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Housing affordability has hit a new low, with research finding that a median-income household was able to afford just 12 per cent of homes sold across Australia in the financial year 2026.

In this episode of Finance Specialist, Julian Barnes and Accendo Finance’s Trent Carter unpack what’s happening inside Australian businesses, from resilient revenue targets and shifting ...

Leaving a major bank after a 17-year career is one thing. Starting again as a broker is another.

A softer market can leave brokers with fewer leads and more time on their hands, but what should they actually do with it?

Specialist lending is no longer just about credit-impaired borrowers. As borrower circumstances become more complex, understanding the details can be the difference between a deal falling ...

Borrowers are switching lenders in droves, but getting a better rate is just part of the picture.

With broker market share reaching 81.6 per cent, the residential channel continues to hit new highs. But as the market softens, where does the next opportunity lie?

A strong personal brand can help a broker build trust, but what happens when the business needs to grow beyond the person at the centre of it?

Working capital is becoming increasingly important for SMEs. This week’s Spotlight explores how changing cash flow pressures are reshaping the funding needs of businesses and the opportunity ...

With the latest inflation reading and new bank forecasts, the property market is facing a fresh dose of uncertainty, but not every borrower is hitting the brakes.

Cash flow can be the difference between a business that is growing and one that is simply trying to stay afloat.

For many brokers, bigger is better. But Leigh Morris, founder of SFP Financial, has deliberately chosen a different path.

Your existing client book could hold more opportunity than you think. This week’s Spotlight explores how brokers can uncover SME funding needs, deepen client relationships, and turn existing ...

Scammers are getting smarter, with AI making it easier to scale sophisticated attacks and exploit the trust sitting around property transactions.

Julian Barnes takes the reins as the new host of Finance Specialist, joining Trent Carter to take stock of a year that has already shifted the commercial finance landscape.