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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
Stamp duty reform needed to boost housing supply: HIA
The HIA has called for housing policy reforms, including changes to stamp duty, after claiming that taxes on foreign capital were deepening the housing deficit.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Emailing personal data increases scam risks: COBA
Consumers are being warned that sending personal data by email – including for loans – may heighten scam risks and expose them to fraud.
BROKER • Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Major bank forecasts 4 cuts by early 2026
The big four bank has revised its cash rate expectations, forecasting two cuts this year and a further two in early 2026.
BORROWER • Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Wendy Robertson to retire, new MFAA SA/NT state manager appointed
The broker association has snagged an AMP Bank BD manager to take on the South Australia/Northern Territory state manager role, succeeding long-serving MFAA state manager ...
BROKER • Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Brokers can capitalise on EOFY opportunities
Brokers are being urged to help clients take advantage of the instant asset write-off scheme as the end of the financial year approaches.
BROKER • Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Average home price tops $1m as housing crisis deepens
Fears are growing that Australia’s housing affordability crisis could be worsening, as new ABS data shows average home prices have surpassed $1 million.
BORROWER • Thu, 12 Jun 2025