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Investor borrowing has reached record highs in the December 2025 quarter.

SMEs are entering 2026 with strong financial performance, but beneath the headline optimism, many are operating with thin cash buffers and rising compliance pressures.

New research has found that financial woes aren’t just breaking the bank but hearts as well.

The appetite for business credit continues to accelerate, with the business lending books of the top 10 banks nearing $1 trillion.

After more than two decades championing the rights of finance brokers, Peter White AM is stepping down as managing director of the FBAA.

The MFAA has described recent industry discussions around ASIC’s best interests duty (BID) review as coming at a “critical time” for brokers, as the regulator continues to review compliance ...

More than a quarter of borrowers are unprepared for rate rises, new data from aggregator Mortgage Choice suggests.

Innovation in broking is often mistaken for technology adoption, but in this week’s Business Accelerator, broker coach Jason Back argues it’s more fundamental than that.

Non-bank lender Bridgit has announced new product enhancements and staff appointments in response to feedback and insights from its brokers.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has grown its business lending loan book across the last financial half year, lending $25 billion in business lending, new funding and drawdowns.

Non-bank lender Bluestone has recorded an uptick in broker activity in the year since its brand refresh.

A growing number of Australians are refinancing their mortgages, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Brokers have been warned that Payday Superannuation reforms could reduce SME borrowing power by as much as 15 per cent.

Australian fintech platform Quickli has launched a new subscription-based tier designed for brokers and mortgage businesses.

With interest rates lifting and the possibility of further increases still on the table, brokers are being urged to rethink their SME strategies amid a tightening economy.