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Sydney and Melbourne to lead house price downturn, NAB forecasts
17 June 2026

House prices are expected to fall by 2 per cent across Australia’s capital cities this year, according to a new report from National Australia Bank.

Brokers weigh impact of ‘new normal’ rate environment
16 June 2026

While the widely anticipated rate hold came to fruition at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s June meeting, brokers are warning that the current economic climate is having a profound impact on ...

RBA announces first cash rate decision since budget
16 June 2026

Following three consecutive rate hikes, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its first cash rate decision since the release of the federal budget.

Opposition Leader meets brokers as CGT backlash builds
16 June 2026

Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor has met with mortgage brokers and other small-business owners as resistance to the federal budget’s changes to capital gains tax continues to build.

Bridging loan demand skyrockets as sellers opt out of waiting game
16 June 2026

A ‘buyer’s market’ has led to a surge in bridging loan demand, particularly in Victoria, which has seen demand skyrocket 46 per cent on its six-month average.

Wealth Street director permanently banned
15 June 2026

A former SMSF adviser has been permanently banned from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities, following fraud convictions.

Broking’s road to dominance and what comes next
15 June 2026

As broker market share in the residential mortgages market edges past 80 per cent, attention is now turning to how the industry got here – and where it goes next.

Another lender moves on negative gearing serviceability recalibration
15 June 2026

ING has become the latest lender to reprogram its serviceability settings in response to the federal government’s negative gearing reforms, reducing borrowing capacity for some property ...

Loanoptions.ai launches novated leasing product
15 June 2026

Fintech and asset finance brokerage LoanOptions.ai has entered the novated leasing space with the launch of a new business division.

LMG expands commercial panel with new lender appointment
15 June 2026

Loan Market Group has broadened its commercial lending offering through the appointment of non-bank MA Money to its lender panel.

EVs power green finance surge
15 June 2026

As Australia continues to transition towards renewable energy, new data has shown a surge in demand for green equipment finance.

Brokers urged to back campaign against tax changes
12 June 2026

Brokers have been urged by the MFAA to support the ‘Fair Go’ campaign against the federal budget’s proposed capital gains tax and trust taxation changes.

The broker innovations that didn’t stop at the awards
12 June 2026

Although the dust has settled on last year’s Broker Innovation Awards, the innovations introduced by some of the recognised brokers have continued to evolve and make waves across the sector

Embrace ‘ferocious curiosity over convention’, brokers told
12 June 2026

Brokers have been pushed to adopt a mindset of “ferocious curiosity” to precipitate change, as the industry grapples with rapid technological development and evolving client expectations

How the family home is reshaping retirement finance
12 June 2026

Australians are increasingly turning to housing wealth to help fund retirement, as more borrowers enter retirement with growing pressure on traditional retirement income sources.