Mortgage Professional Australia

Brokers at their best when the going gets tough

2026-04-02T06:11:05Z

Recludo CEO Tim Brown reckons hard times breed opportunity

RMBS spreads widening as Middle East conflict rages on

2026-04-02T05:08:55Z

Investors demanding risk premium on residential mortgages as macro conditions sour

What would stagflation mean for Australia’s mortgage market?

2026-04-02T03:20:32Z

US-Iran war threatens once-in-a-blue-moon economic phenomenon, but panic mode not here yet

Are brokers prepared for the AI revolution?

2026-04-01T21:42:02Z

The risks are immense, but here’s how you can tackle AI challenges head on

ANZ lifts fixed mortgage rates again, pushing all options above 6%

2026-04-01T21:40:31Z

Lender’s cheapest fix rises to 6.34%; Westpac still offers the lowest rates among majors

Dwelling approvals jump in February on surge in unit projects

2026-04-01T21:39:54Z

Approvals still trail housing targets, industry body warns

Commercial property market unfazed by higher rates, report finds

2026-04-01T21:38:56Z

Retail supported by consumer spending; newer office stock attracts tenants

Mortgage Choice adds AI policy search to broker platform

2026-04-01T21:37:18Z

New feature aims to cut lender policy research time for brokers

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

2026-04-01T15:18:49Z

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

One-touch mastery delivers 91% growth for leading regional broker

2026-04-01T05:15:25Z

CBA, ING, Macquarie Bank see exceptional growth in investor property loan book

2026-03-31T23:10:52Z

Surge in investor lending demand continues to reshape mortgage industry

Reverse mortgages: An untapped $600bn resource not fully understood by brokers

2026-03-31T22:00:17Z

New research suggests barely 1% of reverse mortgage market currently being utilised

Private sector credit growth picks up in February

2026-03-31T21:25:53Z

Housing credit growth remains steady, but Westpac flags rising risks from March

Wage hike could worsen housing supply shortfall: HIA

2026-03-31T21:24:19Z

Small builders cannot absorb larger wage increases, industry warns

National dwelling values up 0.7% in March

2026-03-31T21:23:18Z

Perth and mid-sized cities continue to rise; Sydney and Melbourne edge lower

Queensland house and unit prices rise as listings thin, building lags

2026-03-31T19:20:51Z

REIQ data show double-digit annual growth across many areas, with supply constraints still the central issue

5% Deposit Scheme hits new milestone – but critics aren’t backing down

2026-03-31T00:26:43Z

Teachers, nurses, emergency service workers among scheme benefactors, but are they biting off more than they can chew?

Bankwest wants 11% of the broker market - here's how it aims to get there

2026-03-30T22:37:48Z

Head of broker Ian Rakhit discusses ambitious growth targets at non-major bank

Australian consumers swap providers as financial stress hits decade high

2026-03-30T21:42:51Z

Households under strain are adapting by trading down and switching services, rather than slashing spending

Scam losses rise to $2.18bn despite steadier reporting

2026-03-30T21:42:06Z

Investment and payment redirection scams drive the largest losses

LMG picks AutoGrab for automotive data and valuations

2026-03-30T21:39:38Z

Deal adds VIN, registration and PPSR checks to brokers’ asset finance workflow

Sunshine Coast continues to draw city leavers

2026-03-30T21:36:20Z

Regional movers push further north

Westpac drops rate bombshell as energy shock slams mortgage holders

2026-03-30T04:42:41Z

No rate cuts until 2028, warns Big Four bank

Top broker’s client-first philosophy is plain as Black and White

2026-03-30T03:58:34Z

MA Money expands broker team, announces new head of partnerships and market

2026-03-30T02:41:47Z

Expansion follows record RMBS issue, substantial 2025 volume growth

Master Builders Australia warns housing target slipping away

2026-03-29T22:01:00Z

Experts say upcoming budget will be critical for housing

Bankwest reflects on broking industry growth at annual awards celebrations

2026-03-28T01:44:03Z

Bankwest Broker of the Year, Hall of Fame winners announced

Investor lending holds firm despite uncertain outlook

2026-03-28T01:37:29Z

Nearly all investor sales yielding gains across Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, but gains harder to sustain going forward

Connective Lending hits record $6bn in settlements

2026-03-28T01:31:34Z

New partnerships underpin white-label growth

Mortgage costs climb as CBA, NAB, ANZ officially pass through RBA rate hike

2026-03-27T02:35:32Z

Westpac, Macquarie Bank holding off until next week

Commonwealth Bank downgrades outlook on Australian economy as Middle East conflict rages

2026-03-27T00:03:26Z

But strong mortgage buffers will shield households from worst economic shocks

One in four mortgage holders now ‘at risk’ of stress as rates rise

2026-03-26T21:42:23Z

Study suggests the share could climb above 30% by May

Business confidence hits lowest point since late-2024

2026-03-26T21:41:14Z

Conditions remain positive despite weaker sentiment, NAB survey finds

Chifley shifts from private lending to broking

2026-03-26T21:40:02Z

Firm positions itself as a commercial finance broker amid higher rates and stricter assessments

Auction listings jump ahead of Easter

2026-03-26T21:38:58Z

Melbourne and Sydney are set for their busiest week in years

Mortgage markets at mercy of Middle East conflict as CBA, Macquarie, ING lock in higher fixes

2026-03-26T05:16:58Z

Oil price shocks, hawkish RBA forecasts causing market-wide mortgage repricing

BDM in the Spotlight: Samuel Flood, Thinktank

2026-03-26T02:20:03Z

‘You can be an outstanding mortgage professional and a volcano of jocular energy at the same time, but people need to feel enabled to be that’