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Major housing schemes set to change this tax year

by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
As the new financial year kicks off, a spate of new and expanded housing schemes is set to come online. READ MORE

FBAA welcomes new board director and state presidents
by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
The broker association has revealed new state presidents and vice-presidents and appointed a new director to the... READ MORE

ASIC sues loan agency over alleged unconscionable conduct
by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2025
A small amount credit provider is being sued by the regulator for unconscionable debt recovery practices and unfair... READ MORE
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MA Money turns on ApplyOnline®
by Will Paige • 1 Jul 2025
MA Money has become the latest lender to adopt NextGen’s loan application tech ApplyOnline. READ MORE

Cost pressures impacting SME staffing: ScotPac
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
Rising costs have thrust difficult staff decisions upon many SMEs, according to the non-bank lender’s latest data. READ MORE

Moneytech launches new line of credit solution
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
The non-bank lender has launched a new line of credit solution for SMEs developed partly in response to feedback from... READ MORE

Finsure reaches new broker milestone
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
More brokers are writing loans under the Finsure banner than ever before, according to new data from the major... READ MORE

Time for business owners to revisit their strategy
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
Brokers have been encouraged to use the start of a new financial year as a chance to ensure their businesses are set up... READ MORE
Female brokers

Female broker numbers stable, but further work needed: MFAA
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
The number and proportion of female brokers in the industry have remained stable over the past 12 months, according to... READ MORE

Money Quest Group appoints new state relationship managers
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The brokerage brand and boutique aggregator has bolstered its team with two new appointments. READ MORE
Crypto mortgages

US regulator orders lending giants to consider crypto for mortgages
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
US lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been instructed to prepare their businesses to consider... READ MORE
Tax

Funding inquiries spike 486% as tax reforms loom: LMG
by Will Paige • 27 Jun 2025
Brokers across the LMG network are reporting a surge in business funding inquiries linked to tax deductibility changes... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27...
by Ben Squires • 27 Jun 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 27... READ MORE

Open banking platform launches for brokers
by Annie Kane • 26 Jun 2025
An open baking portal has opened up to the broker channel, enabling them to access verified financial data for... READ MORE
Queensland

Qld to launch new home ownership scheme
by Will Paige • 26 Jun 2025
The state’s new home ownership scheme will see the government make an equity contribution of up to 30 per cent on new... READ MORE
Money

Rate forecasts shift after underlying inflation drops to 4-year low

by Will Paige • 26 Jun 2025
Major banks have begun changing cash rate forecasts after underlying inflation eased in May. READ MORE

Household Capital prints $270m RMBS
by Ben Squires • 26 Jun 2025
The retirement lending specialist has printed a $270 million RMBS public term issuance to meet borrower demand. READ MORE
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Falling rates keep mortgage arrears at low levels
by Will Paige • 25 Jun 2025
Arrears remain at historically low levels and are expected to trend lower, according to Cotality, as rate cuts ease... READ MORE
Sydney

NSW unveils ‘pre-sale finance guarantee’
by Will Paige • 25 Jun 2025
The NSW government has unveiled a range of budgetary measures to ease housing pressures, including broader land tax... READ MORE

NAB appoints new leader to focus on digital, UBank

by Annie Kane • 25 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced a new group executive for digital, data, and artificial intelligence, who will also be... READ MORE
Canberra

ACT to reform stamp duty threshold and planning laws
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
The ACT government will increase the stamp duty concession threshold, invest in new affordable homes, and change... READ MORE
ACCC

Could new fees cause mutual banking merger momentum to fade?
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Proposed regulatory fees for merger assessments could exceed $1 million, potentially slowing further consolidation... READ MORE
Jon Sutton - ScotPac

SMEs at risk from overdependence on one client: ScotPac
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Business insolvencies are a major concern for SMEs due to the risks tied to an over-reliance on a small pool of... READ MORE
ANZ

ANZ warns of sharp rise in EOFY scams
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
ANZ saw a spike in attempted rebate and extortion scams at the end of the last financial year. READ MORE

CBA makes Simple Home Loan available to broker
by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2025
The major bank has announced its new ‘Simple’ variable rate home loan option is now available to brokers. READ MORE