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Cash flow driving SME credit demand
10 July 2026

As global and domestic economic conditions continue to bite, brokers and lenders are reporting a change in how businesses are using finance.

AFG launches commercial and SMSF white label loans
10 July 2026

Australian Finance Group has expanded its white label loan offering into commercial and SMSF lending, backed by its partnership with Pepper Money.

Is ‘dirty’ data holding broker technology back?
10 July 2026

As brokers embrace a new generation of technology, brokers are being warned that poor-quality client data and underused systems could be limiting the potential of their business.

Failed builder’s new real estate venture fined over misuse of $50k buyer deposit
10 July 2026

A deregistered Perth building company turned real estate agency has been fined for improperly releasing a $50,000 deposit that should have remained in a trust account.

ANZ and Westpac lead broker usage across commercial lending
9 July 2026

ANZ and Westpac have emerged as brokers’ most-used commercial lenders this month, with ANZ leading in commercial mortgages and business loans, while Westpac topped the list for asset finance

BiiGGA appoints new CCO ahead of product launch
9 July 2026

SME lender BiiGGA has appointed a new chief commercial officer as it seeks to expand its range and launch a new lending product to the market.

Perth’s property boom shifts gear as supply rebounds
9 July 2026

After months of rapid growth, Perth’s property market is moving to a more balanced footing, with more homes on the market, buyers becoming more selective, and price growth moderating.

EV market share triples as car sales hit record high
9 July 2026

Australia’s new vehicle market has recorded its strongest month ever, with battery electric vehicles recording more than a threefold increase in market share over the last year.

Will ACT’s stamp duty overhaul move the needle for FHBs?
8 July 2026

The ACT has become the first jurisdiction to remove stamp duty for eligible first home buyers, but broker reaction to the potential impact of the changes has been mixed.

FBAA raises concerns over AML/CTF changes
8 July 2026

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has sought urgent clarification from AUSTRAC over whether recent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms apply to asset ...

LMG adds Msquared Capital amid commercial valuation squeeze
8 July 2026

Commercial lender Msquared Capital has joined Loan Market Group’s (LMG) lender panel, expanding the options available to brokers working on complex commercial lending scenarios.

New broker growth program tackles AI search shift
8 July 2026

A new broker growth program is targeting the way AI is reshaping how clients search for mortgage advice, with a focus on referral relationships and brokers’ visibility in local markets.

New growth chapter opens for Western Sydney businesses
7 July 2026

New data has shown Greater Western Sydney businesses moving back into growth mode, with commercial lending outperforming the broader NSW market as firms invest in property, equipment, and ...

Household Capital to acquire Macquarie reverse mortgage portfolio
7 July 2026

Household Capital is set to expand its reverse mortgage portfolio after striking a deal to acquire a loan book from Macquarie Bank.

SMSF lending tipped for commercial property shift
7 July 2026

The incoming ban on residential property borrowing through SMSFs could push more business owners towards commercial property and open a new avenue for the third-party channel, brokers have ...