VIDEO PODCAST: The problem with rising rates

03 November 2026
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As the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to grapple with rising inflation, questions are being asked about whether the blunt lever is actually doing what it needs to.

Finni mortgage brokers Costa Arvanitopoulos and Eva Loisance reveal why they think rising rates aren’t the solution and how brokers are helping clients through severe borrowing constraints.

Filling in for host Julian Barnes, guest host Liam Garman convenes with the two brokers to discuss the real-world mechanics behind declining serviceability, why borrowers are parking hundreds of thousands of dollars in offset accounts, and whether an industry head count of 24,000 brokers is sustainable.

The conversation also covers key lender policy shifts, including Resimac and Bankwest joining the First Home Guarantee, strategies for identifying non-bank solutions with lower assessment buffers, and the critical role ongoing post-settlement client care plays in preserving loan books.

 
 

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