3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (162+ words) We're experienced in non-standard lending, so brokers come to us when the scenario needs judgement, not just a checklist. That experience shows up in how we assess risk, how we communicate throughout the process, and how we support brokers to…...

1+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (320+ words) With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it's crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings. We find out what members of the broking industry…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (972+ words) Broker-led mortgage growth has accelerated at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) even as the major maps out a renewed proprietary push. ANZ has reported a strong first-half financial year 2026 mortgage result, which leans more heavily on brokers while…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (993+ words) Brokers have revealed the types of loans they are increasingly opting not to write, as more step away from highly leveraged, time-consuming deals. Brokers have detailed the types of loans they are increasingly choosing not to write, underscoring a growing…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (929+ words) A major bank's move to offer retention payments and rate discounts to stop borrowers from switching lenders has inflamed broker frustration and trust concerns. Brokers have raised concerns that retention tactics could distort competition and result in hours of unpaid…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (743+ words) Broker-originated mortgages and surging home loan balances have powered a half-year uplift for Great Southern Bank. Great Southern Bank (GSB) " one of Australia's largest customer-owned banks " has reported strong first-half financial year 2026 results off the back of a broker-driven mortgage…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (866+ words) A new national survey has revealed borrowers are turning to brokers for market experience and time'saving convenience, but are also looking more closely at advice quality and costs. Fresh research from the Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA) and Core…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (728+ words) A 24 per cent increase in submission volumes and a 14 per cent bump in settlement volumes at Mortgage Choice have contributed to REA's 1 H26 results. Digital property business Real Estate Australia Group (REA Group) has released its results for the first half…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (357+ words) Cath Ryan, former general manager of Viking Commercial Aggregation, has been appointed to lead the non-bank's sales and strategic partnerships team. Specialist non-bank lender Better Choice Home Loans (Better Choice), part of the BNK Banking Group, has named Ryan, a…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (995+ words) The broking industry has questioned whether changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme will actually address long-term affordability issues for first home buyers. Ahead of its expansion on Wednesday (1 October), mortgage brokers have been weighing in on the impending changes to…...