Site Map for March 2026

Date
Title
31 Mar 2026
5% Deposit Scheme hits new milestone – but critics aren’t backing down
31 Mar 2026
Bankwest wants 11% of the broker market - here's how it aims to get there
31 Mar 2026
Australian consumers swap providers as financial stress hits decade high
31 Mar 2026
Scam losses rise to $2.18bn despite steadier reporting
31 Mar 2026
LMG picks AutoGrab for automotive data and valuations
31 Mar 2026
Sunshine Coast continues to draw city leavers
30 Mar 2026
Westpac drops rate bombshell as energy shock slams mortgage holders
30 Mar 2026
Top broker’s client-first philosophy is plain as Black and White
30 Mar 2026
MA Money expands broker team, announces new head of partnerships and market
30 Mar 2026
Master Builders Australia warns housing target slipping away
28 Mar 2026
Bankwest reflects on broking industry growth at annual awards celebrations
28 Mar 2026
Investor lending holds firm despite uncertain outlook
28 Mar 2026
Connective Lending hits record $6bn in settlements
27 Mar 2026
Mortgage costs climb as CBA, NAB, ANZ officially pass through RBA rate hike
27 Mar 2026
Commonwealth Bank downgrades outlook on Australian economy as Middle East conflict rages
27 Mar 2026
One in four mortgage holders now ‘at risk’ of stress as rates rise
27 Mar 2026
Business confidence hits lowest point since late-2024
27 Mar 2026
Chifley shifts from private lending to broking
27 Mar 2026
Auction listings jump ahead of Easter
26 Mar 2026
Mortgage markets at mercy of Middle East conflict as CBA, Macquarie, ING lock in higher fixes
26 Mar 2026
BDM in the Spotlight: Samuel Flood, Thinktank
26 Mar 2026
Meta lays off hundreds of employees
26 Mar 2026
SMSF loan structures under scrutiny as interest rates soar
26 Mar 2026
Brokers discuss tech-led growth plans at MFAA breakfasts
26 Mar 2026
New home building costs hit fastest annual rise since 2024
26 Mar 2026
Reno loans surge as borrowers fund granny flats - NAB
26 Mar 2026
Handle with care: Many workers keen to share layoff experience online
25 Mar 2026
Fixing the broking gender imbalance requires genuine leadership
25 Mar 2026
Inflation print dead on arrival as Iran oil shock haunts markets
25 Mar 2026
Glimmer of Aussie rate hope appears as Trump deals in doublespeak on Iran
25 Mar 2026
Pepper Money walks away from low-ball Challenger offer
25 Mar 2026
Rate uncertainty forces SMEs to rethink borrowing
25 Mar 2026
Prospa reveals first-of-its-kind Qantas Points deal for SME loans
24 Mar 2026
Mortgage market tipped to grow 7% in 2026
24 Mar 2026
Housing resale profits reach 20-year high as median gain hits record
24 Mar 2026
Consumer confidence slides to record low
24 Mar 2026
Is inexperience harming the mortgage broking profession?
24 Mar 2026
ING lifts fixed mortgage rates amid funding costs crunch
24 Mar 2026
One in four Australian homes will be uninsured by 2050 - and your clients are in the firing line
24 Mar 2026
CGT, negative gearing reforms could kill off tens of thousands of new homes
24 Mar 2026
Expanded homebuyer support could backfire, S&P warns
24 Mar 2026
New home sales drop in February, HIA data shows
24 Mar 2026
OnDeck raises loan cap and adds instant renewals
24 Mar 2026
Finsure announces new CRM platform
23 Mar 2026
Mortgage broking investment firm Recludo gunning for IPO
23 Mar 2026
Mortgage rates to soar as Trumpflation smacks Aussie bonds
22 Mar 2026
Broker in Focus: Chandelle Lord, Mortgage Lane
22 Mar 2026
Which Australian cities are showing the clearest gentrification signs?
