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Pepper Money expands lending capacity with LVR and loan size boosts
29 July 2026

Pepper Money has broadened its lending appetite through increased maximum LVRs and loan size limits in a policy adjustment designed to help brokers place more complex deals.

ATO debt and SMSF changes present untapped opportunities for brokers: Bluestone
29 July 2026

Regulatory change and shifting borrower needs are creating new opportunities for brokers, with Bluestone Home Loans pointing to commercial lending, SMSF and ATO debt consolidation as key ...

How open banking could rewire broker-client relationships
29 July 2026

Brokers have been told open banking’s biggest opportunity isn’t faster processing, but stronger client relationships built on better advice.

Brokers drive half of Bank Australia’s Help to Buy applications
28 July 2026

Around half of Bank Australia’s 2,200 Help to Buy applications have come through the broker channel, the bank has revealed.

Wave Money launches new commercial lending product
28 July 2026

Wave Money has expanded its commercial lending offering with the launch of a new small-ticket commercial product aimed at business owners and commercial property investors.

La Trobe simplifies SMSF refinance journey
28 July 2026

La Trobe Financial has introduced a streamlined SMSF refinance pathway that removes the need for a traditional serviceability assessment for eligible borrowers.

Teachers Mutual Bank joins Help to Buy scheme
27 July 2026

The mutual banking group has joined the federal government’s shared equity home buying scheme, with its four brands now available to eligible borrowers.

Former trainee acquires brokerage where he began his career
27 July 2026

Fifteen years after joining as a trainee, a broker has acquired the brokerage where he began his career.

Investor split emerges as mortgage demand cools
27 July 2026

Investor and first home buyer demand has driven a decline in mortgage demand since February, according to new data from broker group Loan Market.

How financial pressures are hitting regional businesses harder
27 July 2026

Almost three-quarters of regional small businesses have reported falling profits, with brokers saying many owners are now delaying investment and focusing on keeping their businesses afloat

Top performers recognised at 2026 MFAA National Excellence Awards
24 July 2026

Mortgage and finance brokers, businesses, lenders, and industry partners have been recognised at the 2026 MFAA National Excellence Awards.

AUSTRAC reviewing AML/CTF impact on brokers
24 July 2026

AUSTRAC has acknowledged concerns raised by the Finance Brokers Association of Australia that recent AML/CTF reforms may unintentionally capture commercial asset finance brokers.

Melbourne brokerage joins forces with wealth advisory firm
24 July 2026

Melbourne-based brokerage Acceptance Finance has entered into a strategic partnership with financial advice company Apt Wealth Partners, with the combined group set to manage over $5 billion ...

The latest lender changes at a glance
24 July 2026

Lenders have continued to tweak pricing, policies, and product offerings this week. Here’s a round-up of the key changes brokers should be aware of.

Macquarie CEO to retire after 8 years
23 July 2026

A new CEO will take the helm at Macquarie Group later this year following the retirement of the bank’s long-serving leader.