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ASIC sues business for alleged misleading loan comparisons

The corporate regulator has taken Federal Court action over how consumer inquiries from loan comparison websites were handled.

Senate launches inquiry into bank offset failures, ASIC flaws

A new Senate inquiry will scrutinise offset-account failures and examine whether ASIC is imposing adequate consequences when consumer harm emerg…

AFG Securities prices major RMBS transaction

AFG Securities has returned to the capital markets, extending a funding program backed by broad investor interest.

FST Media accelerates its investment in Australian banking

FST Media has marked a major new chapter in its growth, bringing together three significant milestones in a single day as it expands its commitm…

Broker associations press Senate to improve mortgage market barriers

The MFAA and FBAA have told a Senate inquiry that targeted lending reforms could substantially improve first home buyer access without compromis…

Broker market share continues rising to record highs

The broker channel has tightened its hold on new residential lending, with market share surging to record heights, despite a cooling demand back…

Mortgage Choice bolsters cyber defences and AI strategy

The major brokerage has announced a new suite of tools and a proactive tightening of systems to improve efficiencies and safeguard against the r…

Help to Buy demand set to outstrip annual places

Housing Australia has revealed it is preparing for rising demand and has commenced work to manage the long-term complexities of shared-equity ho…

Mortgage Choice channels over $400k to charities nationwide

Mortgage Choice’s charitable arm has capped another year of broker-backed giving, with a new regional focus ahead.

In Focus: Driving growth for self-employed borrowers and the broker channel

Refinance activity is soaring as property dynamics shift, creating a goldmine of opportunity for brokers who know where to look.

Bendigo’s home loan book slips as broker flows rebound

Bendigo Bank’s mortgage balances fell over the financial year 2026, yet broker-originated lending regained momentum in the second half.

AUSTRAC refers brokers to authorities in mortgage fraud probe

AUSTRAC has referred brokers suspected to be involved in a mortgage fraud scheme to authorities and regulators and has put mortgage networks and…

Viridian mothballs Smartmove brand, relaunches broking business

The financial services group has announced the consolidation of its broking operations under a new national brand.

LNP proposes building code overhaul, slams expanded deposit scheme

The Coalition has proposed a major rewrite of Australia’s building rules while also criticising the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Sche…

Finalists revealed for Australian Broking Awards 2026

More than 250 finalists have been named in The Adviser’s national awards program, the Australian Broking Awards 2026.

Mortgage slump spreads across every state and age group

The mortgage demand slump has now spread across every state and generation, signalling a more entrenched lending slowdown.

Associations warn trust changes will significantly impact brokers

Industry bodies have warned that the federal government’s proposed changes to discretionary trusts could substantially disrupt broking businesse…

LRBA changes to curb supply as ban takes effect

Fresh figures have revealed that the federal government’s changes to residential borrowing through SMSFs could significantly impact supply as th…