22 Mar 2026
Population growth adds to housing market pressure
22 Mar 2026
10 banks ordered to hand mortgage data to regulator amid fraud probe
22 Mar 2026
Making the case for 30-year mortgages
20 Mar 2026
Backing Aussie SMEs: How BOQ’s $10m policy supports commercial brokers and their customers
20 Mar 2026
CAFBA enters partnership with US equipment finance association
20 Mar 2026
CommBank sets broker priorities for competitive 2026
20 Mar 2026
MFAA elects national forum leaders for 2026
20 Mar 2026
Lenders stop $1.5bn in suspected fraud attempts
20 Mar 2026
Auction listings lift in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
20 Mar 2026
Affordability pressures rise as demand lifts prices across capitals
19 Mar 2026
Mutual banks warned against untamed AI uptake
19 Mar 2026
Iran war could push inflation to 5%, but unemployment spike offers faint reprieve
19 Mar 2026
Households can handle higher mortgage repayments, reckons RBA, but not everyone convinced
19 Mar 2026
COBA boss announces retirement
19 Mar 2026
AI is quietly redrawing career paths – and the divide is already visible
19 Mar 2026
Brokers to claim higher share of commercial lending market amid industry diversification
19 Mar 2026
Home resale profits hit new highs
19 Mar 2026
Borrowing limits expected to tighten after latest cash rate rise
19 Mar 2026
ASIC opens complaints data to public via new dashboard
19 Mar 2026
Brokers urged to diversify as rate rises squeeze mortgage holders
19 Mar 2026
Bell announces $12‑billion AI data centre, 1,600 new jobs
18 Mar 2026
Rethinking the mortgage journey for retiring Australians
18 Mar 2026
Brokers on Aggregators 2026 is now open for broker feedback
18 Mar 2026
AI is coming for your back office. Some will adapt. Many will not.
18 Mar 2026
Potential third RBA rate rise in May to further dampen the housing market
18 Mar 2026
CBA, Westpac and ANZ join NAB in raising variable rates
18 Mar 2026
Housing supply strains spur call for Victorian housing commissioner
18 Mar 2026
More Aussies rely on ‘living inheritance’ to cover rent and mortgage costs
17 Mar 2026
Households brace for impact as higher mortgage costs loom - broking industry reactions flood in
17 Mar 2026
RBA rift emerges as Board split over monetary policy direction
17 Mar 2026
RBA raises cash rate to 4.1%
17 Mar 2026
Skip secures spot on outsource Financial panel
17 Mar 2026
Podcast: Has Labor heralded a serviceability armageddon?
17 Mar 2026
Joseph Daoud comes out swinging against 5% Deposit Scheme
17 Mar 2026
Trumpflation: A scourge the RBA didn’t need
17 Mar 2026
Challenger cuts Pepper Money offer price
17 Mar 2026
RBA urged to maintain cash rate at 3.85% today
17 Mar 2026
First-home buyer enquiries rise among young Aussies despite rate pressure
17 Mar 2026
Central Coast housing market hotspots revealed
17 Mar 2026
Trust in finfluencers and AI advice rising among Gen Z, ASIC warns
17 Mar 2026
Self employed lending, simplified for today’s borrowers
16 Mar 2026
Bringing bridging to the masses
16 Mar 2026
Home loan fraud scandal could be twice as bad as anticipated
16 Mar 2026
Broker in Focus: Jason Cuerel, Mortgage Innovations
16 Mar 2026
Low-deposit lending hits record after Home Guarantee Scheme expansion
16 Mar 2026
Hike or hold? Experts split on RBA’s next cash rate move
16 Mar 2026
ANZ lifts fixed mortgage rates ahead of RBA rate call
16 Mar 2026
Specialist lending: A lifeline in choppy waters
15 Mar 2026
Borrower confidence weakens as rate fears return: MFAA
13 Mar 2026
Mortgage brokers sweeping up as refi boom powers ahead
13 Mar 2026
Ten years of trials, tribulations and triumphs
13 Mar 2026
SFG's William Lockett: Man on a mission
13 Mar 2026
LMG’s AFX unveils loyalty scheme for referral partners
13 Mar 2026
Auction volumes set to lift as holiday-disrupted markets resume
13 Mar 2026
Asking rents climb as vacancy rate slips again
13 Mar 2026
Majors align as ANZ, CBA update RBA interest rate outlook
12 Mar 2026
Oil shock troubles, Donald Trump redoubles: Aussie mortgage holders navigating a sea of wildcards
12 Mar 2026
Teachers Mutual Bank, Australian Mutual Bank to merge following successful member vote
12 Mar 2026
Mortgage Choice, Athena Home Loans enjoying fruits of bridging finance boom
12 Mar 2026
Mutuals, brokers and values-based banking
12 Mar 2026
One missing notice sinks franchise employer's unfair dismissal defence
12 Mar 2026
Warning signs for consumer economy as household spending falls
12 Mar 2026
Where in Australia does buying a unit cost the same as renting?
12 Mar 2026
Housing affordability falls as 5% deposit scheme lifts first-home buyer demand
12 Mar 2026
Major banks tip March cash rate hike as RBA decision nears
12 Mar 2026
Can AI really break down workplace connections?
