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Instant asset write-off officially extended until June 2026
by Annie Kane • 2 Dec 2025
The federal government has extended the $20,000 instant asset write-off until the end of the financial year 2026. READ MORE

$16bn in student debt will be wiped this month
by Annie Kane • 2 Dec 2025
Millions of Australians with student debt are seeing their loan balances reduced by 20 per cent, as the ATO begins... READ MORE

Will the student debt write-off move the dial for borrowers?
by Annie Kane • 2 Dec 2025
Brokers have welcomed the moves to write off 20 per cent of student debt, but several have warned that the change may... READ MORE

Industry urges lenders to allow brokers to write Help to Buy

by Annie Kane • 1 Dec 2025
Industry associations are calling for fair, broker-accessible distribution for Help to Buy after CBA confirmed it is... READ MORE

FBAA launches loan education website for consumers
by Annie Kane • 1 Dec 2025
The broker association has launched a new website that helps Australians understand home, car, business, and personal... READ MORE

Help to Buy start date revealed
by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2025
The government’s shared equity scheme will officially launch next week, enabling more home owners into market. READ MORE

Broker clients choosing fixed rates as rate hike concerns rise
by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2025
Concerns are escalating that interest rates may rise next year, with some mortgage brokers reporting an uptick in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28...
by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28... READ MORE

Greens call on Treasurer to force investor lending limits
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2025
While APRA has announced new debt-to-income limits for banks, the Greens are urging the Treasurer to step in on... READ MORE

APRA announces new lending limits
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2025
From 1 February next year, banks must limit high debt-to-income ratio to 20 per cent of new lending. READ MORE

Further rate cuts unlikely amid high inflation: NAB
by Ben Squires • 27 Nov 2025
NAB chief economist Sally Auld unpacked recent revisions to the major’s cash rate forecast in a webinar to brokers on... READ MORE

Inflation spikes amid rise in housing costs
by Ben Squires • 26 Nov 2025
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released inflation data for the 12 months to October 2025, with housing... READ MORE

Resolve Finance surpasses 100-broker milestone
by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2025
Brokerage group Resolve Finance has welcomed its 100th broker, as the group builds its franchise business as more... READ MORE

Former private lender director banned following fraud conviction
by Annie Kane • 25 Nov 2025
A former director of a private lender and brokerage has been permanently banned from the financial services and credit... READ MORE

Three-quarters of brokers impacted by fraud or scams this year
by Reporter • 25 Nov 2025
Almost three-quarters of mortgage brokers have been impacted by scams or fraud over the last 12 months, a sharp... READ MORE

Housing Australia to open new funding round in January
by Annie Kane • 25 Nov 2025
The third and largest funding round for the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility will open in January to help deliver... READ MORE

Sebastian Watkins named next CEO of Lendi Group
by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2025
The major brokerage and fintech brand has announced that it has appointed Sebastian Watkins as its new CEO, starting 1... READ MORE

Bank Australia completes second bank acquisition
by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2025
More than 29,000 customers will now join Bank Australia, following the formal completion of its second bank acquisition... READ MORE

Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank members approve merger
by Ben Squires • 24 Nov 2025
Members of both customer-owned banks have voted in favour of the proposed merger. READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards 2025 winners revealed
by Annie Kane • 21 Nov 2025
Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and businesses have been crowned at the Commercial Finance Awards... READ MORE

CBA adjusts policy for company and trust lending
by Ben Squires • 21 Nov 2025
The major bank has tweaked its policy for company and trust lending. READ MORE

APRA warns of growing risks in housing market
by Ben Squires • 21 Nov 2025
The regulator warns that high household debt and rising higher-risk lending are heightening vulnerabilities in the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 17–21...
by Reporter • 21 Nov 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 21... READ MORE

Turnarounds blowout as loan demand soars
by Annie Kane • 20 Nov 2025
Brokers are reporting delays in turnaround times across the lending market, as home loan demand ramps up. READ MORE

MFAA welcomes new board members
by Annie Kane • 20 Nov 2025
The broker association has elected two new board members and re-elected a third following its annual general meeting. READ MORE