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Clearance rate remains below 60%
27 May 2026

Across Australia’s capital cities, auction clearance rates have remained below 60 per cent for six of the past eight weeks, with buyers increasingly “hesitant to move in uncertainty”, ...

Credit tightening raises concerns over broker pipeline quality
27 May 2026

With tax changes looming and lender appetite tightening, brokers are being warned that many finance pipelines may be overstated heading into the new financial year.

Broker’s $17k billboard blitz targets CGT reforms
26 May 2026

For anyone flying into Canberra Airport this week, it will be hard to miss this Sydney broker’s message.

Revealed: How lenders track fraudulent loan applications
26 May 2026

As multibillion-dollar loan fraud concerns continue to be investigated, lenders are increasingly accessing a centralised exchange to check suspicious loan applications in Australia.

Trust gap slowing AI uptake in Australian property market
26 May 2026

Australian home buyers are among the most cautious globally when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence in property transactions, according to new research from Cotality.

SMEs under pressure as arrears hit 6-year high
25 May 2026

Australian businesses are facing the highest level of late payments in six years as rising interest rates, energy costs, and weaker demand pressure cash flow, according to CreditorWatch data

Households prioritising savings despite rising living costs
25 May 2026

New data has shown that households have begun prioritising savings despite the continued rocky economic outlook.

How a broker–agent partnership can supercharge referrals
25 May 2026

A new partnership between broker and agent has promised to improve the efficiency of the mortgage and real estate ecosystem.

EV sales reach record highs following fuel price surge
25 May 2026

Electric vehicle sales have reached record highs in Australia, according to a newly released report by the International Energy Agency.

How should brokers approach lead generation in 2026?
22 May 2026

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, brokers have been urged to focus on trust, referrals, and strategy to build sustainable lead pipelines.

ORDE Financial appoints new national distribution manager
22 May 2026

Non-bank lender ORDE Financial has appointed a new national distribution manager as the non-bank lender continues to expand its broker distribution capability.

AFG welcomes new NSW partnership manager
22 May 2026

Major aggregator AFG has welcomed a new partnership manager for NSW, promoting from within for the role.

Credit licence approval marks new chapter for crypto-backed lending
21 May 2026

In a first for Australia, a digital asset fintech has been granted a credit licence by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, pushing crypto-backed lending further into the ...

Budget could reshape investor market, brokers warn
21 May 2026

New data suggests investment activity is beginning to falter, with brokers warning the budget could fundamentally reshape investor behaviour.

SME confidence weakens after budget tax changes
21 May 2026

Self-employed Australians and small businesses are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the federal budget’s proposed tax changes, according to a national survey of brokers