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Almost half of small businesses to lift prices after surcharge ban
22 October 2026

Almost half of Australian small businesses plan to raise prices following the introduction of the card surcharge ban, with two-thirds expecting the changes to increase their operating costs, ...

Brokers warn over cashback incentive resurgence
21 October 2026

As mortgage demand slows, brokers have flagged a re-emergence in cashback incentives through direct lender channels, warning the trend could skew competition and undermine borrower outcomes

Broker writes book to help young Australians navigate money
21 October 2026

A Sunshine Coast broker has written a book to help young Australians navigate everything from their first payslip to buying a home.

Court strikes down 67.8% default interest rate
21 October 2026

The Supreme Court of Queensland has ruled that a default interest clause in a $395,000 short-term bridging loan was an unenforceable penalty, finding the rate was “out of all proportion” to ...

First home buyers change tack as affordability bites
20 October 2026

First home buyers are rethinking their path to property, with more turning to apartments, regional areas and unconventional ways to get on the ladder, according to Commonwealth Bank of ...

Asset finance demand showing signs of recovery
20 October 2026

Asset finance demand has shown signs of recovery after several months of decline, with businesses beginning to reconsider equipment upgrades despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

One Nation targets Labor’s property tax changes with new pledge
20 October 2026

One Nation has pledged to reverse Labor’s changes to the capital gains tax discount and retain negative gearing benefits for up to two investment properties if elected at the next federal ...

Solomons Capital added to new aggregator panel
20 October 2026

Solomons Capital has joined the Compass Aggregation lender panel, giving brokers across the network access to short-term private credit and property-backed lending solutions.

Cheapest isn’t always best: Brokers respond to ASIC review
19 October 2026

Brokers have backed ASIC’s push to lift standards under best interests duty but warned that judging loan recommendations on price alone risks overlooking what borrowers actually need.

Buy now, sell later: Why bridging finance is gaining ground
19 October 2026

As the housing market softens, lenders are piling into bridging finance, with Macquarie increasing its funding for non-bank lender Bridgit.

BOQ business lending booms despite home loan slump
16 October 2026

Bank of Queensland’s business lending book has continued to expand, but that growth has yet to translate into higher earnings.

Brokerage director to face $2.4m misappropriation allegations
16 October 2026

A brokerage director is facing proposed legal proceedings over allegations that nearly $2.4 million in commissions was diverted into accounts linked to him and associated entities, and that ...

MFAA CEO elected to COSBOA board
16 October 2026

The CEO of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has been elected to the board of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 8–15 October
16 October 2026

There’s been a variety of movements from both banks and non-bank lenders this week, most notably from Suncorp Bank as it integrates with Australia New Zealand Banking Group. Here’s what you ...

Business confidence slides amid ‘triple threat’ of economic pressures
15 October 2026

Higher interest rates, global uncertainty and elevated fuel and diesel costs are weighing on Australian businesses and bringing business confidence down to near-historic lows, according to ...