Australian Broker

05/08/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome ANZ as an official sponsor of Australian Mortgage Awards 2025!

Join us on 17 October 2025 at The Fullerton Sydney Hotel!

More about our sponsors at: https://hubs.la/Q03B5Hzh0

05/08/2025

The ASIC is cracking down on the debt management and credit repair industry, and its underperforming operators.

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The industry 'is a world of dodgy pirates,' says credit repair specialist

05/08/2025

ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirland has ordered three major Australian banks—ANZ, Westpac, and Bendigo Bank—to refund nearly £60 million to approximately 770,000 low-income customers.

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Industry players say payouts won't bring Aussies closer to homeownership

05/08/2025

Tony Macrae, Chief Commercial Officer, Aaron Taylor, Head of Non-Standard Lending, and Richard Chesworth, Head of Specialised Distribution, all from Bluestone Home Loans, unveil their compelling formula for growth, explicitly built with brokers at its core. Their insights detail Bluestone's commitment to simplifying complex lending scenarios, providing robust support, and continuously innovating product offerings to empower broker success in the non-bank sector.

Read the full report to discover how Bluestone Home Loans is fostering stronger partnerships and driving growth for the broker community.

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As the non-bank space heats up, Bluestone is doubling down on broker relationships – by providing innovative solutions, simplifying processes, expanding support and specialising in getting complex deals over the line

04/08/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome AMP as an official sponsor of Australian Mortgage Awards 2025!

Join us on 17 October 2025 at The Fullerton Sydney Hotel!

More about our sponsors at: https://hubs.la/Q03B5G_L0

04/08/2025

Chris Dargavel, Head of Communications, and Cory Bannister, Chief Lending Officer, both from La Trobe Financial, highlight the company's significantly expanded role for brokers and aggregators following a record-breaking first half of 2025. La Trobe Financial has achieved over $10 billion in loan originations, launched new commercial products, and enhanced its national distribution network, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive financial partner.

Discover how La Trobe Financial is aiming to grow its assets under management to $55 billion by 2030 and support the broker community.

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Following a stellar start to the year, La Trobe Financial is unlocking revenue and opportunity for brokers and aggregators alike, through a product capability that is unparalleled in the industry

04/08/2025

Melissa Christy, AMP’s head of lending origination, and Paul Herbert, head of lending and everyday banking distribution at AMP, have announced the launch of a new broker platform designed to streamline the loan application process.

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The platform promises faster performance, fewer redundancies and a seamless user experience

04/08/2025

The "2025 Bank On It" report, produced by the Australian Banking Association (ABA) and Accenture, reveals that digital banking satisfaction among Australians is higher than their international counterparts.

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Australians are more likely to rate apps, websites, and even branches as "very satisfying"

04/08/2025

MSA National, a leading Australian settlement technology and professional services business, is fundamentally reshaping mortgage settlements through its innovative blend of legal expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a profoundly human-centric culture. Sam Makhoul, founder and CEO, alongside Katrina Makhoul, Linda Cooper, and Ayhan Baba, exemplify the company's commitment to efficiency and personalised service, processing over 2,000 settlements daily.

Read the full report to discover how MSA National's unique approach is driving its success and enhancing the mortgage settlement experience across Australia.

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How MSA National is reshaping settlements with technology while elevating the human touch brokers want

01/08/2025

Danny Blair, Ruth Van Eekelen, Justin Kinsey, and Sam Hyman, all from Aussie Home Loans, reveal how their innovative "whole-of-journey" service model is revolutionising the experience for brokers and franchisees. This integrated approach, encompassing property search to settlement, is creating new revenue streams, enhancing customer loyalty, and driving significant business growth for Aussie's network.

Read the full report to discover how this comprehensive strategy and its investment in technology are paying off for brokers.

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Aussie’s whole-of-journey approach is giving franchisees more ways to grow – solving frustrations, tapping into new customer segments, driving cross-selling, and building more sustainable businesses

01/08/2025

The Property Council is warning the federal Coalition against blocking regulations for the government's build-to-rent agenda.

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Wrecking ball policy risks 80,000 rental homes

01/08/2025

Australia's market has reacted to falling inflation with renewed optimism for interest rate cuts. As reported by Kellie Ell, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its June quarterly consumer price index, showing declines in key inflation rates.

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Major banks are predicting an August rate reduction