NEWS

La Trobe Financial lands its largest-ever RMBS

Strong international interest continues to pour into Australia’s residential mortgage-backed securities market

Mark Bouris gives rates an uppercut in Sydney CBD

Yellow Brick road founder saves a few swings for government policy, too

Mortgage arrears hold flat despite rising unemployment: Experian

Experian data shows new home loan demand fell 13% in July

Price falls could push some first-home buyers toward negative equity

Average earner could lose $10,700 more borrowing power, Canstar estimates

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Assetline becomes AltX Lending under major rebranding exercise

Specialist lender folds in bridging finance brand as brokers get a single entry point to the AltX Financial Group

Alternative Lending

Second non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme panel

Brokers now have another low-deposit option for first home buyers

TV

Bigger brokerages chase growth without losing clients

Liberty on helping brokers navigate complex lending scenarios

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MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

‘Perfect storm’ as house prices set to march 15% lower

Brokers should brace for deeper property slump as Sydney already double-digits lower from peak

‘Perfect storm’ as house prices set to march 15% lower

Brokers should brace for deeper property slump as Sydney already double-digits lower from peak

Remaking, not replacing, the broker

Broking is emerging as an AI-proof profession for one simple reason: trust matters

Technology

AI tools may make women sound less sophisticated at work

A new study raises questions about how AI-generated writing could shape perceptions of professionalism and competence

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