as buyers gain more options, while rental and construction markets show signs of recovery
- + LMG expands broker-focused lending with Apollo Plus launch—The new product joins Apollo Max and Apollo Pro in the Apollo by LMG suite
- + Building an Elite Team: Private bankers become private brokers—Flint is leading the way in servicing high-net-worth clients, setting up Flint Private
- + REIA: Housing affordability falls to record low—Rising mortgage repayments and rents push housing costs higher, making homeownership harder for Australians
- + Loan Market achieves record-high customer satisfaction scores—A vast majority of its brokers attain perfect net promoter scores
- + Broker in Focus: Rebecca Timms, Realise Home Loans—Former teacher combines financial expertise with a passion for empowerment and mental wellbeing in the broking industry
- + Property Council backs plan to tackle urban heat—New initiative aims to protect Western Sydney communities, infrastructure, and economy from rising heat risks
- + Small business owners weigh holidays against reinvestment—Survey reveals funding could help owners take a break, but many prioritise business upgrades and staffing
- + Bendigo Bank implements new measures to combat financial abuse—New policies allow the bank to block services for individuals engaging in abusive financial behaviour
- + Outgoing senator takes on role at ANZ—He will serve as head of APAC engagement and SA chairman
- + More cities to join Australia’s $1 million median house price club – report—New Domain report reveals price forecasts for 2025
- + Suncorp boosts North Queensland investment—It commits to opening Townsville hub, bringing 120 jobs; partners with North Queensland Cowboys
- + CommBank appoints Treasury’s Yeaman chief economist—He will succeed Stephen Halmarick, who is departing after 15 years at the bank
- + Spring selling season sees lower sales, higher stock levels—Weaker clearance rates and longer selling times signal softer market conditions; rental growth continues to decelerate
- + Economic growth slows in September quarter—Public sector spending drives growth as household consumption stagnates
- + Lenders adjust home loan rates ahead of RBA decision—Rate cuts and hikes split the market as lenders respond to shifting borrowing conditions
- + CEO takes pay cut after former employee arrested for attempted murder—Bank also implementing 'more rigorous, effective measures' to deter employee misconduct
- + The 100 Best Mortgage Brokers in Australia—Australia’s Top 100 Mortgage Brokers raise the bar with a $123 million loan threshold
- + Updated skilled occupation list draws mixed reactions—Property Council backs added trades; Master Builders criticises exclusion of machinery operators
- + Property market slows as high interest rates persist – HTW—Impacts vary across regions and price segments
- + ACCC backs government consultation on new digital competition regime—Proposed regime aims to curb anti-competitive practices by dominant digital platforms
- + Resimac names Lirantzis new CEO—Industry veteran to prioritise broker relationships, technology innovation, and product expansion
- + Revealed – Australia's top 100 mortgage brokers for 2024—Did you or your colleagues make it to the list?
- + Affordability challenges shaped property market in 2024: REBAA—High interest rates, supply constraints, and population growth drove mixed market performance across capital cities and regions
- + Australia's housing market slows – CoreLogic—Growth cycle nears end as supply increases while buyer demand wanes
- + Sustained growth needed in apartment approvals, says Property Council—Long-term consistency is essential to address Australia's housing shortfall
- + Arca urges swift action on credit reporting reforms—It calls for faster, more practical reforms but warns some proposals could backfire
- + ANZ pushes back cash rate cut forecast—Three of big four banks now agree on timing of first RBA cut
- + Broker in Focus: Scott Stevenson, Mortgage Choice—Franchise owner shares his journey, industry insights, and expert advice for aspiring brokers
- + Industry backs Senate report on homeownership inquiry—Proposals to lower barriers for first-home buyers and boost housing affordability welcomed
- + Lenders ramp up AI spending to accelerate loan approvals—Study reveals strong AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand but highlights challenges with talent gaps and integration
- + AFG completes Fintelligence acquisition—Strategic move positions AFG for growth in asset finance market
- + Mortgage brokers' stress levels improving – survey—FBAA's efforts making a positive difference, says Peter White
- + Mutuals post strong lending growth—Interest rate gains boost margins, but cost pressures and economic uncertainty weigh on profitability
- + Lendi Group launches Aussie Conveyancing—New service integrates Settle Easy's conveyancing platform to streamline homebuying process
- + Bankwest appoints Leckie new state manager—Executive tasked with strengthening broker support and driving growth in key regions
- + Wests Tigers secure record sponsorship deal with Pepper Money—Non-bank lender becomes major sponsor in multi-million-dollar, three-year deal
- + 'Smooth transition' since ANZ acquired Suncorp Bank—Focus on brokers remains, says head of home lending
- + Mortgage arrears steady as borrowers adapt to rate hikes: S&P—Property price growth and stable prepayments also support RMBS performance
- + Loan Market tops broker searches during spring selling season—Marketing campaign and digital tools drive visibility, client satisfaction, and broker expansion
