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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

Market widely expects 25-bp rate cut today
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
There is near-unanimous agreement that the RBA will reduce the cash rate today, but longer-term forecasts are being...READ MORE
Refinancing

February rate cut triggers refinancing flurry
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
Refinancing surged in March and April as the rate-easing cycle prompted mortgage holders to seek out more competitive... READ MORE
AFCA

AFCA moves to expand oversight to bank scams
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
If proposed changes are approved, receiving banks will fall within AFCA’s jurisdiction when it assesses complaints... READ MORE

E-conveyancing competition calls intensify after PEXA ‘issue’
by Annie Kane • 19 May 2025
Conveyancers are calling for more ELNO competition after a “technical issue” at PEXA resulted in delays to some... READ MORE
Lumi - John Clifford and Anna Hawter

More than half of SMEs plan to borrow in the next year
by Will Paige • 19 May 2025

An increasing number of small businesses are looking to take out finance in the next year, according to Lumi.

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Travis Tyler and Aaron Bassin

Aussie launches white label bridging loan
by Will Paige • 19 May 2025

The major brokerage has partnered with Bridgit to offer a new white label bridging loan.

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Andrew Wagg - Shift

Cost crunch among top challenges for broker clients
by Will Paige • 19 May 2025

Cost pressures and access to capital are among the top concerns for brokers’ clients, Shift research shows.

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ING moves to new settlement tech
by Annie Kane • 16 May 2025
The non-major bank is harnessing MSA National technology to transform its settlement process with near-instant loan... READ MORE

Flint announces expansion into SA via merger
by Annie Kane • 16 May 2025
Sydney brokerage Flint has begun expanding its presence across Australia, as an Adelaide-based brokerage merges into... READ MORE
Joe Mittiga

BNK appoints new COO
by Will Paige • 16 May 2025

FleetPartners’ former head of lease establishment has joined non-bank lender BNK.

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Nick McGrath - Moneytech

Fintelligence adds Moneytech to commercial panel

by Will Paige • 16 May 2025
The AFG-owned aggregator has bolstered its commercial panel in response to growing demand for SME finance... READ MORE
Queensland flooding

North Qld small businesses offered disaster relief grants

by Will Paige • 16 May 2025

The government is providing $15,000 disaster relief grants to small businesses in North Queensland.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16 May
by Ben Squires • 16 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 16... READ MORE

AMP CEO defends 10-year IO loan offering
by Annie Kane • 15 May 2025
After its new, 10-year interest-only home loan raised eyebrows, AMP CEO Alexis George has defended the loan... READ MORE

CBA proprietary flows continue to dominate
by Annie Kane • 15 May 2025
The proportion of broker-originated mortgages continues to fall at CBA, with 68 per cent of new home loans coming from... READ MORE
Home lending

New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
The value of new home lending in the March 2025 quarter was more than 14 per cent higher year on year, despite a slight... READ MORE
Young home owners

Young Australians upbeat on home ownership
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
Despite housing affordability being one of their biggest concerns, younger consumers remain optimistic about buying a... READ MORE
Jacinta Allan

Victoria to extend stamp duty discount for new homes
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a one-year extension to the stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan... READ MORE

Industry sets out wish list to new Financial Services Minister

by Annie Kane • 14 May 2025
The broker associations have set out their hopes for what they’d like new Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino... READ MORE
Green lending brokers

Brokers well-placed to ride green home loan wave

by Will Paige • 14 May 2025
As climate change and a cost-of-living crisis drive interest in green finance, brokers can capitalise on a growing... READ MORE
OnDeck Australia CEO Cameron Poolman

Three-quarters of small businesses could miss $20k asset write-off
by Will Paige • 14 May 2025
Just one-quarter of small businesses plan to take advantage of the instant asset write-off, OnDeck Australia research... READ MORE
Sussan Ley

Liberals elect first female leader
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
A new Leader of the Opposition has emerged following a tight leadership race, becoming the first female leader of the... READ MORE

Interoperability hits another snag as LEXTECH withdraws
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2025
The future of the interoperability regime is being called into question as one of the three players involved withdraws... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice Anthony Waldron

A fifth of Gen Z borrowing cash for home deposits
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
More than a fifth of Gen Z home buyers are relying on cash gifts from family to save enough for mortgage deposits, as... READ MORE

Shift welcomes new head of product
by Annie Kane • 13 May 2025
The SME lender has welcomed a new head of product and confirmed its sales director, Kristian McCausland, has left the... READ MORE
Pallas Capital Alexis Holloway

Pallas Capital flags ‘pent-up’ commercial property demand
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
Commercial loan originations have fallen from record highs, but the non-bank lender has struck an upbeat tone on its... READ MORE

New Financial Services Minister announced
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2025
The Prime Minister has unveiled the next Financial Services Minister and members of his cabinet and outer... READ MORE
Nuno Matos ANZ

New ANZ CEO outlines key priorities
by Will Paige • 12 May 2025

The big four bank’s new CEO has hinted at upcoming projects in his first public address.

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Wendy Brown - Macquarie

Macquarie mortgage book surges amid strong broker flows
by Will Paige • 12 May 2025
The lender has posted soaring growth in its mortgage portfolio as it continues to attract broker clients seeking fast... READ MORE

Commercial property sentiment hits 8-year high
by Ben Squires • 12 May 2025

The NAB Commercial Property Index has risen to an eight-year high as hopes are buoyed by the rate-easing cycle.

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