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Mortgage brokerage brand Aussie has launched a new program aimed to support broker progression into ownership and multi-site operation.

Housing supply in Perth has fallen to record lows, despite demand surging.

Non-bank lender Rapid Loans has announced two senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its risk and compliance capability.

New data has indicated that borrowing activity among Australian small businesses eased toward the end of the calendar year, as uncertainty around inflation and interest rates continued to ...

Brokers are adjusting after another major bank tightened its approach to mortgage lending for companies and trust structures.

Hopes of interest rate cuts have been all but extinguished after Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Andrew Hauser warned that the chances of near-term easing remain “very low”.

The risk of mortgage stress among Australian borrowers is at its lowest level since January 2023, but analysts have warned that this won’t last should interest rates increase.

Broker-originated lending has surged at non-bank lender Sucasa, transforming brokers from a minority distribution channel into the source of most new settlements in less than a year.

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Mortgage brokers must shift from observing technological trends to fully integrating automation into their daily operations to survive in 2026, say industry commentators.

Lower-priced homes are outperforming higher-value properties as a result of the government’s expanded 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

With investor activity rising to its highest share in almost a decade, non-bank lender Bluestone is outlining how brokers can add value to this growing cohort.

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.