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Submissions have officially opened for the Better Business Awards 2027, Australia’s premier state-based program recognising excellence across the mortgage and finance broking industry.

Dr Harley Dale, a respected housing economist and a prominent voice in national economic policy, has passed away after a long period of illness.

Perks has appointed a senior commercial banking executive to lead its finance brokerage business.

Macquarie Bank has come out on top among the lenders for broker usage, as well as having the quickest turnaround times and best overall broker experience.

Non-bank lender Thinktank has hit two milestones simultaneously: 20 years of operation and $10 billion in assets under management.

LJ Hooker Home Loans has added private credit lender Solomons Capital to its lender panel, giving its broker network access to short-term, property-backed private finance.

CRM platform Salestrekker has launched a new AI-powered tool designed to audit loan files in real time at the point of lodgement.

People First Bank has launched a new digital banking platform as it continues integrating the technology systems inherited from the 2023 merger of Heritage Bank and People’s Choice.

A new artificial-intelligence pricing tool has been developed for brokers that reportedly reduces the time taken to price a loan to minutes.

The group has launched a new multi-agent AI platform, with the technology designed to speed up customer settlements and improve broker productivity.

FST Media has marked a major new chapter in its growth, bringing together three significant milestones in a single day as it expands its commitment to Australia’s banking sector.

There’s been a variety of movement in lending appetites and eligibility requirements this week, as well as the launch of a new white label product. Here’s what you need to know.

Further arrests have been made surrounding an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud and money laundering syndicate under the NSW Police’s Strike Force Myddleton.

A Cotality report has found that high-end homes are bearing the brunt of the housing downturn, with values in Sydney and Melbourne falling more than 10 per cent from their peaks.

An ex-Ubank executive has joined SME lender Prospa as its new chief operating officer.