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Sydney agent avoids jail after stealing $530k in clients’ deposits
21 July 2026

The CEO of a Sydney real estate agency has been sentenced after fraudulently obtaining more than $530,000 in clients’ deposits, using them to fund her own lifestyle and repay home loans.

LongView launches second home equity fund
21 July 2026

Integrated property company LongView has launched the second iteration of its Home Equity Fund, as it seeks to capitalise on new investment pathways into the residential property market.

How brokers triage a client's credit file before resubmitting a home loan
20 July 2026
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A single adverse listing is enough to send an otherwise serviceable home-loan application to decline, and brokers are seeing more of these files as higher rates compress borrowing capacity

Coastal home owners lead reverse mortgage boost
20 July 2026

Regions along NSW’s coast have emerged as leading hotspots for reverse mortgages, claiming four of the five top postcodes for the product’s demand in the state.

Westpac eases investor lending policy
17 July 2026

Westpac has relaxed two key investment lending policies, lowering the minimum deposit required for some borrowers while extending the maximum interest-only term available on eligible loans

Property caps and rules updated under 5% Deposit Scheme
17 July 2026

New property price caps, retained savings requirements, and refinancing rules have come into effect under the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

Business Accelerator: Fortune favours the change – How brokers thrive in an uncertain market
16 July 2026

Change is inevitable, but how brokers respond to it can make all the difference. Whether it’s policy shifts, economic uncertainty, or the rapid pace of technological innovation, the ...

Homesafe rolls out equity release product across regional Victoria
16 July 2026

Homesafe has expanded into regional Victoria, making its equity release product available to home owners across several new markets as demand for retirement funding options grows.

Spotlight: Inside the next wave of broker technology
15 July 2026

What does the future of broking look like? According to the fintechs building the next generation of broker technology, it's faster, smarter, and increasingly focused on giving brokers more ...

Arc Money expands broker push with senior distribution appointment
15 July 2026

Non-bank lender Arc Money has appointed a private lending executive to lead its distribution strategy, as it seeks to deepen its broker footprint across Australia.