2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (788+ words) Tiny-home demand is rising in tandem with housing stress, but brokers have revealed that clashing credit policies and security rules are keeping the market on the fringes. Two specialist asset brokers have said that a growing wave of tiny-home inquiries…...

2+ day, 13+ 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+ week, 1+ day ago  (928+ words) Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital'first proprietary mortgage push. Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has reported a sharp H1 financial year 2026 contraction in its mortgage book as the regional lender overhauls its digital…...

1+ week, 2+ day 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+ week, 2+ day ago  (560+ words) Quarterly applications and originations have jumped at Pepper Money, as the lender flags volatile conditions and rising borrower strain. Non-bank lender Pepper Money has posted strong growth across its mortgage, commercial, and asset finance portfolios in the March 2026 quarter, yet…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (888+ words) First'time buyers made a sharp comeback in late2025, yet economists have warned that larger loans could put fresh pressures on borrowers. First home buyer (FHB) activity rose strongly in the Decemberquarterof 2025, with new Australian Bureauof Statistics (ABS) data released on Wednesday…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (645+ words) More than a third of consumers are planning to purchase an investment property in the next three years, according to new research. New research from non-major bank Great Southern Bank (GSB) has found that 38 per cent of Australians are considering…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (897+ words) Rapid rate hikes are rendering home loan pre-approvals unreliable, brokers have warned, leaving more buyers exposed at auction. Brokers have reported that an increasing number of borrowers are discovering their pre-approval limits no longer stack up once lenders reassess applications…...

1+ week, 4+ day 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…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (826+ words) Brokers have outlined how AI should reshape workflows, standards, and client care without replacing humans. Australia's mortgage industry is being pushed to rethink how it uses and competes with artificial intelligence, with brokers urging the sector to lift professional standards…...