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Australian Broker is the pioneer and leading online platform for news, insights, and analysis in the mortgage and finance sector in Australia. Catering to professionals in the mortgage and finance fields, Australian Broker offers a real-time web service that helps busy industry experts stay informed with the latest news, innovative opinions, and expert insights that impact their work and the broader industry.

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Regional Australia Bank and Summerland unite amid growing M&A landscape

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 23, 2025 Share Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank are coupling up. In a move reflective of a broader consolidation within the Australian financial sector, the duo have formally agreed to merge their operations. The governing bodies of both member-owned banks have given the green light to the union, setting the stage for the creation of a larger banking entity focused on serving regional communities.
Rate cut looms as unemployment rises amid global jitters

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 23, 2025 Share Rising unemployment rates mixed with persistent global uncertainty is a recipe for the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) next rate cut, some market participants say. All four of Australia's Big Four banks — Westpac, ANZ, National Australia Bank (NAB) and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) — have forecast the central bank will likely ease monetary policy with more rate cuts this year, with some predicting as early as the central bank's May 19-20 meeting.
Broker relationships under scrutiny at Bank of Queensland

3 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 22, 2025 Share Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is doubling down on its efforts to move away from the broker third-party channel, instead focusing on its proprietary network, sparking market chatter among some mortgage brokers about what this means for the future of broking. In the first half of 2025, the regional bank revealed rising profits, including a 6% jump in cash earnings and a 13% rise in statutory net profit, year-over-year.
Bluestone hits the road with national roadshow

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 18, 2025 Share Bluestone Home Loans is hitting the road. The Australian non-bank lender's 2025 Broker Roadshow kicks off May 6, inviting brokers, aspiring brokers, lenders, BDMs and more from around the nation to meet face-to-face, to network, share best practices and stay up-to-date on Australia's fast-growing loan markets.
Bank Australia and Qudos Bank merger approved

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share Bank Australia and Qudos Bank are now official. Members of Bank Australia and Qudos Bank have approved the proposed merger between the two customer-owned banks this week, paving the way for the creation of a larger financial institution. The merger is set to go into effect starting July 1 of this year. "This is a pivotal moment for our bank and sets us up well for our future," said Steve Ferguson, chair of Bank Australia.
Westpac lowers rates as expectations for RBA cuts intensify

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share Westpac is the latest bank to chop percentage points off its interest rate offerings as market anticipation grows for future interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). On Wednesday, Westpac said it was reducing its variable home loan rates for new customers.
Broker spotlight: Birdie Property's Nathan Smith

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Kellie Ell

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share Nathan Smith was all smiles during the 2025 Bankwest Broker of the Year Awards, after his team walked away with the best dressed award. But after nearly two decades in the business, Smith, who is founder and director of Miranda, NSW-based brokerage Birdie Property, clearly has more insights to offer Australia's broker community than fashion advice. Smith has been celebrated as one of Australia's top 30 brokers under 30 two years in a row.
Tariff turmoil begins to hit economic momentum as leading index slows

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share Australia’s near-term economic prospects are beginning to show strain, with the Westpac–Melbourne Institute Leading Index slowing to an annualised growth rate of 0.6% in March, down from 0.9% in February. The index, which forecasts economic activity over a three to nine-month horizon, still signals above-trend momentum—but the latest data marks a clear deceleration.
Rent prices climb in early 2025 as growth regains momentum

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share After a brief slowdown at the end of 2024, rental prices across Australia have picked up pace once again, PropTrack reported. The national median advertised rent climbed by 1.6% during the March 2025 quarter, pushing the weekly figure to $630. This marks a 5% increase compared to the same time last year, equating to an annual rise of around $1,560 for tenants.
Connective bolsters broker toolkit with four new lender partnerships

1 week ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Apr 17, 2025 Share Connective, one of Australia’s largest aggregators, has announced the inclusion of four new lenders—OwnHome, GCI, Aquamore, and Asset Financier—to its growing panel. The move, following a record-breaking year of $104.8 billion in loan settlements by Connective brokers, enhances broker access to a wider range of lending solutions across residential, commercial, and asset finance markets.