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Brokers have had their say on Macquarie Bank’s move to pause new lending to trusts and companies, with one describing the move as a “pushback against loophole-driven lending”.

The appointments come as the firm sharpens its focus on construction lending – its largest loan category.

Remara Money’s lending portfolio includes residential mortgages, commercial loans, and bridging loans.

From tomorrow, the lender will not accept new home loan applications where the borrower is a trust or company.

In this episode of Broker Daily, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Jason Back break down the mindset, systems, and strategies brokers need to avoid burnout and sustain success.

The low-deposit lender HomeStart has expanded eligibility for its Advantage Loan, widening access for South Australians on low-to-moderate incomes.

The mortgage broking industry in Australia is evolving rapidly, offering brokers new opportunities to scale, adapt, and capture investor confidence.

Consumers who believe they are receiving worse interest rates than the market are up to six times more likely to switch providers, according to Agile Market Intelligence research.

RAMS did not have effective controls in place following internal findings of possible misconduct, the court said.

The Western Australian government has launched a new build-to-rent scheme aimed at boosting large-scale developments and increasing rental supply.