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RBA worries default risk rising in private credit – but industry welcomes scrutiny

Central bank reportedly concerned that booming private sector ill-prepared for creeping market downturn

Property pros predict investor exodus following CGT, negative gearing reforms

Survey finds widespread scepticism that negative gearing changes will boost housing supply

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​​​​​​​Queensland leads interstate migration as NSW residents head north

Industry warns housing supply must keep pace as Sunshine State absorbs thousands of interstate arrivals each year

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Wage growth steady in June as labour market cools – CommBank

Report points to easing jobs growth and a quits rate in decline, even as minimum wage increases loom

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RBA worries default risk rising in private credit – but industry welcomes scrutiny

Central bank reportedly concerned that booming private sector ill-prepared for creeping market downturn

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Pepper Money adds SMSF, commercial lending to white-label suite

Non-bank lender enters strategic partnerships with AFG, Mortgage Choice

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Award-winning agri broker’s job starts with boots on the ground

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Measuring success through client outcomes delivers huge results for up-and-coming broker

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Joseph Daoud comes out swinging against 5% Deposit Scheme

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outsource Financial adopts new commission platform for broker network

Aggregator replaces legacy commission management processes with Escientia's ASSIST platform, expanding self-service tools for brokers and referrers

outsource Financial adopts new commission platform for broker network

Aggregator replaces legacy commission management processes with Escientia's ASSIST platform, expanding self-service tools for brokers and referrers

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Broker in Focus: Stacey Straatsma, Mortgage Choice Nowra

From office manager to mortgage strategist, broker builds career on relationships, financial education, and the smart use of AI

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AI adoption is not causing broad job losses in Australia, report finds

New government report finds 'no evidence' of widespread job market upheaval due to AI

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