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Why mortgage brokers are paying for First Guardian

Brokers had no part in the collapse of the $600m fund. A compensation levy will still send them a bill more than 11 times last year's

Australians split on falling house prices as mortgage holders worry

Some 68% back lower prices, yet 75% of mortgage holders fear further falls

Two in three would back party reversing property tax changes: survey

One in five younger voters would decide on the tax pledge alone

Co-living could nearly triple by 2030 as offshore capital moves in

Savills maps 4,700 units now, with Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth next

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Unlock the green lending opportunity with Gateway Bank

Unlock the green lending opportunity with Gateway Bank

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Alternative Lending

Second non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme panel

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

Alternative Lending

Complex deals made simple? It’s not rocket science

Aaron Taylor, head of sales strategy and performance at Bluestone, on turning complex borrower profiles into straightforward deals

TV

Bigger brokerages chase growth without losing clients

Liberty on helping brokers navigate complex lending scenarios

MPA POD

What Gerald Foley learned building nMB over 25 years

As MPA and nMB both mark 25 years, industry veteran reflects on a defining era for Australian mortgage broking

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

Remaking, not replacing, the broker

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

Remaking, not replacing, the broker

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

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

Business Growth

Focus Finance hires Westpac veteran to drive expansion

Award-winning brokerage led by back-to-back Broker of the Year Katie Thomas eyes national growth

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