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CBA to conduct mass disaccreditation of brokers
by Annie Kane • 18 Jun 2026
Brokers who have not lodged a loan with CBA recently are set to be disaccredited by the major bank, as it moves to... READ MORE

Albanese locks in major CGT carve outs for SMEs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
After weeks of backlash, the federal government has widened CGT concessions and trimmed its own tax powers. READ MORE

Rate hikes reverse price falls, squeeze borrowing power
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Fresh data has shown that recent cash rate increases have reversed any affordability boosts from softer prices, with... READ MORE

Banks ramp up lending as competition accelerates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Fresh data has revealed that banks are pumping a record amount of credit into housing and business. READ MORE

Majors split as they lock in fresh rate calls

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Economists at the big four banks have sketched out starkly different cash rate forecasts. READ MORE

ASIC moves to expose fake financial services websites
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
The regulator is wiring website checks into its register as imposter scams surge across the finance industry. READ MORE

Product policy now the most important factor to brokers

by Annie Kane • 17 Jun 2026
As servicing tightens, product policy has become the leading factor for brokers when recommending a lender, but... READ MORE

AFIA calls for redesign of investor tax overhaul
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jun 2026
The finance peak body has warned that undefined rules and missing elements leave lenders flying blind on investor... READ MORE

Bullock keeps hikes on table, says inflation too high

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jun 2026
The RBA governor has signalled that the tightening cycle may not be over yet, adding that inflation remained too high... READ MORE

RBA announces latest cash rate call
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has revealed its June cash rate decision, as it works to tackle rising inflation... READ MORE

MFAA warns investor tax shake-up could sideline FHBs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
The MFAA has said it supports the reforms’ goals but warned that the CGT changes could hurt deposit savers and small... READ MORE

Mortgage demand in ‘significant decline’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
New data has revealed that 2026’s early momentum is reversing sharply, with new loans and refinancing sliding... READ MORE

Investor tax changes force borrowers back to drawing board
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
A month after the federal budget was handed down, brokers say strategies, structures, and borrowing limits are being... READ MORE

NSW government expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
The state has ramped up its $1 billion guarantee, targeting stalled affordable and small‑scale housing projects. READ MORE

Major banks deliver verdict for June cash rate call
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australia’s largest banks have firmed their views on the June cash rate decision, yet their roadmaps sharply diverge... READ MORE

Vehicle buying plans stall as brokers reveal demand shift
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australians are delaying car purchases in record numbers, but brokers say demand is being reshaped rather than... READ MORE

Vehicle buying plans stall as brokers reveal demand shift
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australians are delaying car purchases in record numbers, but brokers say demand is being reshaped rather than... READ MORE

Homes values hit record high as WA pulls ahead
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australia’s home values have continued to reach record highs, yet not all states are sharing the spoils. READ MORE

SFG unveils new mentoring alliance with Mr Mentor
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
The aggregator has brought in a new mentoring partner to lift broker capability and support long‑term business... READ MORE

ANZ flags mortgage slowdown as Westpac sees demand slip
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
Australia’s biggest banks are bracing for weaker housing credit growth as the federal government’s tax changes... READ MORE

Inquiry lays bare housing crisis as tax reform bill reaches Senate
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
An inquiry has exposed growing housing hardship as the federal government’s contentious tax shake‑up reaches a... READ MORE

Mortgage shadow follows Gen X into retirement

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
A new national survey has revealed many midlife Australians will carry home‑loan debt into retirement. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8–12 June
by Reporter • 12 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

SME confidence slips as costs and Payday Super collide
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Jun 2026
Softening optimism, thin cash buffers, and looming rule changes are reshaping the risk profile of Australia’s SMEs. READ MORE

Business mood lifts, but margins still under strain: NAB

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Jun 2026
NAB’s latest Business Survey has shown a fragile improvement in sentiment even as profitability and costs remain... READ MORE