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Brokers urged to rethink how they build partnerships
29 May 2026

While referral partnerships have long been a key weapon in a broker’s lead generation arsenal, brokers are being warned to adapt their approach in what is now a highly competitive and ...

Westpac forecasts slump in investor activity following budget
28 May 2026

Westpac has forecast a steep decline in investor activity and a stalling in house price growth following the federal budget’s proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

How are lenders adjusting servicing in the wake of the budget?
28 May 2026

Lenders have begun to update serviceability policies following the federal budget’s proposed changes to negative gearing, with some banks moving faster than others to reflect the reforms

Broker and ex-banker charged over alleged multimillion-dollar fraud syndicate
27 May 2026

Financial Crime Squad detectives have charged an ex-Hai Money broker and a former banker over an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud and money laundering syndicate.

ASX to sell Sympli stake to ATI Group
27 May 2026

ATI Group has reached an in-principle agreement to acquire full ownership of electronic property settlement platform Sympli, following government decisions not to proceed with competition ...

Former NAB executive joins Banjo Loans
27 May 2026

A former National Australia Bank business banking executive has joined Banjo Loans as the new head of sales.

Clearance rate remains below 60%
27 May 2026

Across Australia’s capital cities, auction clearance rates have remained below 60 per cent for six of the past eight weeks, with buyers increasingly “hesitant to move in uncertainty”, ...

Credit tightening raises concerns over broker pipeline quality
27 May 2026

With tax changes looming and lender appetite tightening, brokers are being warned that many finance pipelines may be overstated heading into the new financial year.

Broker’s $17k billboard blitz targets CGT reforms
26 May 2026

For anyone flying into Canberra Airport this week, it will be hard to miss this Sydney broker’s message.

Revealed: How lenders track fraudulent loan applications
26 May 2026

As multibillion-dollar loan fraud concerns continue to be investigated, lenders are increasingly accessing a centralised exchange to check suspicious loan applications in Australia.

Trust gap slowing AI uptake in Australian property market
26 May 2026

Australian home buyers are among the most cautious globally when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence in property transactions, according to new research from Cotality.

SMEs under pressure as arrears hit 6-year high
25 May 2026

Australian businesses are facing the highest level of late payments in six years as rising interest rates, energy costs, and weaker demand pressure cash flow, according to CreditorWatch data

Households prioritising savings despite rising living costs
25 May 2026

New data has shown that households have begun prioritising savings despite the continued rocky economic outlook.

How a broker–agent partnership can supercharge referrals
25 May 2026

A new partnership between broker and agent has promised to improve the efficiency of the mortgage and real estate ecosystem.

EV sales reach record highs following fuel price surge
25 May 2026

Electric vehicle sales have reached record highs in Australia, according to a newly released report by the International Energy Agency.