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Darwin surges as Australia’s market value soars towards $12tn
15 October 2025

The national residential property market has been valued near $12 trillion, driven by lower borrowing costs, tight supply, and strong investment activity, with Darwin leading the growth.

Hidden mortgage trap: 57% of Aussies never check if their offset is linked
14 October 2025

New research has revealed that more than half of Australian mortgage holders have never checked whether their offset account is correctly linked to their home loan, risking massive interest ...

Finance Specialist: How AI is transforming broker marketing
14 October 2025

AI is revolutionising Australia’s mortgage broking industry, giving brokers a secret edge to win clients, save time, and outpace the competition.

Prospa expands Business Loan Plus to $1m for small businesses
14 October 2025

Australian fintech Prospa has expanded its Business Loan Plus, allowing brokers and their clients to access up to $1 million in funding.

Brokers urged to act as banks improve lending flexibility
13 October 2025

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, hosts Alex Whitlock and Eva Loisance unpack how shifting bank policies and market momentum are reshaping opportunities for brokers and borrowers ...

Macquarie outpaces 3 of the big 4 as residential lending hits $2.17tn
13 October 2025

Macquarie Bank has outgrown three of Australia’s four major banks in August, highlighting the rising influence of mid-tier lenders in the residential mortgage market, according to Agile ...

Mid-tier lenders challenge majors as residential lending hits $2.17tn
13 October 2025

Macquarie Bank has outgrown three of Australia’s four major banks in August, highlighting the rising influence of mid-tier lenders in the residential mortgage market, according to Agile ...

Market share hits record 77.6% as Aussies flock to brokers
13 October 2025

The mortgage broker sector has reached a new high, with 77.6 per cent of new residential lending now flowing through brokers, according to the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia ...

AFG takes 40% stake in Network Finance
10 October 2025

ASX-listed Australian Finance Group (AFG) has acquired a 40 per cent stake in asset finance brokerage Network Finance.

50 years on: How far have we really come in equal access to home loans?
10 October 2025

Fifty years ago, the idea of a woman buying a home on her own was almost unthinkable. Until the mid-1970s, lenders routinely required a husband or father to co-sign a mortgage – assuming a ...