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SA expands low-deposit loans as ACT unlocks FHB houses
South Australia has widened its low‑deposit lending suite, while a new ACT–federal deal is set to fund thousands of first home buyer dwellings.
BORROWER • Thu, 23 Apr 2026
MFAA touts 10-day discharges as productivity fix
Fixing one critical mortgage bottleneck could ease the nation’s productivity malaise, according to the MFAA.
BROKER • Wed, 22 Apr 2026
BOQ mortgage book shrinks as bank eyes proprietary push
Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital‑first proprietary mortgage push.
LENDER • Wed, 22 Apr 2026
5% deposit turbocharges cheaper homes as price gap widens
New figures have shown that properties that sit below the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme’s price caps are racing ahead, squeezing the pool of eligible suburbs nationwide.
BORROWER • Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Brokers reveal loans they’re choosing not to write
Brokers have revealed the types of loans they are increasingly opting not to write, as more step away from highly leveraged, time-consuming deals.
BROKER • Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Pepper powers into 2026 with double-digit lending surge
Quarterly applications and originations have jumped at Pepper Money, as the lender flags volatile conditions and rising borrower strain.
LENDER • Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Brokers say shifting pre-approvals leaving borrowers exposed
Rapid rate hikes are rendering home loan pre-approvals unreliable, brokers have warned, leaving more buyers exposed at auction.
BROKER • Mon, 20 Apr 2026
FBAA warns CGT shake-up will deepen rental pain
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has said the federal government’s plans to wind back investor tax breaks will worsen rental stress and shrink supply.
BORROWER • Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Upgraders power AFG flows as refinancing hits record low
Refinance share has slipped to its lowest point on record at Australian Finance Group, even as overall home loan activity remained at near peak levels.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 20 Apr 2026