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Short-term fix or long-term risk: Brokers on Home Guarantee
The broking industry has questioned whether changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme will actually address long-term affordability issues for first home buyers.
BORROWER • Sun, 28 Sep 2025
Market tips RBA to hold rates steady
Markets are pricing virtually no chance of a September rate cut following stronger-than-expected inflation data.
BORROWER • Sun, 28 Sep 2025
ASIC flags concerns over lenders’ hardship practices
The watchdog has urged mortgage lenders to focus on improving hardship support for customers in financial distress.
LENDER • Thu, 25 Sep 2025
Almost two-thirds of SMEs forecast revenue growth
The majority of small- to medium-sized enterprises expect revenue to rise over the next six months, according to ScotPac.
BORROWER • Thu, 25 Sep 2025
NAB says rates will not drop until May
The major bank has adjusted its cash rate forecast, suggesting there will be no more rate cuts this year, given new inflation data.
BORROWER • Wed, 24 Sep 2025
Westpac to cull teller roles, appoint more bankers
The major plans to cut roles in bank telling and retail banking, while appointing around 200 staff across home and small business lending.
LENDER • Wed, 24 Sep 2025
More borrowers escape ‘mortgage prison’ as refi rates rise
Nearly all brokers have helped clients refinance and secure a discount on their loan, according to the MFAA.
BORROWER • Tue, 23 Sep 2025
Nature of broker complaints is shifting
Connective has flagged that the nature of complaints being made against mortgage and finance brokers is changing.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Sep 2025
Easing cash rate drives stronger mortgage demand
Lower interest rates are driving a rise in mortgage demand and refinancing activity.
BORROWER • Tue, 23 Sep 2025