Lender

Can brokers keep up with the next-gen digital investor?
21 July 2025

The Australian mortgage and property market is shifting rapidly and brokers are at the centre of it all.

FSU commences legal action against CBA for alleged EA breaches
18 July 2025

The Finance Sector Union (FSU) has alleged that CBA has been making domestic redundancies and replacing them with roles at its Indian subsidiary, breaching its enterprise agreement (EA).

Business Accelerator: Why brokers must lead with trust in a digital world
17 July 2025

Customers can distinguish between genuine human interactions and automated responses. Authenticity matters. Without trust, they will seek alternatives.

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.

Finance Specialist: Plan for the worst, hope for the best
15 July 2025

In this episode of Finance Specialist, Trent Carter and Jack Campbell discuss the importance of prudent financial planning in an uncertain economic climate, balancing optimism with ...

Will brokers end up charging a fee for specialised lending?
14 July 2025

The landscape of the modern borrower is extremely diverse. With so many niche areas of operation, there is the potential for a shake-up in broker pay structures.

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.

Banks dropping term deposit rates leaving returns ‘negligible’
11 July 2025

Bank term deposit rates are steadily declining, leaving cash investors worse off. This is reportedly leaving the rate of return “negligible”.