- + AFG to acquire non-controlling stakes in broker businesses—New investment initiative aims to support broker growth, succession planning, and business expansion
- + Lenders adjust rates as inflation eases—Major banks and smaller lenders make rate changes, offering both cuts and hikes across products
- + Mortgage brokers rev up network building at rider event—Hai Money gets its motor running with new annual event that combines a love of biking and finance
- + Wanted: New Zomato chief of staff — for free—Viral post prompts CEO to clarify if he expects person to pay fee for first year of job
- + Young Western Australians hit hard by financial abuse – report—Bankwest study exposes rising financial abuse and barriers to seeking help in WA
- + Bridgit beefs up distribution team—It adds new regional director and business development manager
- + Australians advised to reprice home loans to unlock big savings—"No need to wait for the RBA to make a move"
- + outsource Financial expands leadership team—Chan takes on a national training role; Fowkes joins as Victoria's relationship manager
- + MFAA welcomes review of NSW payroll tax—Upper House inquiry a boost in industry's battle against tax
- + MFAA seeks APRA flexibility on serviceability buffer—3% buffer too big a barrier for first home buyers
- + Labor's housing bills to pass after Greens backflip—Support clears the way for the Help to Buy and Build to Rent schemes
- + Bendigo Bank bolsters executive team—It appoints new chief people officer and chief risk officer
- + Qudos Bank unveils member hub for proposed merger—New online hub provides members with key merger details and engagement opportunities
- + ASIC to update regulatory guides—Updates include financial services code approvals and advertising standards
- + APRA sticks with 3% mortgage serviceability buffer—Decision a blow for industry
- + From high school dropout to broker of the year—How Cathie Gandy built a successful career, leading to FBAA honour
- + APRA: Financial system stable amid rising risks—Regulator outlines focus on lending practices, climate risks, and superannuation oversight
- + Broker in Focus: Xavier Quenon, Go Mortgage—Gold Coast-based broker shares his journey, insights, and advice for navigating the evolving mortgage industry
- + Firstmac wraps up 2024 with $1.5 billion green bond issue—It expands green RMBS market with solar-proxy loans, targeting eco-conscious investors
- + ANZ forecasts slight rise in October inflation—Bank projects a mixed inflation outlook, with annual CPI edging higher but core measures showing signs of easing
- + NAB partners with real estate firm Harcourts—Banking giant to provide tailored services to Harcourts' expanding network
- + AMP Bank improves clawback structure for brokers—Stepped approach welcomed by FBAA
- + Australia's merger laws face biggest overhaul in 50 years—New rules introduce mandatory notification thresholds, giving the ACCC greater power to oversee mergers and acquisitions
- + Rising city-to-region migration sparks call for urgent reforms—New report finds two in five city dwellers are looking to make a regional move
- + Plenti reports strong growth in loan portfolio and revenue—It also reduces cost-to-income ratio, expands EV partnerships, and secures renewable energy funding
- + Brighten integrates ApplyOnline to boost broker efficiency—New platform aims to streamline loan applications and support growing broker demand
- + Now hiring: 'Super high-IQ' staff wanted for Musk's new department – for free—Planned commission will have 'tedious work,' while 'compensation is zero'
- + HSBC launches new mortgage portal for brokers—Platform includes instant pricing on loans
- + Australian wages hit record $103.7 billion—Monthly wages surge 3.9% even as annual growth slows across most industries
- + Collaboration essential in fight against global fraud, report finds—Shared fraud intelligence and digital identity tools help organisations boost detection and protect consumer trust
- + La Trobe Australian Credit Fund earns ‘Recommended’+ rating—Ratings agency recognises La Trobe's 12 Month Term Account for consistent performance and low-volatility returns
- + Home loan rates see movement – RateCity—Cuts dominate hikes, though uncertainty lingers over RBA's next cash rate move
- + Rodney Cottam runs 560km to support Invictus Australia—Resimac sales manager completes event in just seven days
- + AMP Bank nears rollout of new loan origination platform—Broker feedback drives development of streamlined lending platform
- + ORDE Financial boosts construction loan options—It offers rate cuts, higher loan limits, and expanded broker training
- + SME borrowing demand rises – report—Online-only loans gain popularity
- + LMG partners with CoreLogic—Brokers gain access to property data and training tools
- + How the mortgage stress test impacts Australians—Many are experiencing mortgage stress in Australia. In this article, we’ll go over what it is, what the signs are, and how to address it
- + HomeStart taps Loanworks for home loan origination tech—New automated platform cuts loan processing times and improves customer experience
- + State Manager in the Spotlight: Leigh Tsoumerkas, Loan Market—Loan market exec gives insights
- + NAB responds to ASIC legal action—Regulator alleges bank failed to respond to 345 hardship applications
- + Australia to follow global trend of rate cuts in 2025 – economist—Experts predict gradual relief for borrowers as inflation eases
- + CommBank offers discount on home battery system—Limited time offer aims to make Tesla Powerwall 3 more affordable for Australian homeowners
- + Australia to mandate cash acceptance for essentials—Government sets end date for cheques
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