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The 5 per cent Deposit Scheme has helped more than 100,000 first home buyers get into the market, but with borrowing power taking a hit, is buying now really getting any easier?

With another rate rise adding to the pressure on Australian businesses, the challenges facing business owners go well beyond the cost of borrowing. From rising costs and regulatory changes ...

With further rate rises on the horizon and borrower confidence under pressure, brokers are facing a changing market. For some, that means softer demand and tougher conditions, but for those ...

With another RBA rate rise looming, borrowers are facing mounting pressure on their borrowing power, mortgage repayments and confidence in the property market.

Agribusiness is changing, and so are its financing needs. From machinery and technology to seasonal cash flow and the businesses operating beyond the farm gate, regional lending presents a ...

Building a thriving brokerage business is about far more than securing a rate. It takes real adaptability, team structure, and an authentic presence to weather shifting markets.

AI is moving further into the lending process, but what does that mean for the broker?

Private credit has grown into a broader part of the lending market, giving brokers another option for deals that may not fit traditional lenders.

Marketing is everywhere, but for brokers, being visible doesn’t necessarily mean being memorable.

AI is becoming a fundamental part of the broking toolkit, but as technology takes on more of the process, questions around trust, accuracy, and human judgement are becoming harder to ignore

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 ...