Borrower

PC calls on government to monitor SME finance, flags broker rem
by Annie Kane • 22 Mar 2023
Government should monitor APRA and ABSF’s activities to ascertain “whether they are having the desired impacts on... READ MORE

Average loan life now around 3 years: Sherlok
by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2023
The average length of a loan is now 37 months, according to refinance fintech Sherlok, as more brokers and borrowers... READ MORE

RBA in the dark about fixed-rate borrower savings
by James Mitchell • 20 Mar 2023
While it hopes those on fixed-rate mortgages are already saving for increased repayments, the Reserve Bank says it’s... READ MORE

Opinion: RBA is ignoring the cold hard facts about how we spend

by James Mitchell • 20 Mar 2023
The Reserve Bank is playing a risky game by jacking up interest rates while confidently guessing fixed-rate borrowers... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 13–17 March

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Mar 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Millennials turning to brokers as fixed rates expire
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Mar 2023
More younger borrowers are seeking out brokers for assistance as rates continue to rise and as the fixed-rate loans... READ MORE

Majority of FHBs seeking guarantor: Research
by James Mitchell • 15 Mar 2023
Three in five Australians planning to purchase their first home in the next couple of years are considering having a... READ MORE

The fixed-rate mortgage cliff and how brokers can help
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Mar 2023
Many borrowers are reaching out to brokers to help them prepare for the impending fixed-rate “mortgage cliff”.  READ MORE

Qld extends disaster relief for flood victims
by James Mitchell • 14 Mar 2023
The federal and state governments have announced disaster funding as monsoonal rain and flooding continue to impact... READ MORE

Government urged to focus on building sector: Master Builders
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Mar 2023
Master Builders Australia has called for the federal government to focus on the building and construction sectors in... READ MORE