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Fewer borrowers would use a broker again, research shows
The proportion of home loan borrowers who would use a broker for their next loan has shrunk, according to a new consumer report.
BROKER • Sun, 22 Jun 2025
ABA names new CEO
ANZ’s head of Asia-Pacific engagement will lead the banking association from 18 August.
LENDER • Fri, 20 Jun 2025
APRA finalises student debt treatment guidance
The regulator has issued new guidance stating that HELP debts should be excluded from the credit limit of all debts held by borrowers when calculating DTIs.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Borrowers trust brokers more than proprietary channel: FBAA
Brokers are still better trusted compared to the proprietary lending channel, a major new consumer report has found.
BROKER • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Home prices climb on back of growing demand and rate cut outlook
Falling interest rates have lifted demand to push home prices higher, recovering from a slowdown at the end of 2024, new Cotality research shows.
BORROWER • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
WA passes stamp duty legislation
Legislation to increase stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers has passed through the Western Australian Parliament.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Rate cut buzz sparks rise in first home buyer activity
The interest rate easing cycle has helped increase lending to first home buyers, according to NAB.
BORROWER • Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Household Capital launches Retirement Refi loan
The new loan is based on a reverse mortgage product and offers a lower interest rate with a simplified application process.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Jun 2025
WA government to boost funding for home buyer support
The Western Australian government has introduced a low-deposit modular lending product and plans to roll out a new shared equity loan to assist home buyers.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 17 Jun 2025