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Plenti powers to record quarter
22 July 2026

Digital non-bank lender Plenti has posted record quarterly loan originations in the first quarter of its 2027 financial year.

ING to waive clawbacks on property sales after 12 months
21 July 2026

The non-major bank will eliminate clawbacks when a home loan is discharged 12 months after settlement if the property is sold.

Submissions open for 10th annual Women in Finance Awards
21 July 2026

The hunt is on for Australia’s top female financial professionals, as submissions and nominations open for the Women in Finance Awards 2026.

Sydney agent avoids jail after stealing $530k in clients’ deposits
21 July 2026

The CEO of a Sydney real estate agency has been sentenced after fraudulently obtaining more than $530,000 in clients’ deposits, using them to fund her own lifestyle and repay home loans.

LongView launches second home equity fund
21 July 2026

Integrated property company LongView has launched the second iteration of its Home Equity Fund, as it seeks to capitalise on new investment pathways into the residential property market.

SMSF borrowing ban puts thousands of building contracts at risk
21 July 2026

The federal government’s ban on limited recourse borrowing for residential property through SMSFs could threaten Australia’s home building targets, the Housing Industry Association has ...

Government sharpens APRA, ASIC focus on economic growth
20 July 2026

Australia’s two key financial regulators have been told to place greater weight on economic growth and productivity under new statements of expectations released by the federal government

Variable mortgage momentum continues as lenders reprice
20 July 2026

Borrowers have continued to turn their backs on fixed-rate mortgages, with variable-rate loans accounting for almost nine in 10 broker-originated home loans in the June quarter, according to ...

Coastal home owners lead reverse mortgage boost
20 July 2026

Regions along NSW’s coast have emerged as leading hotspots for reverse mortgages, claiming four of the five top postcodes for the product’s demand in the state.

Westpac eases investor lending policy
17 July 2026

Westpac has relaxed two key investment lending policies, lowering the minimum deposit required for some borrowers while extending the maximum interest-only term available on eligible loans

Property caps and rules updated under 5% Deposit Scheme
17 July 2026

New property price caps, retained savings requirements, and refinancing rules have come into effect under the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

‘Stop reacting and start preparing’, brokers told
17 July 2026

Brokers have been urged to move beyond reacting to market shifts and instead build businesses capable of adapting, as policy reforms, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change ...

Upgraders drive record June quarter for AFG
16 July 2026

Home owners looking to trade up have become an increasingly dominant force in the broker market, with upgrader activity reaching near-record levels, according to new data.

‘Smoke and mirror’ tactics of subvention finance flagged
16 July 2026

Vehicle dealers are increasingly pushing subvention finance to lure in cash-strapped buyers, creating a misapprehension among borrowers about the true cost of their purchase, brokers have ...

HSBC sets out fraud response after $35m penalty
16 July 2026

HSBC has revealed the steps it is taking to strengthen its fraud controls and compensate affected customers after being hit with a $35 million fraud penalty.