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What is the current state of mortgage technology and what lies ahead?

TECH • Thu, 07 Apr 2022

Loan Market Group nicks BOQ exec

A former director and adviser for Loan Market is set to return, to become its parent group’s new chief operating officer.

AGGREGATOR • Wed, 06 Apr 2022

RBA reveals post-budget cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate call for April, as inflation and costs continue to creep higher.

BORROWER • Tue, 05 Apr 2022

Former finance broker fined for fraud

A former used-car finance broker has been convicted and fined over four charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 03 Apr 2022

Budget 2022-23 released: What you need to know

The Morrison government has handed down its federal budget for the new financial year. Here’s what you need to know relating to housing and mortgages...

BORROWER • Tue, 29 Mar 2022

Labor promises ownership scheme for regional FHBs

The Labor Party has pitched a housing deposit scheme for regional first home buyers, as the federal election creeps closer.

BORROWER • Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Non-banks tipped to become more crucial to brokers

A specialist finance provider has predicted commercial brokers will increasingly need to turn to non-bank lenders, as COVID support fades away and interest rates climb.

BROKER • Thu, 24 Mar 2022

Queensland expands drought assistance, recovery loans for farmers

The state government’s new drought assistance programs have been extended to all Queensland primary producers, scrapping the need for a drought declaration.

LENDER • Wed, 23 Mar 2022

More innovation needed in SME market: Judo CEO

More needs to be done around SME lending, according to the chief of Judo Bank, but regulation will need to catch up to rapidly moving technology.

LENDER • Tue, 22 Mar 2022