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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 ...

Australian business confidence may be slipping into negative territory, but demand for credit is telling a different story, with many small and medium-sized enterprises quietly preparing for ...

Australian fintech LoanOptions.ai has expanded its footprint into New Zealand after partnering with aggregator Link Financial Group, providing advisers with access to its AI-powered mortgage ...

LMG has expanded its lending panel with the addition of private credit provider GCI Funds.

The Western Australian government has expanded its stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan and under-construction homes as part of a broader effort to address the state’s ongoing ...

As fraud concerns grow across the broking industry, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in seven Australians has experienced personal fraud.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way consumers search for information, digital marketing expert Russ Easther says brokers need to understand how AI platforms are influencing lead ...

Female business owners say they face inconsistent treatment when seeking finance, including questions about partners or children, assumptions about earnings, and penalties related to time ...

Commercial brokers expect strong borrowing demand from Australia’s healthcare, financial, and professional services sectors in the coming months, while outlooks for trade-related industries ...

Mortgage Choice’s white label loan suite has surpassed $3 billion in lending, marking a new milestone for the broker network’s white label offering.