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33% lift in financing over past 12 months: HomeStart
by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Jul 2023
The South Australian government has announced an increase in home finances through its HomeStart scheme over the last... READ MORE

Michele Bullock to become first female RBA governor
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2023
The federal government has confirmed Michele Bullock will become governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in... READ MORE

Brokers ‘really important’ to customer support: CBA CEO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Jul 2023
CBA’s chief executive has highlighted the importance of brokers in supporting its customer base. READ MORE

Major banks experience almost 4% mortgage loss: Westpac CEO
by • 14 Jul 2023
The major bank’s chief executive has stated that the banking sector is currently witnessing the highest level of... READ MORE

Fighting scams requires a ‘big Australia moment’: NAB CEO
by Reporter • 14 Jul 2023
The chief executive of the National Australia Bank has called on all of Australia to help tackle SMS-based financial... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 10–14 July
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Jul 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 14... READ MORE

NAB CEO highlights broker role in refinance market
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2023
Brokers have been helping maintain a steady level of interest in refinancing, the major bank chief executive has said,... READ MORE

Fixed-rate borrowers ‘less stressed’ than others: ANZ
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jul 2023
The major bank’s chief executive has suggested those facing the mortgage cliff are feeling less stress than other... READ MORE

Voluntary anti-scam code wouldn’t stop scams: Shayne Elliott
by Reporter • 13 Jul 2023
The chief executive of ANZ bank has said that he would not sign up to any code that called on banks to refund any more... READ MORE

RBA agrees to implement structural changes

by • 12 Jul 2023
The central bank has acknowledged 10 recommendations from the RBA review. READ MORE

Lenders urged to help with cost-of-living pressures
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jul 2023
Borrowers believe lenders should help them ease cost-of-living burdens, new research has found. READ MORE

Prospa establishes $12m debt facility
by Reporter • 12 Jul 2023
The group has announced that it has signed and closed a corporate debt facility valued at $12 million. READ MORE

Lowest growth rate in construction costs since 2020: CoreLogic
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jul 2023
Construction costs have eased in the June quarter following two years of persistent price increases in building or... READ MORE

In Memoriam: Craig ‘Bakes’ Bacon, 1967–2023
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2023
Craig ‘Bakes’ Bacon, a financial services specialist and former head of broker relationships at NAB (2003–07),... READ MORE

MOVE Bank reaffirms broker channel commitment
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2023
The chief executive of the mutual lender has said the bank is focused on growing its broker channel, under the... READ MORE

Almost 50% of businesses feel ‘worse off’: Roy Morgan
by • 11 Jul 2023
Australian businesses are growing increasingly concerned about the future economic growth of the country, according to... READ MORE

Rental affordability under the spotlight
by • 11 Jul 2023
In response to the worsening rental crisis in Australia, a new Senate inquiry has been launched to address the issue of... READ MORE

In Memoriam: Mick McClure, 1953–2023
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2023
Mick McClure, the founder of sub-aggregation group Buyers Choice and a pioneer of sub-aggregation in Australia, has... READ MORE

Broking industry calls out CBA clawback move
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jul 2023
Members of the broking industry have spoken out against the major bank’s new clawback policy. READ MORE

Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam completes 5-day running challenge
by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2023
Resimac’s regional sales manager has crossed the finish line in Sydney after running from Coffs Harbour to Sydney in... READ MORE

FBAA memberships break 11k
by Reporter • 7 Jul 2023
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced its membership numbers have hit a new record. READ MORE

NAB to introduce reduced buffers
by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2023
A third big four bank is set to introduce a policy exception to enable certain refinancing borrowers to pass a lower... READ MORE

Brokers paramount in navigating deposit hurdles: Helia

by • 7 Jul 2023
As first home buyers are faced with increasing challenges in saving for a deposit, many are exploring alternative... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 3–7 July
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Jul 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

Matt Wood to head up broker channel at Bank Australia

by Annie Kane • 6 Jul 2023
The former head of mortgage distribution at Citi is set to join the customer-owner lender as its new national manager,... READ MORE