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How are brokers responding to the RBA’s latest rate hike?
17 March 2026

Although the RBA’s cash decision won’t be a surprise for most, it underscores a shifting outlook for brokers as the prospect of a renewed tightening cycle comes into focus.

Gen Z turning to AI and ‘finfluencers’ for financial advice
17 March 2026

ASIC has warned young Australians against relying on AI and social media for financial information after a survey revealed that a growing number are using these sources to make decisions ...

SMEs ‘getting ahead of the curve’ as credit demand holds firm
17 March 2026

Australian business confidence may be slipping into negative territory, but demand for credit is telling a different story, with many small and medium-sized enterprises quietly preparing for ...

LoanOptions.ai expands internationally with aggregator deal
17 March 2026

Australian fintech LoanOptions.ai has expanded its footprint into New Zealand after partnering with aggregator Link Financial Group, providing advisers with access to its AI-powered mortgage ...

LMG welcomes new private lender to panel
17 March 2026

LMG has expanded its lending panel with the addition of private credit provider GCI Funds.

How WA’s new stamp duty concessions could unlock housing supply
16 March 2026

The Western Australian government has expanded its stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan and under-construction homes as part of a broader effort to address the state’s ongoing ...

15% of Australians hit by fraud as broking sector faces rising risks
16 March 2026

As fraud concerns grow across the broking industry, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in seven Australians has experienced personal fraud.

The AI search shift brokers can’t ignore
16 March 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way consumers search for information, digital marketing expert Russ Easther says brokers need to understand how AI platforms are influencing lead ...

Nearly half of women report finance access barriers
16 March 2026

Female business owners say they face inconsistent treatment when seeking finance, including questions about partners or children, assumptions about earnings, and penalties related to time ...

Healthcare and finance sectors lead borrowing demand outlook
13 March 2026

Commercial brokers expect strong borrowing demand from Australia’s healthcare, financial, and professional services sectors in the coming months, while outlooks for trade-related industries ...

Flexible use drives Mortgage Choice Freedom loan book to $3bn
13 March 2026

Mortgage Choice’s white label loan suite has surpassed $3 billion in lending, marking a new milestone for the broker network’s white label offering.

Brokers urged to address workflow inefficiencies
13 March 2026

Mortgage brokers are being urged to rethink what productivity really means, with industry experts warning that constant activity and long hours do not necessarily translate into better ...

Brokers react as banks forecast further RBA rate hikes
12 March 2026

Brokers have reacted to the renewed spectre of additional rate hikes after Australia’s four largest banks revised their forecasts for the Reserve Bank’s next decision.

Moneytech joins AFG panel to strengthen SME loan offering
12 March 2026

Non-bank lender Moneytech has joined the Australian Finance Group lender panel, expanding broker access to its SME funding solutions.

3 jailed over interest-free mortgage scheme
11 March 2026

Three people involved in promoting “interest-free mortgages” have received a combined sentence of more than 13 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of dishonesty offences.