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Business Accelerator: Top-down or bottom-up – Where does broker innovation come from?
11 June 2026

Innovation has become one of the most talked-about topics in broking, but what does it actually look like in practice? Is it AI, automation, and new technology, or can innovation also be ...

Banks ramp up construction lending
10 June 2026

Appetite for construction lending is building among major banks, while presale requirements have fallen to record lows, according to a new lender survey from Stamford Capital.

VIDEO PODCAST: The AI experiment happening inside every brokerage
9 June 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend for brokers – it’s already being tested in real businesses, on real clients, and in real workflows.

How lenders are changing the game through platform innovations
9 June 2026

As competition across the sector heats up, how are lenders innovating to differentiate themselves?

Perth’s property boom slows, but brokers say fundamentals remain strong
9 June 2026

While Perth’s price growth may be showing signs of slowing, brokers have said that strong supply and demand fundamentals continue to underpin the market’s strength.

HIA urges Senate to broaden housing tax exemptions
9 June 2026

The Housing Industry Association has urged the Senate to amend the government’s proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, saying that a series of carve-outs are needed to ...

Firstmac prices $2bn RMBS deal
9 June 2026

Non-bank lender Firstmac has completed a $2 billion residential mortgage-backed securities issue, which it says is the largest Australian transaction since the outbreak of the Iran war.

Macquarie’s loan book growth eclipses big 4 rivals
8 June 2026

While the major banks continue to dominate Australia’s housing lending market, the latest APRA data shows Macquarie outperforming its larger rivals on growth.

Majors dominate commercial broker flows, but non-banks win service war
5 June 2026

While the major banks continue to dominate broker flows across commercial lending, mid-tier and non-bank lenders are outperforming on turnaround times and broker satisfaction.

Business Accelerator: David v Goliath – Can small brokerages beat the giants?
4 June 2026

As the broking industry continues its push towards bigger teams, greater scale, and increased automation, can smaller brokerages still compete?