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Another major pushes back next rate cut call to February
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
ANZ now sees the first realistic chance for a rate cut in February, when the RBA should have a clearer picture that... READ MORE

Most Australian mortgagors remain resilient as pressures ease: RBA
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
Australian households with mortgages remain well-positioned to meet repayments and maintain financial buffers, even as... READ MORE

Bluestone Home Loans expands range with new expat loans
by Ben Squires • 7 Oct 2025
The lender’s new expat loans have been designed to offer Australians living overseas competitive rates and flexible... READ MORE

Bizcap targets SMES with new line of credit

by Ben Squires • 6 Oct 2025
The SME lender has positioned its new line of credit product as a solution for businesses seeking an alternative to... READ MORE

Bluestone Home Loans cuts rates despite RBA call
by Ben Squires • 6 Oct 2025
Another lender has moved out of market and reduced interest rates on its products, despite the central bank’s... READ MORE

Westpac to scrap trail commissions in NZ
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The major bank is currently holding discussions with aggregators about plans to scrap trail commissions for mortgage... READ MORE

Brokers least favoured channel for First Home Guarantee Scheme

by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
Despite a surge in interest, brokers are the least favoured channel for prospective buyers accessing the expanded Home... READ MORE

Newcastle Greater Mutual reports record number of mortgagors in FY25
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The mutual banking group’s home loan book rose 7 per cent over the financial year 2025, with a record 12,122 home... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 29...
by Ben Squires • 3 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 3... READ MORE

Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2025
A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched,... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards 2025 finalists revealed
by Arabella Walton • 2 Oct 2025
Several broking professionals and businesses have been announced as finalists in this year’s Commercial Finance... READ MORE

Connective launches ‘own’ white label product
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2025
The major aggregator has launched a new product through its white label lending solutions arm, the first backed by the... READ MORE

Mortgage Ezy cuts rates, raises trail commissions
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has cut rates by up to 0.50 per cent and increased trail commissions on all loans. READ MORE

Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary... READ MORE

Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches

by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today,... READ MORE

Spring selling season sees housing values surge
by Ben Squires • 1 Oct 2025
Supply-side issues and increased borrowing capacity have led to the strongest monthly increase in national dwelling... READ MORE

LMG welcomes new group executive member
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The aggregation group has announced the appointment of a new group executive of product, tech, and data to spearhead... READ MORE

Submissions open for Top 25 Brokerages 2026
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The Adviser is on the search for the leading brokerages in the country, with submissions now open for the Top 25... READ MORE

Banks adjust rate trajectory following RBA decision
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2025
Another major bank has pushed back its timings for the next cash rate reduction, after the Reserve Bank held the... READ MORE

First home buyers less likely to reduce repayments after rate cuts:...
by Ben Squires • 30 Sep 2025
Recent analysis from the major lender has suggested first home buyers were less likely to reduce their repayments than... READ MORE

Arch Finance joins Connective lender panel

by Reporter • 30 Sep 2025
Connective Commercial and Asset Finance has welcomed Arch Finance to its lender panel, providing brokers with access to... READ MORE

CSLR recommendation could see costs plummet by 80%
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is recommending that payments are only made for capital loss, which would... READ MORE

Companies named and shamed in new CSLR list
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
A detailed list of financial companies that have made compensation payments under the Compensation Scheme of Last... READ MORE
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Short-term fix or long-term risk: Brokers on Home Guarantee

by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
The broking industry has questioned whether changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme will actually address long-term... READ MORE

Housing affordability second-highest ethical challenge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
The cost of housing has been ranked as the second-highest ethical dilemma in Australia, according to a new report. READ MORE