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Mortgage brokers have hit another major milestone, capturing a record 81 per cent of all new residential home loans settled during the March 2026 quarter.

A Sydney car dealership and former director have been engaged in unlicensed lending and unlawful fees, the Federal Court has found.

Mortgage broker and debt advisory firm Balaton Financial has entered into a joint venture with Highland Property Group, bringing lending and property services under a single business.

SME lender Moneytech has appointed a new chief technology officer as it looks to expand its use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation across its lending operations.

As competition across the sector heats up, how are lenders innovating to differentiate themselves?

While Perth’s price growth may be showing signs of slowing, brokers have said that strong supply and demand fundamentals continue to underpin the market’s strength.

Non-bank lender Firstmac has completed a $2 billion residential mortgage-backed securities issue, which it says is the largest Australian transaction since the outbreak of the Iran war.

While technology continues to transform mortgage broking, this year’s Business Innovation Awards finalists show that innovation is still just as much about people as it is about systems.

While the major banks continue to dominate Australia’s housing lending market, the latest APRA data shows Macquarie outperforming its larger rivals on growth.

As the government’s wide-ranging tax bill passes the lower house, the Senate economics legislation committee has been urged via public submission to reconsider reforms to negative gearing ...

While the major banks continue to dominate broker flows across commercial lending, mid-tier and non-bank lenders are outperforming on turnaround times and broker satisfaction.

While small brokerages are able to compete with bigger players through speed, agility, and stronger client relationships, brokers are being warned not to sacrifice those advantages in ...

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced a leadership reset, appointing a new CEO for the first time in 20 years and a chairperson from outside the mortgage broking sector

Innovation has become a defining feature of modern mortgage broking, with brokers continually refining their businesses to better serve clients, improve efficiencies, and stay ahead of ...

A buyer’s agency reportedly transferred its ownership to the Virgin Islands before entering liquidation last week, leaving limited scope for clients to recover their funds.