Rommel Lontayao

Rommel Lontayao

Mortgage Professional Australia

Rommel Lontayao

Senior News Writer

19 years experience510,816 Total views on Mortgage Professional Australia in 2025

Rommel's specialty topics

mortgage market movements regulatory developments lender announcements broker industry news

Rommel was a senior news writer at KM International, where he covered mortgage and financial services news for Mortgage Introducer and Mortgage Professional Australia — two of the industry's most widely read trade publications.

With nearly two decades of content and editorial writing experience, he covered mortgage market movements, regulatory developments, lender announcements, and broker industry news. His reporting gives mortgage professionals, brokers, and financial advisers the accurate, timely intelligence they need to serve their clients confidently.

Rommel holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, where he was awarded a journalism scholarship in recognition of academic merit and demonstrated writing ability.

Rommel left in August 2026.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“I believe reporting for the mortgage industry should be accurate, timely, and easy to understand. My goal is to translate complex financial and regulatory developments into clear, engaging stories that provide value to industry professionals while maintaining fairness, context, and editorial integrity.”

Featured content from Rommel

Australia to miss homebuilding target despite rise in construction activity Government drops retrospective CGT changes after industry backlash Australia enters ninth property downturn in 30 years

Previous experience

  • The Manila Times — Journalist
  • Booking.com — Content language specialist

Education

  • Mass Communication, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Read the latest stories by Rommel

​​​​​​​Australia to miss Housing Accord target by 186,000 homes, industry warns

Tax changes and SMSF borrowing ban slow a construction recovery already under way, says HIA

​​​​​​​Australia to miss Housing Accord target by 186,000 homes, industry warns

Economist: Uncertainty and volatility is the new normal

Major economic shocks are now expected every one to two years, CommBank's chief economist warns

Economist: Uncertainty and volatility is the new normal

Loan Market brokers set the high bar for customer satisfaction

Three quarters of Loan Market businesses recorded a perfect Net Promoter Score in FY26

Loan Market brokers set the high bar for customer satisfaction

Property Council: NSW housing supply push needs delivery plan, not just projections

​​​​​​​Industry body backs intergenerational report's density push but flags construction viability as the critical missing link

Property Council: NSW housing supply push needs delivery plan, not just projections

Broker in Focus: Chris Dodson, Mortgages Plus

He advised multinationals for 16 years — now he helps families buy homes

Broker in Focus: Chris Dodson, Mortgages Plus

Australian mortgage arrears edge higher as economic headwinds mount: S&P

Credit rating agency flags rising debt serviceability pressures and property price declines as key risks to mortgage performance

Australian mortgage arrears edge higher as economic headwinds mount: S&P

Younger Australians expect to retire with a mortgage, research finds

New data shows housing costs and debt are reshaping retirement expectations across generations

Younger Australians expect to retire with a mortgage, research finds

Auction clearance rates stay below 50% for 12th time in 13 weeks

Capital city results remain subdued as spring listings begin to rise, with buyers gaining ground across most markets

Auction clearance rates stay below 50% for 12th time in 13 weeks

Gold Coast investor pullback opens entry-level market for owner-occupiers

Investor share of offers in the sub-$1 million bracket has dropped significantly since the Budget, local agent says

Gold Coast investor pullback opens entry-level market for owner-occupiers

MFAA to host second diversity and inclusion summit in Sydney

Industry leaders will gather to identify practical steps for building more inclusive workplaces in mortgage and finance broking

MFAA to host second diversity and inclusion summit in Sydney