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New figures have found that older Australians are fuelling a rebound in consumer credit demand, while younger borrowers are pulling back.

Non-bank lender First Federal has launched a new broker portal, giving brokers real-time visibility over applications and access to a wider suite of digital tools.

Home ownership and financial security supersede family and relationship goals in major life milestones, according to new research from NGM Group.

The aggregation group has a new document-checking platform to help brokers strengthen their verification processes.

Submissions have officially opened for the Better Business Awards 2027, Australia’s premier state-based program recognising excellence across the mortgage and finance broking industry.

Dr Harley Dale, a respected housing economist and a prominent voice in national economic policy, has passed away after a long period of illness.

Perks has appointed a senior commercial banking executive to lead its finance brokerage business.

Macquarie Bank has come out on top among the lenders for broker usage, as well as having the quickest turnaround times and best overall broker experience.

Non-bank lender Thinktank has hit two milestones simultaneously: 20 years of operation and $10 billion in assets under management.

LJ Hooker Home Loans has added private credit lender Solomons Capital to its lender panel, giving its broker network access to short-term, property-backed private finance.

CRM platform Salestrekker has launched a new AI-powered tool designed to audit loan files in real time at the point of lodgement.

People First Bank has launched a new digital banking platform as it continues integrating the technology systems inherited from the 2023 merger of Heritage Bank and People’s Choice.

A new artificial-intelligence pricing tool has been developed for brokers that reportedly reduces the time taken to price a loan to minutes.

The group has launched a new multi-agent AI platform, with the technology designed to speed up customer settlements and improve broker productivity.

FST Media has marked a major new chapter in its growth, bringing together three significant milestones in a single day as it expands its commitment to Australia’s banking sector.