Monthly Archives: November 2025

New APRA rules run risk of creating uneven playing field for borrowers

Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) regulatory compliance specialist David Carson said: “This is a very blunt tool that has potential to hurt some groups more than others. APRA has effectively decided you can’t live in a home that costs … Continue reading

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International mortgage association calls for gender action

The mortgage industry has been challenged to increase gender diversity following a recent international broking conference which heard “we cannot afford to leave talent on the sidelines”. The International Mortgage Brokers Federation (IMBF) conference in Dublin in May 2025 resulted … Continue reading

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Brokers help Macquarie grab greater share of home loan market at major banks’ expense

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) says Macquarie Bank’s surging home loan book shouldn’t come as a surprise, as brokers connect even more borrowers to its innovative offerings. FBAA managing director Peter White AM said the fresh Macquarie results, … Continue reading

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New research reveals true mortgage broker numbers and gender breakdown

The ranks of Australia’s finance and mortgage brokers continue to swell according to new research from the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), which also reveals the number of women entering the industry is on the rise. According to the … Continue reading

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