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First Home Buyer Choice ends this week
by Annie Kane • 28 Jun 2023
The NSW government’s initiative to allow first home buyers to choose between stamp duty or an annual property tax... READ MORE

Pepper launches campaign showcasing ‘real-life broker stories’
by Reporter • 28 Jun 2023
Three brokers are appearing in the non-bank’s new marketing campaign showcasing the “real-life difference brokers... READ MORE

Major bank's outage leaves borrowers in 'limbo', broker says
by • 27 Jun 2023
Due to a widespread technical outage CBA borrowers were locked out of their accounts for over seven hours, causing... READ MORE

MFAA calls for a review of the CSLR within 3 years
by • 27 Jun 2023
With stronger protections for consumers who have suffered financial misconduct passed through Parliament, the MFAA... READ MORE

Another bank branch bites the dust
by • 27 Jun 2023
After 60 years a bank branch in Perth has announced it will close its doors, with Bankwest signalling more branches are... READ MORE

The value of SMEs tips half a trillion dollars

by • 27 Jun 2023
While small businesses contribute more than half a trillion dollars to the Australian economy, business confidence... READ MORE

Former MyState head of lending distribution joins law firm
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jun 2023
Ex-MyState Bank head of lending distribution Blake Albones has been appointed as chief sales officer at Galilee... READ MORE

CSLR finally passes Parliament
by Annie Kane • 26 Jun 2023
Legislation for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has passed, with the scheme expected to be operational... READ MORE

AFG appoints 3 executive team members
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jun 2023
The aggregator has announced changes to its executive team as the company heads into the new financial year. READ MORE

Big 4 banks caught up in HWL Ebsworth hack
by Daniel Croft • 26 Jun 2023
The list of high-profile victims of the HWL Ebsworth hack continues to grow, with Australia’s big four banks all... READ MORE

Finalists revealed for Australian Broking Awards 2023
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Jun 2023
Over 250 finalists have been chosen to battle it out at this year’s Australian Broking Awards, run with the support... READ MORE

SMEs to gain new government tax incentives

by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Jun 2023
The Albanese government has announced the delivery of $1.5 billion in new tax incentives for small- to medium-sized... READ MORE

Deposit Assure releases instant issuance
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2023
The deposit bond provider has rolled out instant issuance to help home buyers secure their property on the spot, amid a... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 19–23 June
by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Jun 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23... READ MORE

CBA to offer reduced serviceability buffer
by Annie Kane • 22 Jun 2023
A second big four bank has announced it will drop its serviceability buffer for qualifying refinancers, in a bid to... READ MORE

Nearly all brokers have mortgage prisoner clients: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jun 2023
With rates rising and fixed-rate home loans expiring, 96 per cent of brokers have said they have had at least one... READ MORE

70% of non-English speaking refinancers plan to use a broker
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2023
Fixed-rate borrowers who have English as a second language are more likely to use a broker to refinance than native... READ MORE

Brokers welcome SA stamp duty changes for FHBs
by Annie Kane • 21 Jun 2023
South Australian brokers have welcomed the state government’s move to scrap stamp duty for first home buyers who... READ MORE

Resimac moves to buy Thorn’s asset finance portfolio
by Annie Kane • 21 Jun 2023
The non-bank lender is set to acquire the majority of the asset finance portfolio from diversified financial services... READ MORE

48% of small businesses concerned about financial future: Xero
by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Jun 2023
Almost half of small-business owners are worried about their business’s financial future, a new report has found. READ MORE

Housing lending up in May: CBA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Jun 2023
The major bank has reported that new housing lending increased during May. READ MORE

MFAA backs AFCA’s early triage scheme

by Annie Kane • 20 Jun 2023
The broker association has backed a proposal that would grant the financial complaints body “discretion” to close a... READ MORE

AFG and Brighten announce white label partnership
by Reporter • 20 Jun 2023
AFG brokers will soon be able to access a new white label product, funded by Brighten Home Loans. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice and Athena launch loan without the ‘loyalty tax’
by Annie Kane • 19 Jun 2023
Mortgage Choice and Athena Home Loans have launched a suite of mortgages designed to help borrowers avoid ‘loyalty... READ MORE

Pricing now top priority in broker recommendations: TPLR
by Annie Kane • 19 Jun 2023
Product pricing is now the leading attribute for brokers making lender recommendations to clients, the Third-Party... READ MORE