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RBA hikes cash rate as Middle East conflict bites

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has moved to raise the cash rate, as it responds to renewed inflationary... READ MORE

RBA tipped to increase the cash rate today
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
Ahead of the RBA cash rate decision, brokers, traders, and major bank economists have all lined up behind a hike. READ MORE

Borrower optimism fades as hike weighs on households
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
Fresh data has pointed to a sharp shift towards neutrality and caution as borrowers digest February’s cash rate rise... READ MORE

Deposit schemes turbocharge FHB demand

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
New research has revealed government deposit schemes are massively luring younger buyers into ownership, while... READ MORE

Coalition welcomes new shadow minister for financial services
by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2026
Following a change in leadership at the National Party, new appointments have been made to the Coalition shadow... READ MORE

First Title folds FMS into single brand to speed up refinances
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Mar 2026
First Title will roll its mortgage fulfilment arm into a single brand, which the company said would slash refinancing... READ MORE

Home Guarantee expansion fuels low-deposit lending surge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Mar 2026
Low‑deposit mortgages have jumped to record levels after the Home Guarantee Scheme was uncapped, reshaping the flow... READ MORE

Rate spectre fuels refinance wave as mortgage demand surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Mar 2026
Fresh data has revealed that borrowers rushed to refinance in February, with the shifting rate outlook driving a sharp... READ MORE

Members green-light Teachers Mutual–Australian Mutual merger
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Mar 2026
Members of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited and Australian Mutual Bank have backed a plan to combine the two mutuals,... READ MORE

Brokers ramp up lender comparisons as exported scenarios climb
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Mar 2026
Rising scenario volumes and export rates point to a sharper deal pipeline, according to Quickli. READ MORE

Mortgage stress service to widen reach after funding lift
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Mar 2026
The Victorian government has unveiled a $4 million budget boost to expand Mortgage Stress Victoria’s free support for... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 9–13...
by Reporter • 13 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards Qld
by Annie Kane • 12 Mar 2026
A total of 22 Queensland-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business Awards. READ MORE

Big 4 unite behind twin March, May hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
All of the nation’s major banks have now converged on a sharper interest rate path as markets brace for a pivotal... READ MORE

RBA flags hotter inflation as expectations soar

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Andrew Hauser has flagged higher inflation as consumer inflation expectations... READ MORE

Perth sprints ahead as Sydney, Melbourne stall
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
New figures have found mid-sized capitals are racing ahead, while the nation’s two largest cities continue to lose... READ MORE

Homesafe taps new distribution chief to broaden equity access
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Mar 2026
A new partnerships chief is set to steer Homesafe’s first major tilt into the third‑party channel. READ MORE

NAB, CBA, and Westpac tip back-to-back rate hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
Three of Australia’s biggest banks have shifted their calls on the Reserve Bank’s next move, now tipping an earlier... READ MORE

Lenders turn to AI to scale mortgage operations
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
New research has revealed AI is set to reshape how Australia’s lenders process and approve loans. READ MORE

Supply crunch locks out new wave of first home buyers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Mar 2026
New figures from a major bank have suggested that tight housing stock is increasingly dictating who gets a foothold on... READ MORE

ANZ becomes final major bank to join 5% Deposit Scheme

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2026
After being the only major bank not to be part of the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme, the big four bank will... READ MORE

MFAA launches new push to channel borrowers to brokers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A fresh national marketing blitz is set to spotlight brokers and provide borrowers with a revamped digital gateway to... READ MORE

Housing-rich retirees tap just 1% of equity pool
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A new survey has revealed a vast reserve of untapped home equity, as older Australians cautiously expand their use of... READ MORE

Open banking pitched as antidote to AI-fuelled loan fraud
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
New research has shown lenders are turning to consent-based data sharing to tackle mounting mortgage fraud risks. READ MORE

LMG brings back WA leader to steer new growth phase
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Mar 2026
A familiar face has returned to guide Loan Market Group through its next period of expansion. READ MORE