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RBA

Market tips RBA to hold rates steady

by Will Paige • 29 Sep 2025
Markets are pricing virtually no chance of a September rate cut following stronger-than-expected inflation data. READ MORE

Non-banks fire up RMBS activity ahead of growth surge
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2025
Australia’s non-bank lenders are ramping up activity in the securitisation market, signalling preparations for a... READ MORE

Brokers embrace non-banks as sector usage hits record high
by Reporter • 26 Sep 2025
ANALYSIS New research shows brokers are increasingly turning to non-bank lenders for faster, more flexible solutions,... READ MORE

ASIC flags concerns over lenders’ hardship practices
by Will Paige • 26 Sep 2025
The watchdog has urged mortgage lenders to focus on improving hardship support for customers in financial distress. READ MORE
SMEs

Almost two-thirds of SMEs forecast revenue growth

by Will Paige • 26 Sep 2025
The majority of small- to medium-sized enterprises expect revenue to rise over the next six months, according to... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22–26...
by Ben Squires • 26 Sep 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE
Cash

NAB says rates will not drop until May
by Will Paige • 25 Sep 2025
The major bank has adjusted its cash rate forecast, suggesting there will be no more rate cuts this year, given new... READ MORE

Solomons Capital welcomes national BDM
by Reporter • 25 Sep 2025
The private lender has named its new national business development manager, who will lead broker engagement and... READ MORE

Quickli to integrate into CitoPlus

by Annie Kane • 25 Sep 2025
The two fintechs are partnering to enable brokers to streamline the loan process when digitally submitting joint... READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac to cull teller roles, appoint more bankers
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
The major plans to cut roles in bank telling and retail banking, while appointing around 200 staff across home and... READ MORE
Refinancing

More borrowers escape ‘mortgage prison’ as refi rates rise
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Nearly all brokers have helped clients refinance and secure a discount on their loan, according to the MFAA. READ MORE
Complaints

Nature of broker complaints is shifting
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Connective has flagged that the nature of complaints being made against mortgage and finance brokers is changing. READ MORE
Mortgage demand

Easing cash rate drives stronger mortgage demand
by Will Paige • 24 Sep 2025
Lower interest rates are driving a rise in mortgage demand and refinancing activity. READ MORE

Brokers urged to help SMEs prepare for busy retail season
by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2025
Finance brokers are being encouraged to initiate conversations about seasonal cash flow needs now, as the peak trading... READ MORE
Craig Stuart

MA Money welcomes new head of commercial
by Will Paige • 23 Sep 2025
Ahead of the launch of commercial loan products, the non-bank lender has welcomed a new head of commercial to spearhead... READ MORE
Michele Bullock

Home Guarantee changes will raise house prices: RBA
by Will Paige • 23 Sep 2025
The central bank has stated that the expanded scheme will increase the borrowing capacity of first home buyers, but... READ MORE
Great Southern Bank and P&N Group

Great Southern Bank and P&N Group hold merger talks
by Will Paige • 22 Sep 2025
A member vote on the proposed merger could take place as soon as late 2026. READ MORE

‘Enhance standards’: ASIC tells private credit sector
by Annie Kane • 22 Sep 2025
The regulator has urged industry bodies to lift standard across private credit sector after a major new report found... READ MORE
Jocelyn Martin

Red tape overhaul needed for housing: HIA
by Will Paige • 22 Sep 2025
The government is being urged to create a new ministerial position, the Better Regulation Minister, and reduce red tape... READ MORE
APRA

Resi lending jumps as new loans near $200bn
by Will Paige • 22 Sep 2025
New residential lending gained momentum in the second quarter, APRA data has found. READ MORE

ASIC begins cracking down on private credit funds

by Annie Kane • 19 Sep 2025
The regulator has begun issuing stop orders to private credit funds over concerns with their target market... READ MORE

ASIC chair Joe Longo to step down

by Annie Kane • 19 Sep 2025
The chairman of the financial services regulator, Joe Longo, has announced he will step down from his position in May... READ MORE
Chris Thomas

Shift to commercial drives stronger broker standards
by Will Paige • 19 Sep 2025
NAB’s executive for commercial broker and equipment finance sales has said the standard of commercial broking is... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice becomes NBL official partner for 2025–26

by Annie Kane • 19 Sep 2025
Major brokerage Mortgage Choice has signed on as the newest National Basketball League (NBL) official partner for the... READ MORE
Tony Carn

NextGen adds income verification feature to ApplyOnline
by Will Paige • 19 Sep 2025
Lenders can now verify an applicant’s declared income using a new open banking-backed feature. READ MORE