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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

Aussie urges brokers to be ‘proactive’
by • 6 Jul 2023
Home owners are paying up to 70 per cent of their income on mortgage repayments putting their financial security at... READ MORE

Lenders move to include Islamic financing
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jul 2023
More lenders have expanded their offerings to include Islamic financing for Muslim clients. READ MORE

NextGen upgrades Access Seeker service
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jul 2023
The provider of lending technology has announced improvements on its Access Seeker Credit Report. READ MORE

CBA updates clawback policy
by Annie Kane • 5 Jul 2023
The major bank is changing its clawback policy to “help brokers and customers focus on the long term benefits of the... READ MORE

New lending GM appointed at MyState Bank
by Annie Kane • 5 Jul 2023
The non-major bank has appointed a new general manager, lending to lead its broker distribution, retail home lending... READ MORE

Mortgage holders on the brink: Roy Morgan
by • 5 Jul 2023
While the central bank held the cash rate for July, more than 600,000 additional households are at risk of mortgage... READ MORE

CreditorWatch fast-tracks assessment process for brokers
by • 5 Jul 2023
CreditorWatch has joined forces with Credit Sense to streamline and expedite the loan application process, supporting... READ MORE

RBA pauses for 2nd time in 2023
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jul 2023
The decision to hold will come as a welcome relief for many borrowers, however the door is still open for a further... READ MORE

Canstar trials broker offering
by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2023
The financial comparison website is currently trialling a broker offering for consumers via a new Mortgage Broker... READ MORE

Inflation ‘still too high’ for RBA to hold: Finsure
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jul 2023
A lift in the official cash rate is still expected, despite inflation showing signs of slowing. READ MORE

Victorian building collapse support scheme extended

by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2023
The Andrews government is expanding its support to more Victorian home buyers who have been left “out of pocket”... READ MORE

Rate Money removes clawbacks on mortgage line
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2023
The mortgage manager has removed clawbacks and fees from one of its mortgage lines. READ MORE

Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme now live
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2023
Fifty thousand places have opened under the government’s expanded Home Guarantee Schemes, with Westpac and RAMS now... READ MORE

National home prices jumped up in June
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jul 2023
National housing values rose once again during the month of June in a fourth consecutive month of recovery. READ MORE

Aggregator appoints new national brand manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jul 2023
The aggregator has announced that Madeleine Dart has taken on the newly created role of national brand manager. READ MORE