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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

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

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

As Payday Super reforms loom, brokers have said the changes could trigger a structural shift in how SMEs manage cash flow and access credit.

New analysis suggests repayment priorities have shifted under financial pressure, with home loans now as likely as credit cards to be the first product to fall into severe arrears.

The Australian government’s Help to Buy Scheme has officially launched in Tasmania, becoming the final state to launch the federal shared-equity program.

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.