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Crypto-backed home loans launching in Australia
17 July 2025

Australia’s first crypto-backed home loan is launching after emerging victorious in a court case with ASIC.

Australia’s top AI talent set to shine: Australian AI Awards returns for 2025
17 July 2025

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2025 – submit now to be recognised for excellence.

The pie’s not getting bigger, so how do you get a bigger slice?
17 July 2025

There was a time when finance brokers were united by a common goal: taking business from the banks. It felt like everyone was on the same team, carving out their share from a seemingly ...

Brokers want a regulatory standard for clawbacks
16 July 2025

Lender clawback policy can vary widely depending on the institution. Some have harsh conditions, while others have no clawbacks at all. Some brokers believe blanket regulation could benefit ...

3 convicted in ‘interest free’ mortgage scam
16 July 2025

Three people face up to 15 years’ imprisonment after the jury found them guilty of dishonesty offences.

Interest rate hold hurts consumer confidence
16 July 2025

The RBA’s shock cash rate hold has resulted in a drop in consumer confidence. Relief is expected to lift results later in 2025.

Inflated construction costs kept RBA from cutting rates
16 July 2025

The cost of building new homes increased over the June quarter. This factored into the decision to hold rates and could stall housing target process.

Treasury unintentionally admits housing target won’t be met without raising taxes
15 July 2025

A blunder from the Treasury has resulted in information around the 1.2 million housing target and federal budget shortfalls landing in the hands of ABC News journalists.

Franchisees drive 36% growth in settlements at Resolve Finance
15 July 2025

A revamped franchise model focus is helping drive growth at the brokerage.

Brisbane population boom pushes median property value to $1m
15 July 2025

Strong population growth has pushed Brisbane’s median housing value to $1 million. Experts warn that the market’s price growth could face slowdowns due to affordability challenges.

LMG to purchase The Brokers’ Bible
15 July 2025

The aggregator has announced plans to acquire the fintech to help brokers access policy information faster and easier.

Major banks dominating LMI loan market
14 July 2025

The portion of loans requiring lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is around three times higher at the majors than it is at non-banks.

Lender appetite for SME loans surges
14 July 2025

Shifting sentiment from lenders has resulted in a surge in the number of commercial finance settlements.

Midkey offers first-of-its-kind no monthly payment loan
14 July 2025

An innovative approach to lending has helped fill a gap in the market. While not for everyone, it can be a lifeline for the right type of borrower.

Connective launches white label reverse mortgage
14 July 2025

The aggregator adds to the recent expansion of its white label portfolio with the launch of Connective Reverse.