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Brokers on lookout as scam activity ramps up
26 August 2026

Brokers and banks have flagged the growing risks of scams in the mortgage sector, as Scam Week puts a spotlight on the threat facing the industry.

Rate Money names leader for new development program
26 August 2026

Non-bank lender Rate Money has brought in a national sales performance manager to head up its new development program.

Turia Pitt to keynote Women in Finance Summit 2026
25 August 2026

The Women in Finance Summit is returning in November 2026 with a refreshed focus on deliberate, high-value networking and practical career growth strategies.

Liberty reports record FY26 result
25 August 2026

The non-bank lending group hit a record $6.11 billion in full-year loan originations for the financial year 2026, with growth across residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, motor ...

Bendigo’s business book surges despite sluggish residential result
25 August 2026

Bendigo Bank’s commercial lending book has continued to expand, with business and agribusiness lending both recording growth over the financial year 2026, even as residential lending slipped

Market conditions spark upsizer surge
25 August 2026

Changing conditions in the residential property market have prompted a surge in inquiry from owner-occupiers looking to upgrade their homes, a brokerage has reported.

BiiGGA expands BDM team across 2 extra states
25 August 2026

Working capital lender BiiGGA has expanded its broker-facing team with two new business development managers, as the lender looks to strengthen its presence across Queensland and South ...

Business loan demand booms as asset finance falters
24 August 2026

National business loan demand rebounded in July, while asset finance demand dropped, a new Equifax report has found.

No love lost as broker confirms tennis match with Albanese
24 August 2026

A tennis match between a broker campaigning against the government’s tax reforms and the Prime Minister has been confirmed.

Solomons Capital joins Money Quest lender panel
24 August 2026

Solomons Capital has joined the Money Quest Group lender panel, giving its brokers access to short-term private credit for transactions.

Younger buyers go big on deposits despite affordability pressures
21 August 2026

Younger Australians are entering the property market with larger deposits than previous generations, despite elevated house prices and ongoing cost-of-living pressures, new research has ...

Acquisition deal strengthens brokerage’s commercial capability
21 August 2026

Melbourne-based Acceptance Finance has completed the acquisition of a brokerage as it seeks to expand into commercial finance.

‘Widow tax’ bill passes Parliament
21 August 2026

The tax reform bill that makes the asset write-off permanent and closes the ‘widow tax’ loophole has finally passed both houses, after months of debate.

The policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 14–21 August
21 August 2026

Lenders have been pushing out new products and tweaking policy to keep their offerings competitive. Here’s all the changes you need to know about.

The good, bad, and ugly of non-banks in open banking
20 August 2026

After the first month of non-banks having been in the open banking system, the first tranche of data reveals a telling picture.