4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (972+ words) From typewriters and car phones to a fully digital, broker-only model, Bankwest's broking story runs deeper than most LONG BEFORE broker-first was a marketing line any bank could claim, Marco Meloni was delivering commission cheques to brokers in person, because…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (498+ words) Broker in Focus: Katherine Stagg, of Stagg Mortgage Services, moved from banking into advice to help people through one of the biggest decisions of their lives In this week's edition, Mortgage Introducer is featuring Katherine Stagg (pictured top), founder and…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (491+ words) Asking prices in northern commuter towns are rising at more than twice the rate seen in cities themselves New analysis from Rightmove has identified the commuter locations recording the fastest asking price growth around six of Britain's largest cities: London,…...

8+ hour, 43+ min ago   (273+ words) Government urged to ensure Digital ID reduces identity check duplication rather than adding another step to the home loan process The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has submitted its response to the statutory review of the Digital ID…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (824+ words) Former bank executive on why he made the switch to mortgage broking In this profile, he also shares his views on Best Interests Duty, the growing complexity facing brokers and their clients, and why he believes education — not just advice…...

8+ hour, 44+ min ago   (419+ words) Banking giant partners with National AI Centre to close SME AI skills gap Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are demanding practical AI training rather than broad promises about the technology's potential, according to new NAB research that has prompted…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1041+ words) Advisers are seeking more help to manage compliance, unlock growth and diversify their services as a quieter lending market accelerates the shift towards more scalable, technology-enabled businesses The conversation across adviser networks is changing. While advisers still want support generating…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (214+ words) New research shows growth in homeowners using short-term finance to break property chains The value of new regulated bridging loans taken out by UK homeowners rose to £1.83 billion in the year to 31 March 2026, up from £1.75 billion in the prior 12-month…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (495+ words) June retail data beat forecasts, but July's early read puts the brakes on Canadian retail sales extended their winning streak in June, rising 0.6% to $74.3 billion as consumer spending held up across most of the economy. However, a preliminary estimate from…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (737+ words) SimplyPMG's Ospina explains why today's rates may be closer to normal than anyone admits While almost nobody in the mortgage industry expects interest rates to plummet to lows seen during the pandemic, most forecasts coming into 2026 were offering some optimism…...