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Brokers drive half of Bank Australia’s Help to Buy applications
28 July 2026

Around half of Bank Australia’s 2,200 Help to Buy applications have come through the broker channel, the bank has revealed.

Wave Money launches new commercial lending product
28 July 2026

Wave Money has expanded its commercial lending offering with the launch of a new small-ticket commercial product aimed at business owners and commercial property investors.

La Trobe simplifies SMSF refinance journey
28 July 2026

La Trobe Financial has introduced a streamlined SMSF refinance pathway that removes the need for a traditional serviceability assessment for eligible borrowers.

Teachers Mutual Bank joins Help to Buy scheme
27 July 2026

The mutual banking group has joined the federal government’s shared equity home buying scheme, with its four brands now available to eligible borrowers.

Former trainee acquires brokerage where he began his career
27 July 2026

Fifteen years after joining as a trainee, a broker has acquired the brokerage where he began his career.

Investor split emerges as mortgage demand cools
27 July 2026

Investor and first home buyer demand has driven a decline in mortgage demand since February, according to new data from broker group Loan Market.

How financial pressures are hitting regional businesses harder
27 July 2026

Almost three-quarters of regional small businesses have reported falling profits, with brokers saying many owners are now delaying investment and focusing on keeping their businesses afloat

Top performers recognised at 2026 MFAA National Excellence Awards
24 July 2026

Mortgage and finance brokers, businesses, lenders, and industry partners have been recognised at the 2026 MFAA National Excellence Awards.

AUSTRAC reviewing AML/CTF impact on brokers
24 July 2026

AUSTRAC has acknowledged concerns raised by the Finance Brokers Association of Australia that recent AML/CTF reforms may unintentionally capture commercial asset finance brokers.

Melbourne brokerage joins forces with wealth advisory firm
24 July 2026

Melbourne-based brokerage Acceptance Finance has entered into a strategic partnership with financial advice company Apt Wealth Partners, with the combined group set to manage over $5 billion ...

The latest lender changes at a glance
24 July 2026

Lenders have continued to tweak pricing, policies, and product offerings this week. Here’s a round-up of the key changes brokers should be aware of.

Macquarie CEO to retire after 8 years
23 July 2026

A new CEO will take the helm at Macquarie Group later this year following the retirement of the bank’s long-serving leader.

ING clawback reforms welcome, but ‘model is broken’, say brokers
23 July 2026

Brokers have branded Australia’s clawback model “fundamentally unbalanced”, in a widespread condemnation of the existing framework despite ING’s latest reforms.

Home prices slide into first quarterly fall in 3 years
23 July 2026

Australia’s capital city house and unit prices have recorded their first quarterly decline in more than three years, according to new figures from Domain.

Metro Finance loan book hits $6bn
23 July 2026

Metro Finance has capped off the 2026 financial year by surpassing $6 billion in loan book value, as the non-bank lender continues to expand its presence in Australia’s asset finance market