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ATO to act on SME tax debt, brokers warned
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Sep 2021
SMEs and their brokers have been urged to be vigilant as the ATO begins acting on powers to disclose SME tax debt to... READ MORE

Qld tourism injected with $70m grants
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Sep 2021
Tourism and hospitality businesses in Queensland that are facing significant hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis will... READ MORE

Lenders begin releasing ‘target markets’ for loans
by Annie Kane • 28 Sep 2021
Target market determinations for mortgage products are starting to be released by lenders, ahead of the new laws coming... READ MORE

Paperwork burden driving borrowers to brokers: Survey
by Annie Kane • 28 Sep 2021
Navigating home loan paperwork is one of the top reasons consumers use brokers, a new survey from non-bank lender... READ MORE

Judo Bank commits to SME Recovery Loan Scheme

by Annie Kane • 28 Sep 2021
The SME bank will be participating in the revamped SME Recovery Loan Scheme, which will launch on Friday (1 October). READ MORE

Concerns flagged over housing supply shortage
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Sep 2021
A property body has raised housing affordability concerns in NSW after data showed a decline in the number of new homes... READ MORE

Proportion of female brokers drops to new low
by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021
The number and proportion of female brokers have dropped to a record low, according to the MFAA. READ MORE

CBA streamlines serviceability for self-employed borrowers
by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021
The major bank has “simplified” its serviceability and assessment process for some self-employed borrowers,... READ MORE

ANZ customers sent $77m to scammers, reveals CEO
by • 27 Sep 2021
The chief executive of the major bank has informed MPs that increasing cyber attacks, and challenges in reporting... READ MORE

Resimac announces reduction in interest rate
by • 27 Sep 2021
The non-bank lender has confirmed it will lower the interest rates for its Prime and Prime Flex packages.  READ MORE

Major bank CEOs flag SME ‘pressure’
by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2021
The heads of CBA and ANZ have acknowledged to MPs the growing pressures facing SMEs, but noted that only a small... READ MORE

CAFBA announces board changes
by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2021
The broker association has announced board changes following the resignation of Renee Tocco, as she pursues a new... READ MORE

SME revenue divide expected to widen: ScotPac
by • 24 Sep 2021
Half of SMEs expect revenue to grow this year but a record proportion is also bracing for revenue decline, according to... READ MORE

Suncorp introduces green cashback bonus
by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2021
The non-major bank is offering up to $3,000 to mortgage customers with solar systems installed on their homes. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20-24...
by Reporter • 24 Sep 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending... READ MORE

Mortgage brokers writing commercial loans hit high
by Sarah Simpkins • 23 Sep 2021
The number of mortgage brokers branching into commercial loans has surpassed previous records, while the value of... READ MORE

Asset finance neo-lender launches to broker channel
by Annie Kane • 23 Sep 2021
A new fintech backed by Resimac has launched, aiming to overcome broker pain points when writing asset and equipment... READ MORE

ASX-listed lender joins FAST panel
by • 23 Sep 2021
A personal lender has become the latest addition to the aggregator’s lender panel. READ MORE

34% of Australians know someone who has lost $150k in a scam
by • 23 Sep 2021
The ABA has launched a new campaign highlighting the growing threat of scams, after finding that one in three... READ MORE

Former Westpac head of third party to lead BOQ business bank
by Annie Kane • 22 Sep 2021
The non-major bank has announced the appointment of a former Westpac head of third party as its new ​​group... READ MORE

Climate change threatens property values: RBA
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Sep 2021
A number of regions could see a material decline in housing prices due to physical risk from climate change, according... READ MORE

22% of investors say they’re unable to refinance
by • 22 Sep 2021
A fifth of investors are unable to refinance at an amount they were previously able to borrow, according to a new... READ MORE

Prospa acquires brokerage
by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021
The SME lender has acquired a commercial finance brokerage and welcomed its director to the team as northern regional... READ MORE

Stamp duty, supply blocking housing affordability: REA
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Sep 2021
Reforming stamp duty, increasing housing supply and further extending home-buyer assistance would help housing... READ MORE

First home buyers flee big cities
by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021
Analysis of broker-originated loans has shown that their first home buyer clients are increasingly looking outside of... READ MORE