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While recent reports of large-scale fraud have raised concerns about a surge in misconduct, aggregator Connective says its data tells a different story.

CAFBA and NEFA have signed a new memorandum of understanding to strengthen international collaboration across the commercial and equipment finance sectors.

Inflation and rising costs are the primary factors impacting Australian SMEs, with nearly half identifying them as the biggest barriers to growth.

Western Australia has emerged as the epicentre of the country’s bridging finance surge, as a severe supply shortage forces buyers to move faster than ever.

Brokers say refinancing demand is accelerating in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate hike, with borrowers moving early to avoid being squeezed out of the market.

Mortgage brokers are being encouraged to rethink how they communicate value to clients, with industry leaders warning that focusing on price alone risks undermining both client outcomes and ...

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has announced the presidents and deputy presidents of its National Forums for 2026 following nominations and elections.

Brokers have said that the Senate’s capital gains tax report highlights key issues but falls short of addressing the real drivers of Australia’s housing problems.

Lenders have begun repricing loans following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest cash rate increase, though the speed at which changes are being passed through is diverging across ...

Australian lenders prevented more than $1.5 billion in fraudulent financial applications in 2025, according to new insights from Equifax, even as fraud attempts continue to rise and shift ...

The capital gains tax discount is distorting investment, worsening housing affordability, and increasing inequality, according to a Senate inquiry, with a range of reforms suggested to ...

Electric and hybrid vehicle financing has surged by 20 per cent year on year, although the removal of key tax exemptions could stall momentum.

Mortgage brokers are raising concerns over the growing number of young Australians turning to artificial intelligence and social media for financial guidance, warning that while these tools ...

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.

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 ...