What's Making Headlines – Mortgage fraud fears intensify across the industry

Mortgage fraud has become a key talking point across the broking industry, with fresh reports suggesting the ongoing probe by lenders and regulators uncovered alleged involvement from both bankers and mortgage brokers. So just how widespread is the issue? Senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and commercial content writer Ben Squires delve into the latest developments in this week's episode of What's Making Headlines, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. They also discuss: How major banks are responding to declining consumer confidence. The RBA's acknowledgment of uncertainty in the current economic outlook. How recent shifts in policy are impacting first home buyer behaviour. And much more!