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Brokers have warned that hidden costs are emerging under the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme, as prices continue to grow at the lower end of the market.

The federal government has extended the small business responsible lending obligations exemption by 10 years as part of a support package for businesses struggling with the fuel crisis.

Bankwest is aiming to lift its broker market share to over 11 per cent, as it doubles down on faster approvals and expanded digital tools to improve broker efficiency.

Private equity firm Recludo has acquired mortgage brokerage Astar Financial as part of its continued strategy to expand into the broker market.

Brokers have hailed the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme as key to home ownership, as the initiative surpassed 300,000 Australians buying or building homes.

Vehicle and equipment finance provider Selfco has launched a facility aimed at newly qualified tradespeople entering the industry.

A growing tension between speed and risk is emerging as a defining challenge for brokers operating in the SME lending market, as softer economic conditions begin to influence both borrower ...

The major bank has revised its cash rate forecast, suggesting that interest rates will hit levels not seen since the global financial crisis.

National Australia Bank has reported a sharp rise in demand for electric vehicle (EV) finance amid soaring fuel prices, but brokers say conditions on the ground remain uneven.

Australia’s business sector is showing early signs of strain in 2026, with falling confidence, rising cost pressures, and an emerging energy shock weighing on SMEs.

Brokers continued to favour major banks last month, with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group emerging as the most-used lender, while Macquarie topped the list for broker satisfaction and ...

Brokers are being urged to rethink how they operate as market complexity rises and client expectations shift.

Renovation loans are surging as Australians increasingly turn to granny flats, according to new data from National Australia Bank.

Latitude has reported record growth in its lending division in its 2025 full-year report, with $1.6 billion in new lending driving receivables to a high of $3.3 billion.

Newcastle Permanent has said that a surge in application volumes is responsible for a blowout in turnaround times, with brokers reporting waits of 20 days.