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Macquarie home loan book grows 9% in 6 months
by Ben Squires • 4 Nov 2024

The lender has revealed its home loan portfolio grew 9 per cent over the six months to September 2024.

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Treasury keen to engage with brokers: Stephen Jones

by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2024
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has told the FBAA conference that Treasury will continue to engage with brokers to... READ MORE

Non-bank lender welcomes new GM of sales
by Ben Squires • 1 Nov 2024

The lender has announced a newly created role designed to help drive growth and strengthen broker partnerships.

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Commercial property sentiment remains negative
by Ben Squires • 1 Nov 2024

The latest index print has reflected softening business conditions and subdued economic growth.

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Assetline Capital expands product range

by Ben Squires • 1 Nov 2024
The new offerings come as part of a strategic move for the non-bank to establish itself as a full-service... READ MORE

Loan Market appoints new state director for NSW and ACT
by Ben Squires • 1 Nov 2024
The new appointment sees Loan Market strengthen its local leadership team in NSW and ACT with a “familiar... READ MORE

Prospa unveils new quoting tool for brokers
by Ben Squires • 31 Oct 2024
The lender has unveiled a new tool that gives brokers the ability to provide on-the-spot quotes.... READ MORE

Final week to submit for Better Business Awards 2025
by Ben Squires • 31 Oct 2024
Nominations and submissions are closing soon for the 12th annual Better Business Awards, run in collaboration with... READ MORE

ASIC launches legal action against lender
by Reporter • 31 Oct 2024

The regulator has commenced proceedings against a private lender.

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Wisr records rise in loan originations

by Ben Squires • 31 Oct 2024
The fintech lender’s latest market update has revealed “significant” growth for the quarter ending 30 September... READ MORE

CPI returns to RBA target band
by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024

New CPI figures have shown inflation returning to the RBA’s target range for the first time since 2021.

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New loan volumes up 16% YOY
by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
PEXA has revealed year-on-year increases in both residential and commercial new loan volumes for the September 2024... READ MORE

ASIC warns of potential AI ‘governance gap’
by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
Nearly half of the licensees in ASIC’s review did not have AI policies in place that considered fairness,... READ MORE

Housing Australia approved almost $880m in AHBA loans in FY24
by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
The national housing agency’s loans have supported the supply of more than 2,400 social and affordable homes across... READ MORE

Mutual bank partners with Mission Australia
by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
Great Southern Bank has announced a partnership with the charity that will deliver energy and efficiency upgrades to... READ MORE

Qld and WA top SME growth forecasts: ScotPac
by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2024

SMEs in the two states have surged to the top of national rankings for projected business growth.

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AFCA calls for industry response to rise in First Nations complaints
by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2024
Complaints from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples surged by 25 per cent in the past financial year,... READ MORE

Rise in demand for hybrid and EV loans from borrowers under 35
by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2024
Data from a major bank has revealed a significant increase in the number of hybrid and EV new car loans for young... READ MORE

Most Australians have experienced a cyber attack: NAB
by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2024
The major bank’s latest cyber security report has highlighted the escalating threat of cyber crime to brokers and... READ MORE

AFCA complaints hit new record in FY24
by Annie Kane • 28 Oct 2024
The financial complaints body received more than 100,000 complaints in a financial year for the first time, setting a... READ MORE

Governments should ‘reassess’ home buyer offerings: Lendi Group...
by Annie Kane • 28 Oct 2024
With state elections on the horizon, the CEO of Lendi Group has urged governments to “think of new strategies” to... READ MORE

Lending laws ‘holding back the Australian dream’: Senator Bragg
by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2024
After hearing evidence from the banking industry in the final hearing for the Senate home ownership inquiry, senator... READ MORE

APRA defends 3 per cent buffer, flags that exceptions are available

by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2024
The prudential regulator has told the Senate inquiry that it believes the 3 per cent buffer is appropriate, but... READ MORE

Non-major bank adopts e-signature technology
by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2024
The lender has implemented the eSign feature into its lodgement system to enable brokers to use digital signatures in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21–25...
by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 25... READ MORE

ASIC unconvinced easing RLOs would increase ‘affordable credit’
by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2024
An ASIC commissioner has cast doubt on suggestions that easing responsible lending obligations would make credit more... READ MORE

ABA backs ‘conversations’ on changing buffers
by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2024
The banking industry association has told the Senate home ownership inquiry it believes APRA’s 3 per cent... READ MORE

MyState/Auswide merger in ‘best interests’ of shareholders
by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2024
“Extensive due diligence” on the MyState/Auswide Bank merger has convinced the bank boards that it would be “in... READ MORE

Brighten launches new broker portal

by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2024

The non-bank has released a new, cloud-based broker portal to help enhance its broker offering.

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‘A bad tax’: Housing Minister says stamp duty should be axed
by Juliet Helmke • 24 Oct 2024
Federal Housing Minister, Clare O’Neil, has made it clear she’s no fan of states and territories’ current... READ MORE
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