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As 2026 heats up, brokers are beginning to see investor momentum building, but also a lending environment that remains cautious and selective.

Cotality has announced the appointment of a new head of research in Australia.

Industry veteran Stephen Moore has been named as the executive chairman of Viking Aggregation as it officially begins onboarding brokers to its residential and commercial aggregation ...

Australia’s housing market is changing, and so is the definition of a “prime” borrower. For brokers, the rise of complex-prime clients isn’t a trend on the fringe – it’s the new normal.

As concerns mount about lending to trusts, a non-bank lender has become the latest to tighten up its policy for company and trust applications.

As mortgage brokers head into 2026, competition across the industry is intensifying, not always because of product, but increasingly because of perception.

Lenders are increasingly viewing AI as essential, but many still require clear evidence of a return on investment and trusted partners to deliver it, according to new research.

Brokers have entered the debate over the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, saying that reform could create new stresses in the housing market without fixing the underlying problem.

Australians are starting the year with a renewed focus on savings, as a surprise drop in inflation eases pressure and allows consumers to shift their financial priorities, according to new ...

Concerns about rising mortgage rates have pushed consumer sentiment to its most pessimistic level in more than a year.

Mortgage brokerage brand Aussie has launched a new program aimed to support broker progression into ownership and multi-site operation.

Housing supply in Perth has fallen to record lows, despite demand surging.

Non-bank lender Rapid Loans has announced two senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its risk and compliance capability.

Brokers are adjusting after another major bank tightened its approach to mortgage lending for companies and trust structures.

New data has indicated that borrowing activity among Australian small businesses eased toward the end of the calendar year, as uncertainty around inflation and interest rates continued to ...