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Rising rates, tax shifts cool home loan demand
New figures have shown housing lending slipping from last year’s highs as rate hikes and tax changes bite.
LENDER • Wed, 13 May 2026
Budget backs ATO data sharing in CDR push
The government has said fresh funding for the Consumer Data Right will set up a new phase of data sharing, but industry bodies have stressed that further measures are ...
LENDER • Wed, 13 May 2026
Calls grow to expand CDR as AI heightens data risks
Industry leaders have said artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial data moves, warning existing channels are no longer safe without an expanded Consumer Data ...
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Investor surge leaves owner-occupier lending in the dust
New data has shown investor loans racing ahead of owner‑occupier borrowing in the March quarter.
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Recludo deepens national broker push with My Expert deal
Recludo has taken a majority stake in a Victorian financial services business as it steps up its national growth plans.
BROKER • Tue, 12 May 2026
Broker urges mandatory 3-year apprenticeships for newcomers
A broker is pushing for longer, tougher mentorship programs for new brokers, as lending complexity continues to escalate.
BROKER • Mon, 11 May 2026
Westpac and Bendigo Bank announce changes to rate forecasts
Westpac and Bendigo Bank have redrawn their official cash rate forecasts as major bank economists remain split on the Reserve Bank’s next move.
BORROWER • Mon, 11 May 2026
Instant asset write-off to be made permanent
Budget preview: A permanent tax break for assets, new housing infrastructure funding, and AI‑driven approvals have all been unveiled as key features of the federal budget
BROKER • Mon, 11 May 2026
Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection
As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented defences must be drastically bolstered.
BROKER • Sun, 10 May 2026