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Inflation eased slightly in November 2025, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

While inflation has eased slightly, Australia’s major banks have said near-term interest rate cuts remain unlikely, with their views split between a continued hold and a hike.

Help to Buy has now launched in Western Australia, but brokers are warning that limited lenders, unrealistic price caps, and reduced broker access could restrict its impact.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s December monetary policy minutes have revealed growing uneasiness about inflation persistence, excess demand, and the adequacy of financial conditions

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has topped the table for the largest expansion of its investor mortgage books over the last year, according to the latest stats from APRA.

Australian house prices surged by 8.6 per cent in 2025, but December data suggests that the boom may be losing steam.

Renown Lending has almost doubled its funding pool and expanded its nationwide operations to address gaps in the traditional lending market.

Judo Bank grew its loan book to more than $13 billion by the end of the December quarter, keeping the SME-focused lender on track to meet targets.

As 2026 gets underway, we spoke to lenders about the key trends shaping the coming year and where brokers can find opportunities across the commercial lending market. Here’s what they ...

As 2026 begins, housing conditions remain stable on the surface, but uneven beneath.

As 2026 begins, brokers are facing what looks to be an exciting and demanding period ahead. We find out what they expect to see this year.

From multiple RBA rate cuts and major lender policy shifts to government-backed schemes supporting first home buyers and investors, we review the stories that got you clicking in 2025.

The Broker Daily podcasts this year have demonstrated what a massive year it has been for lending, with falling rates, record broker market share, and AI all benefiting the broking industry

The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 list has been released, showcasing which Australian suburbs are expected to outperform in 2026.

Three cash rate cuts in 2025 have failed to ease the nation’s biggest financial stress, with housing costs once again topping the list of concerns heading into 2026.