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Stamp duty, supply blocking housing affordability: REA

Stamp duty, supply blocking housing affordability: REA

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Sep 2021
Reforming stamp duty, increasing housing supply and further extending home-buyer assistance would help housing... READ MORE
Mutuals escaping ‘vicious cycle’ in merger mania: S&P

Mutuals escaping ‘vicious cycle’ in merger mania: S&P

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Sep 2021
The rise in consolidation among mutual lenders has reflected changing attitudes from management amid escalated margin... READ MORE
SMEs need early super, says senator

SMEs need early super, says senator

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Aug 2021
A senator has argued for reopening the superannuation vault for early withdrawals, to help small businesses suffering... READ MORE
Government unveils draft reforms for unfair contract terms

Government unveils draft reforms for unfair contract terms

by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Aug 2021
The government has released a draft bill aiming to combat unfair contract terms, with proposed changes including the... READ MORE
Parliamentary committee to probe housing affordability

Parliamentary committee to probe housing affordability

by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Aug 2021
A parliamentary committee is calling for submissions for a new inquiry into housing affordability and supply in... READ MORE
MFAA welcomes DDO changes

MFAA welcomes DDO changes

by Annie Kane • 13 Aug 2021
The broker association has welcomed Treasury’s move to amend mortgage broker obligations under the design and... READ MORE
Treasury to amend DDO requirements

Treasury to amend DDO requirements

by Annie Kane • 12 Aug 2021
The government will change broker obligations under the design and distribution obligations regime, following... READ MORE
Association working to ‘fix’ reference checking laws

Association working to ‘fix’ reference checking laws

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2021
The MFAA has been working with Treasury to “fix” reference checking legislation and make other incoming regimes... READ MORE
Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs

Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Aug 2021
Brokers are key to holding lenders to account to ensure borrowers are on a competitive rate and avoid being “loyalty... READ MORE
Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic

Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jul 2021
The state and federal governments have offered support packages to businesses across NSW and Victoria, as Sydney has... READ MORE