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3 days ago · From rate changes to lender shakeups, the mortgage broker industry is constantly changing. Get the latest updates here

1 day ago · In November, Australian businesses faced a daunting increase in financial pressures, with insolvencies climbing to 70% above the historical average. This surge in financial instability highlights the growing need for strategic debt management, particularly for …

1 day ago · December witnessed a modest uptick in business conditions, with the headline business conditions index climbing to +6, a slight improvement from November's +3 but still lower than earlier in the year. Westpac analysts Mantas Vanagas and Ryan Wells (pictured above, left and centre) noted that despite ...

Market players continue to weigh in on what the year ahead will look like in Australia's housing market. With so many different variables – rate cuts, inflation, rising housing prices, a housing shortage, an election year and continued geopolitical tensions abroad — comes uncertainty, and differing opinions.

In Herron Todd White’s Month in Review for December 2024, Kevin Brogan (pictured above), national director, reflects on the energetic start to the residential property market post-summer. With mortgage security valuation volumes increasing by approximately 20% in …

With $115 billion in loan applications year-to-date and a record $13 billion in October alone, Haron emphasises the importance of brokers carrying forward lessons from a complex lending environment.

The significant increase – up 4.5% compared to Q1 2023 and a substantial 22% jump from Q1 2020 – underscores the value proposition brokers offer borrowers.

Outlook for housing. Looking ahead, housing prices are forecast to rise by 7.3% in 2024, with the pace of growth slowing to 5.5% in 2025. However, regional differences will continue to be a factor, with cities like Perth and Adelaide expected to see stronger growth than Melbourne and Hobart.

Sep 19, 2024 · Now in its fourth year, Australian Broker’s annual Fast Brokerages 2024 report has recognised 71 top-performing mortgage brokerages, with 45 from that list earning the title of Fast Starters for being in business for three years or less and exceeding expectations.