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NSW borrowers compare property tax costs amid new scheme
by • 17 Jan 2023
More than 55,000 Australians have used an online calculator to understand their options under the NSW First Home...READ MORE
Refinancing hits ‘all-time high’ in November: ABS
by Fabian Cotter • 16 Jan 2023
A new record has been set for external refinancing, with more than $19.5 billion of loans changing lenders in November,... READ MORE
NSW property tax option starts today
by Annie Kane • 16 Jan 2023
NSW’s First Home Buyer Choice has officially come into effect today, enabling buyers to opt out of paying stamp duty... READ MORE
Over half of SMEs expect Australia will enter a recession
by Jon Bragg • 16 Jan 2023
A new survey has gauged the views of Aussie small and medium-sized enterprises... READ MORE
Pepper Money announced as partner of Wests Tigers
by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2023
The non-bank lender has become a premier partner of the NSW-based rugby league team synonymous with legend Benji... READ MORE
Aggregator bolsters broker support team
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
outsource Financial has expanded its level of support to keep up with growth and better maintain its relationship with... READ MORE
Moneytech offering Velocity Points to SME customers
by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2023
The SME lender has partnered with Virgin Australia Business Flyer and Velocity Frequent Flyer to offer Velocity Points... READ MORE
Marketplace Finance recruits relationship manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
The brokerage has announced the appointment of Kim Le Sech, expanding its relationship management team and upholding... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 9 to 13 January
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE
Athena ramps up broker strategy with new head of distribution
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The fintech lender has hired Adelaide Bank’s former head of broker to accelerate its entry into the third-party... READ MORE
Home Equity Access Scheme not a credit product: ASIC
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The financial regulator has clarified that the government’s Home Equity Access Scheme is not considered a credit... READ MORE
33% of Aussies saving to buy a home: BOQ
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
Research by the non-major bank has revealed the top financial goals its customers are saving towards in 2023.
READ MOREResolve Finance celebrates $1.5bn in loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
The brokerage has announced that it has now written more than $1.5 billion in loans.
READ MOREBrokerage opens office in Nepal
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
Smartmove has opened its first office in Nepal as the brokerage expands its loan processing support for brokers and... READ MORE
Borrowers encouraged to use Victorian Homebuyer Fund
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
The Andrews government has encouraged home buyers to utilise its shared equity scheme, the Victorian Homebuyer Fund, to... READ MORE
NAB brings $1k flood grants to WA and NT
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Jan 2023
The major bank has opened applications for the emergency grants to Western Australian and Northern Territory customers... READ MORE
Almost 1/3 of mortgagors plan to refinance in 2023
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
A survey commissioned by Mortgage Choice found that around one-third of Australian home loan customers are considering... READ MORE
More majors offer WA flood support
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
NAB, ANZ, and Westpac have made financial assistance offers available to flood-affected customers in Western... READ MORE
Government looks to help older home owners retrofit homes
by Fabian Cotter • 10 Jan 2023
A new program is being developed to enable elderly home owners to take up loans or use home equity to make... READ MORE
Brokers reveal borrowers’ top rising-rate questions — and why
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023
Many borrowers are experiencing rising rates for the first time, but are they asking brokers the right questions now?... READ MORE
3 predictions impacting mortgage lending in 2023: Wave Money
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023
Post-pandemic conditions could impact home lending this year in three key ways, Wave Money has predicted.
READ MOREGovernment extends mental health funding for small businesses
by Jon Bragg • 9 Jan 2023
Over $15 million has been pledged for mental health and financial counselling support.
READ MOREAussie east coast housing demand flips post-pandemic: PEXA
by Fabian Cotter • 6 Jan 2023
While pandemic housing demand saw buyers leave the metro areas, the trend’s switched, latest PEXA data has... READ MORE
CBA expands flood assistance to Kimberley region
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jan 2023
The major bank has extended its Emergency Assistance services to customers in flood-affected areas in Western... READ MORE
What reforms to property taxation could mean for first home buyers
by Stephen Timm • 6 Jan 2023
In a property market already difficult for first home buyers to access, there’s been much conversation on the... READ MORE
Housing values fell 5.3% over 2022: CoreLogic
by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jan 2023
The monthly rate of decline between September and November 2022 left the housing market on the largest calendar year... READ MORE
How state governments moved on property in 2022
by Kyle Robbins • 5 Jan 2023
Following two years of incredible property price growth, some governments across the country implemented measures to... READ MORE
Investors face tougher penalties for breaking foreign investment laws
by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jan 2023
As of 1 January 2023, investors who flout foreign investment laws for residential properties will be hit with double... READ MORE
Financial stability top priority for New Year’s resolutions
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jan 2023
New research conducted by two major banks has indicated that Australians are prioritising their financial wellbeing in... READ MORE
Inflation-hit SMEs eye business loans in 2023: Survey
by Fabian Cotter • 4 Jan 2023
A majority of Australian SMEs would take out a loan this year to counter inflation costs, an industry survey has... READ MORE

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