12 Mar 2026
ANZ rated #1 by brokers - there's no better endorsement
11 Mar 2026
Macquarie's Wendy Brown: Loudly and proudly pro-broker
11 Mar 2026
Revealed – Brokers on Banks winners 2026
11 Mar 2026
ORDE Financial’s data-driven era begins
11 Mar 2026
Mortgage stress risk hits three-year low, but may rise on further rate hike
11 Mar 2026
Consumer confidence slides to lowest level since July 2023
11 Mar 2026
Wages steady as CBA data backs RBA wait-and-see stance
11 Mar 2026
Regional Australia viewed as growth hub for skilled work
11 Mar 2026
Brokers on Banks 2026
10 Mar 2026
Property investor tax hikes all but confirmed as Greens dangle bargaining chip in front of Labor
10 Mar 2026
MFAA announces 2026 national consumer campaign
10 Mar 2026
Revealed – Best Mortgage Brokers Under 35 in Australia
10 Mar 2026
Women’s participation seen as vital to easing housing shortfall
10 Mar 2026
Regional property appeal persists as buyers return to major cities
10 Mar 2026
Moving house ranked among life’s most stressful events, research finds
10 Mar 2026
LMG rehires WA manager to guide broker growth
10 Mar 2026
Best Mortgage Brokers Under 35 in Australia | Rising Stars
10 Mar 2026
Why client data breaches are a real risk for mortgage brokers
09 Mar 2026
Aussie bond prices are in free fall – what does it mean for mortgages?
09 Mar 2026
BDM in the Spotlight: Luke Butcher, Bluestone Home Loans
09 Mar 2026
Tech is changing the mortgage game, but AI, open banking no panacea for poor customer service
09 Mar 2026
CBA reports two mortgage brokers to police over suspected fraud
08 Mar 2026
Broker in Focus: Talissa Bailey, Bai Mortgage
08 Mar 2026
RBA may move faster on rate hikes, warns asset manager
08 Mar 2026
Scapegoating investors will damage property market - PIPA
08 Mar 2026
Property tax reforms will hit rent prices, warms Property Council
08 Mar 2026
Regulator watching fuel prices amid Middle East tensions
06 Mar 2026
Connective supercharges commercial lending panel
06 Mar 2026
Fortune favours the speed freaks in commercial and asset broking
06 Mar 2026
Julia Gillard, Holly Ransom to headline World Credit Union Conference in Sydney
06 Mar 2026
Great Southern Bank hits SFI milestone after surge in home lending
06 Mar 2026
5% deposit albatross hanging around first-home buyers’ necks, warns broker
06 Mar 2026
ScotPac secures UBS facility to expand SME funding
06 Mar 2026
Low vacancies and high prices push more Australians into long-term renting
06 Mar 2026
Auction volumes ease over long weekend but rebound expected
06 Mar 2026
Middle East tensions and inflation pressures point to May rate hike
05 Mar 2026
Uber driver's unfair dismissal claim fails over gig worker status
05 Mar 2026
New homes incentive set to fail due to missed targets
05 Mar 2026
Mortgage borrowers turn to offset accounts as rate pressures persist
05 Mar 2026
Family‑friendly suburbs tipped for 2026 growth
05 Mar 2026
Workplace laws are constraining Australia’s housing supply, industry body says
05 Mar 2026
Canadian businesses more optimistic despite persistent cost and labour pressures
04 Mar 2026
Aussie economy soars, fuelling interest rate fears
04 Mar 2026
Macquarie’s broker‑only playbook best defence against home loan fraud, says Ward
04 Mar 2026
High‑tech, high‑touch: LMG’s vision of the augmented broker
04 Mar 2026
Stamford Capital named LMG's Best Commercial Brokerage second year running
04 Mar 2026
Mortgage brokers maintain dominant share of Australia’s home loan market
04 Mar 2026
Building approvals slide again in January
04 Mar 2026
Bluestone tops $1.2bn in February deals
04 Mar 2026
RBA weighs inflation risk from Middle East conflict
03 Mar 2026
LoanOptions.ai takes on Sydney brokerage in debut M&A move
03 Mar 2026
Housing prices climb again despite higher rates
03 Mar 2026
Industrial property market remains stable – report
03 Mar 2026
Younger brokers lead AI uptake amid data security concerns
03 Mar 2026
UN review ramps up pressure on Australia over housing crisis
03 Mar 2026
SMEs are heading into payday super storm unprepared – how can brokers help?
02 Mar 2026
Assetline eyes private credit growth with leadership overhaul
01 Mar 2026
Broker in Focus: Dan Pertot, Pertot & Co. Mortgage Brokers
01 Mar 2026
Heartland tightens grip on reverse mortgage market
01 Mar 2026
Brisbane first-home buyers warned off ‘bargain’ units
01 Mar 2026
Mid-sized capitals outpace Sydney and Melbourne in house price gains
01 Mar 2026
Inflation battle not yet over, says RBA boss