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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Non-major banks: Geared to brokers

Up against the banking behemoths, Australia's second-tier lenders reckon they take first place in innovation, flexibility and broker dedication

Non-major banks: Geared to brokers

What did ANZ, Westpac, Macquarie, NAB results tell us last week?

Are mortgage wars heating up?

What did ANZ, Westpac, Macquarie, NAB results tell us last week?

Houses and businesses are getting smashed – why isn't there a recession?

BOQ chief economist says generous government spending and migration are why

Houses and businesses are getting smashed – why isn't there a recession?

Macquarie mortgage powerhouse soldiers on despite tighter margins

Banking heavyweight remains focused on broker and direct channels

Macquarie mortgage powerhouse soldiers on despite tighter margins

Specialised knowledge is an invaluable asset for brokers

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Specialised knowledge is an invaluable asset for brokers

Morgan Owen: From fitness to development finance

Penny Finance founder jogs a path less travelled

Morgan Owen: From fitness to development finance

Stiff lending competition hits ANZ’s margins

Outgoing chief executive warns of ‘uncertain’ global conditions

Stiff lending competition hits ANZ’s margins

Jean-Pierre Gortan: Changing the guard

After decades of writing huge volumes and amassing commercial broking accolades, Simplicity Loans & Advisory's co-founder has other goals in mind

Jean-Pierre Gortan: Changing the guard

Revealed – MPA’s Top Commercial Brokers 2025

Find out who made the cut – and why

Revealed – MPA’s Top Commercial Brokers 2025

NAB mortgage arrears surge

Margins also squeezed by lending competition

NAB mortgage arrears surge