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The Rise of “Complex-Prime”: Navigating Record Broker Dominance, SMSF Shifts, and the February DTI Guardrails
As we navigate the final days of January 2026, the Australian mortgage market is entering a pivotal phase marked by new regulatory "guardrails" and a ...
Navigating the “Great Bank Tightening”: Why 2026 is the Year of the Broker
If you’ve tried to secure an investment loan through a major bank branch this month, you may have noticed the door starting to close. As ...
mortgage brokers remain the most trusted experts for Australians seeking property finance
The latest data for the September 2025 quarter confirms that mortgage brokers remain the preferred choice for the vast majority of Australian homebuyers. Record-Breaking Market ...
Market Update: Major Banks Retreat from Trust & Company Lending
The Shift in Complex Lending Australia’s "Big Four" and major lenders are significantly tightening their criteria for mortgages involving trust and company structures. Driven by ...
Brokers are adapting to further changes after another major bank tightened its mortgage lending policies for company and trust-based borrowers
On 8 January, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) joined the other major banks in tightening its mortgage lending rules for home loans taken ...
Expectations of interest rate cuts have faded as eight major banks announce increases to their loan rates.
Borrowers holding out for another rate cut anytime soon may have to reconsider their expectations, as Australia’s banks appear to have already priced in where ...
Monetary Policy Steady Amid Rising Inflation Risks
Board chose to keep the cash rate steady at 3.60 per cent. Inflation has dropped sharply from its 2022 peak, but has shown some renewed ...
Quarterly Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators – December 2025
The Council serves as the primary coordinating group for Australia’s financial regulatory agencies, with its core purpose being to uphold financial system stability and ensure ...
Surprise Towns Aussie Buyers Are Flocking To — Where Demand Is Booming
Title: Surprise Towns Aussie Buyers Are Flocking To — Where Demand Is Booming Description: Buyers are turning their eyes to unexpected towns across Australia as ...
Australia’s Most Mortgage-Stressed Suburbs Revealed — Are You at Risk?
Description: New data shows that mortgage stress is spreading far beyond major cities. Find out which suburbs are under most pressure, what’s causing it, and ...
Struggling with Your Mortgage? Here’s When Walking Away Might Be the Best Move
Description: When mortgage payments become unmanageable and your home is underwater, walking away may be a tough but practical option. Here’s what homeowners need to ...
Buyer Demand Shifts: From Hotspots to Rebounding Markets
Description: Australian housing demand is shifting—from previously overheated markets to rebounding capitals and regions. Explore where buyer interest is surging and what it means for ...
