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Lenders move to pass on lower rates
While several lenders have moved quickly to pass on the August rate cut, some lenders are waiting more than two weeks to reduce interest rates on home loans.
BORROWER • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
NAB slapped with $15.5m fine for failing vulnerable customers
The major faces $15.5 million in fines after it and its subsidiary Advantedge were found to have failed 345 customers “at their most vulnerable”.
LENDER • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
SA leads list of first home buyer hotspots
South Australia leads the nation as first home buyer interest surges, driven by growing confidence as falling interest rates give borrowers a lift.
BROKER • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
PM hints at planning approvals reform as roundtable looms
Possible changes to tax and planning approvals look set to be among the key talking points at the government’s Economic Reform Roundtable next week.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Share of proprietary loans grows at CBA, new AI partnership announced
The proportion of broker-originated mortgages continues to fall at CBA, as it reveals a new partnership with OpenAI.
LENDER • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
‘Stepping stone’ home buying on the rise: Mortgage Choice
Home buyers are increasingly motivated to buy property as an investment, rather than a ‘forever home’, new Mortgage Choice data has revealed.
BORROWER • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
RBA slashes cash rate to lowest level in over 2 years
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Board has voted unanimously to lower the cash rate to 3.60 per cent.
BORROWER • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
New Broker Q&A: Mitchell Flitcroft, Equity One Finance
A passion for finance and helping people find a better deal prompted Mitchell Flitcroft’s move into the world of mortgage broking a few months ago and he hasn’t looked ...
BROKER • Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Majors upgrade house price outlook on lower rates
Two of the big four banks are tipping stronger gains on home prices as lower interest rates and supply constraints drive prices upwards.
BORROWER • Mon, 11 Aug 2025