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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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From wine to wealth: How Tom Morison built a career in complex lending

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share Tom Morison (pictured), director and mortgage broker at Amara Mortgage Brokers, has carved out a reputation for expertise in complex lending. But his path into broking began far from spreadsheets and serviceability calculators. An unconventional start to broking Morison’s career didn’t begin in a finance firm or a bank – it began behind a counter at Vintage Cellars in Seaforth while he was studying at university.
Australia's small businesses brace for cost pressures and slower growth

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under growing financial pressure as rising wages, inflation, and weak consumer demand collide. But despite the tough conditions, many are holding firm – backed by resilience, adaptation, and proactive cost strategies. According to new reports from CommBank, ScotPac, and Equifax, the first half of 2025 has tested the limits of small business endurance, with major cost increases looming from July 1.
Aussies leaving the city: Internal migration fuels regional growth

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share Internal migration trends across Australia are reshaping property markets, as more capital city residents opt for life in regional locations. Driven by lifestyle preferences, housing affordability, and the rise of remote and hybrid work, this population shift is impacting growth corridors, infrastructure needs, and long-term planning nationwide, Herron Todd White reported.
CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to outsmart scammers

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share Commonwealth Bank has partnered with Apate.ai, a Sydney-based cyber-intelligence company spun out of Macquarie University’s Cyber Security Hub, to harness real-time AI-powered intelligence in the fight against scams. The initiative comes as Australians lost nearly $119 million to scams in the first four months of 2025, despite a drop in overall reports, according to Scamwatch.
Household wealth rises $137bn as property values climb

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share Australia’s household wealth grew by $137.1 billion in the March quarter, boosted by housing gains – but super balances fell for the first time since 2022. However, these wealth gains have not been evenly distributed. New analysis from The Australia Institute shows that wealth inequality has deepened over the past two decades, largely fuelled by the concentration of investment properties in the hands of the richest 10% of households.
La Trobe Financial lists private credit fund on ASX after $300m IPO success

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

News By Jun 28, 2025 Share La Trobe Financial’s new private credit fund has officially launched on the ASX, with the La Trobe Private Credit Fund (ASX: LF1) going live Friday last week following an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO) that raised the maximum $300 million. The IPO closed on June 13, after attracting bids exceeding the maximum raise target.
Top brokers and lenders honoured at 2025 MFAA Queensland Excellence Awards

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Jun 27, 2025 Share The best in Queensland’s mortgage and finance sector were recognised last night at the 2025 MFAA Queensland State Excellence Awards, hosted at the Sofitel Brisbane Central. The prestigious event honoured 18 winners across a wide range of categories, celebrating excellence in customer service, innovation, business performance, and community impact.
Melbourne leads nation in home demolitions amid push for housing growth

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Jun 27, 2025 Share As Australia grapples with its ambitious home-building target, new ABS data revealed that more than 20,000 dwellings were approved for demolition in the year to March, realestate.com.au reported. Of these, 18,864 were houses, while 1146 were units. Melbourne leads the country with 6075 properties set to face the wrecking ball. Sydney follows with 5351 house demolitions and 340 units. Brisbane recorded 2106 demolitions, and Perth 1433.
Construction pipeline rebounds in May but starts remain low

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Jun 27, 2025 Share Australia recorded 1,127 new projects in the construction pipeline in May, according to Cotality’s Cordell Construction Monthly. That’s up 8.6% from April, but still 6.5% lower than the same three-month period last year. NSW and Victoria were the most active states, contributing 242 and 252 projects respectively.
Kaplan launches intensive study period ahead of adviser education deadline

2 days ago | brokernews.com.au | Mina Martin

News By Jun 27, 2025 Share Kaplan Professional has launched a six-week intensive study period to help financial advisers meet the looming Dec. 31 education deadline under the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) framework. With enrolments now open, the one-time offering begins on Aug. 11 and provides advisers with a condensed study format to complete a subject in half the time of a standard period – without compromising on academic standards.