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Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers

PM hints at planning approvals reform as roundtable looms
by Will Paige • 14 Aug 2025
Possible changes to tax and planning approvals look set to be among the key talking points at the government’s... READ MORE
CBA

Share of proprietary loans grows at CBA, new AI partnership announced
by Will Paige • 13 Aug 2025
The proportion of broker-originated mortgages continues to fall at CBA, as it reveals a new partnership with OpenAI. READ MORE
First time buyers

‘Stepping stone’ home buying on the rise: Mortgage Choice
by Will Paige • 13 Aug 2025
Home buyers are increasingly motivated to buy property as an investment, rather than a ‘forever home’, new Mortgage... READ MORE

New AI workshop for brokers launches
by Reporter • 13 Aug 2025
With artificial intelligence fast reshaping how brokers and finance brokers engage clients, manage compliance, and... READ MORE
RBA

RBA slashes cash rate to lowest level in over 2 years
by Will Paige • 12 Aug 2025
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Board has voted unanimously to lower the cash rate to 3.60 per cent. READ MORE

Westpac confirms retail banking head
by Annie Kane • 12 Aug 2025
The big four bank has welcomed a new CEO for the consumer division, leading the bank’s retail banking division. READ MORE
Housing

Majors upgrade house price outlook on lower rates
by Will Paige • 12 Aug 2025
Two of the big four banks are tipping stronger gains on home prices as lower interest rates and supply constraints... READ MORE

SME lender calls for ‘immediate reinstatement’ of SME support
by Annie Kane • 12 Aug 2025
The non-bank lender has slammed the NSW government for its move to scrap a business support program, calling for its... READ MORE

PEXA seeks to recover interoperability cost
by Annie Kane • 11 Aug 2025
The future of competition in e-conveyancing is being thrown into further doubt, as PEXA reveals it is seeking to... READ MORE
Broker advice

Mortgage regret could create new openings for brokers
by Will Paige • 11 Aug 2025
Almost two-thirds of mortgagors believe they may have missed out on a better home loan deal, new Mortgage Choice data... READ MORE
Michele Bullock

Major banks align in tipping RBA rate cut
by Will Paige • 11 Aug 2025
The market widely expects the central bank to lower rates by 25 basis points this week. READ MORE
Debt

Debt helpline demand surges to 6-year high
by Will Paige • 11 Aug 2025
Housing stress has ranked among the biggest problems for Australians calling the National Debt Helpline, as demand for... READ MORE
PEXA

PEXA enters NT as transactions top $1tn
by Will Paige • 11 Aug 2025
The online property exchange platform has launched in the Northern Territory to complete its national network after... READ MORE

LMG Asset Finance adds TP24 to lender panel
by Annie Kane • 11 Aug 2025
LMG Asset Finance has welcomed global business lender TP24 to its growing lender panel, making its revolving credit... READ MORE
Derry Tanzil and Marco Conciatore

Why brokers are turning to commercial lending to grow their business
by Will Paige • 8 Aug 2025
More brokers are exploring opportunities in commercial and asset finance as the residential lending market becomes... READ MORE

ANZ updates lending policy for self-employed borrowers
by Annie Kane • 8 Aug 2025
The major bank has rolled out a series of changes to its mortgage policies to make it easier for self-employed... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8...
by Ben Squires • 8 Aug 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Investor lending helps AMP Bank return to growth

by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2025
Non-major bank AMP Bank has seen a return to loan book growth in 2025 and is anticipating a stronger second half as it... READ MORE
Jim Chalmers

Government accepts majority of banking review recommendations
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has agreed to eight of nine recommendations outlined in a review into small and medium‑sized... READ MORE

LMG reports second-highest approvals on record

by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2025
Mortgage approvals at the aggregation and brokerage group rose to $4.62 billion in June 2025, the second-highest figure... READ MORE
Owen Wilson

Mortgage Choice growth boosts REA Group earnings
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
Strong submissions and settlement growth at Mortgage Choice have contributed to a lift in earnings at parent company... READ MORE
Nicole Evans

Wisr launches secured personal loan product
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
Borrowers can use cars or caravans as qualifying assets to secure personal loans with a reduced interest rate. READ MORE
Housebuilding

Policy rethink needed to boost housing supply, Cotality warns
by Will Paige • 7 Aug 2025
A bottleneck in the build phase is hindering government efforts to accelerate new housing delivery, Cotality research... READ MORE
Wealth transfer brokers

Broking industry set for shake-up from $3.5tn wealth transfer
by Will Paige • 6 Aug 2025
Brokers can benefit from a massive $3.5 trillion wealth transfer wave set to pass down from Baby Boomers. READ MORE

Loan Market launches major consumer campaign

by Annie Kane • 6 Aug 2025
The major brokerage is launching a multimillion-dollar consumer campaign as it prepares for growth. READ MORE