William Farrington

William Farrington

William Farrington is the editor of Mortgage Professional Australia, where he spends his days talking with industry experts and telling their stories. He began his financial journalism career on the fast-paced London beat, where he worked on numerous news desks and trade publications before returning to Australia in 2025. William (or just Billy once you get to know him) completed a BA in Journalism and Media at Birkbeck University, UK, before going on to finish a Master’s in Creative and Critical Writing, also at Birkbeck.

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How brokers can support small business clients in a tough economic environment

MFAA and CAFBA share tips and resources

How brokers can support small business clients in a tough economic environment

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Revealed: Best Commercial Mortgage Brokers in Australia 2026

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Customers on variable rates set to see monthly costs jump even further

ANZ, CBA confirm mortgage rate hikes following RBA call

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More banks expected to follow as funding costs rise

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RBA pushes cash rate up to 4.35%

Decision comes in shadow of rising inflation, global stability

RBA pushes cash rate up to 4.35%

ING cuts interest rates on some home loans

Surprise moves comes as RBA poised to lift borrowing costs

ING cuts interest rates on some home loans

Australia facing ‘toxic mix of pain and devastation’ says broking industry figurehead

Borrowers face rising defaults if RBA lifts rates, warns FBAA boss

Australia facing ‘toxic mix of pain and devastation’ says broking industry figurehead

Westpac delivers strong mortgage growth, proprietary channel gains ground

Business lending surges as CEO Miller says bank ‘well positioned to deal with the impacts’ of Middle East conflict

Westpac delivers strong mortgage growth, proprietary channel gains ground