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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 ...

Bridgit loan book hits $1bn as bridging demand surges
7 July 2026

Bridging lender Bridgit has reached $1 billion in its loan book, five years after launching into the Australian market.

Brokers must accept ‘a new world’ has arrived: FBAA
6 July 2026

The incoming ban on SMSF residential lending is a new reality brokers “must accept”, according to the new CEO of the FBAA.

Resi raises $500m in inaugural RMBS
6 July 2026

The YBR-owned lender has concluded its inaugural public residential mortgage-backed securities transaction, raising $500 million to help it provide additional funding.

Elders acquires finance brokerage
6 July 2026

Brokerage and sub-aggregator Elders Finance has expanded its financial services footprint after acquiring finance brokerage AAA+ Financial Solutions and AAA Consulting.

Lendi Group expands into new Sydney HQ
6 July 2026

As Lendi Group continues its evolution as a fintech company, the group has moved to a new head office in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial sites.

ANZ appoints former NAB leader to board
3 July 2026

The major bank has announced the appointment of the experienced banking executive, known for her work at both NAB and Westpac.

New Bank of Sydney CEO appointed
3 July 2026

The non-major bank has concluded its search for a new CEO, confirming the appointment this week.

Poor calendar management limiting broker growth
3 July 2026

Broker coach and Broker Essentials founder Jason Back has warned that brokers trapped in reactive mode have little time left for the activities that generate growth.