NEWS

HSBC launches new mortgage portal for brokers

Platform includes instant pricing on loans

Australian wages hit record $103.7 billion

Monthly wages surge 3.9% even as annual growth slows across most industries

Collaboration essential in fight against global fraud, report finds

Shared fraud intelligence and digital identity tools help organisations boost detection and protect consumer trust

La Trobe Australian Credit Fund earns ‘Recommended’+ rating

Ratings agency recognises La Trobe's 12 Month Term Account for consistent performance and low-volatility returns

PREMIUM

Protecting clients against rising cyber risks

Here's how the industry is adopting innovative tactics to protect information and uphold trust

SPECIALTY

SME

SME borrowing demand rises – report

Online-only loans gain popularity

Commercial

Pallas Capital appoints Robin Owles as chief risk officer

She will oversee the enhancement of the firm’s risk and governance frameworks

MPA POD

How AI is shaking up mortgage broking

Tech tools and open banking boost productivity

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

Now hiring: 'Super high-IQ' staff wanted for Musk's new department – for free

Planned commission will have 'tedious work,' while 'compensation is zero'

Now hiring: 'Super high-IQ' staff wanted for Musk's new department – for free

Planned commission will have 'tedious work,' while 'compensation is zero'

Platform includes instant pricing on loans

Technology

Cuts dominate hikes, though uncertainty lingers over RBA's next cash rate move

Market Updates

E-MAG

MPA issue 24.05

BEST IN MORTGAGE

The Best Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders in Australia | Brokers on Non-Banks

Brokers value non-banks’ personalised, hands-on support and flexible credit policies over brand recognition and commissions but signal growing concern over rates and fees

Best Mortgage Companies to Work for in Australia | Top Mortgage Employers

Australia’s best mortgage companies to work for foster a family-like culture, emphasising employees’ needs based on their feedback

Female Leaders in the Mortgage Industry | Elite Women

Australia’s female leaders in the mortgage industry are role models helping to close the gender gap and open the door for aspiring trailblazers

The Best Mortgage Brokerages in Australia

Recognising the best mortgage brokerages nationwide that continue to raise the bar and are at the industry’s leading edge

Top Mortgage Aggregators in Australia | Brokers on Aggregators

MPA’s annual survey unveils how brokers ranked Australia’s aggregators in 2024 across time-tested metrics such as commission payments, lending panel quality, IT, CRM and BDM support