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Bank reveals which rates would trigger ‘considerable’ home buying
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2025
Great Southern Bank has plotted the critical interest rates at which more buyers will begin looking in earnest at...READ MORE

Lenders tipping rate cut at today’s RBA meeting
by Ben Squires • 18 Feb 2025
Market consensus has the RBA delivering its first interest rate cut since November 2020 today, but some economists... READ MORE

Westpac offers multiple offsets, tweaks rates as competition rises
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2025
Borrowers can now access up to 10 offset accounts and tweaked rates at Westpac, as the major bank chases growth in an... READ MORE

Prime Capital launches ‘jumbo’ business loan
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2025
Businesses can now borrow up to $25 million in business finance from the non-bank, as the lender identifies... READ MORE

Industry split over government ban on foreign buyers of existing homes
by Will Paige • 17 Feb 2025
Politicians and brokers are divided on whether the Albanese government’s two-year ban on foreign investors buying... READ MORE

AMP Bank book shrank in FY24 but broker flows growing
by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2025
While the non-major’s loan book shrank in the financial year 2024, its mortgage book returned to growth in the second... READ MORE

Smartmove promotes 4 to new exec roles in regional growth push
by Will Paige • 17 Feb 2025
The mortgage brokerage has created four new leadership roles amid a broader push to grow its regional presence and... READ MORE

HSBC joins Hai Money’s lender panel
by Will Paige • 17 Feb 2025

Sub-aggregation group Hai Money has welcomed the non-major bank to its lender panel.

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Unlock the secrets to business growth at the Better Business Summit...
by Arabella Walton • 17 Feb 2025
A former broker and the current director of coaching business Auctus Coaching, Christian Paterson, will reveal the... READ MORE

Brokers urged to be proactive amid rate cut speculation
by Ben Squires • 14 Feb 2025
Brokers are being encouraged to review the lending landscape before the February rate decision, as more lenders reduce... READ MORE

Brokers have their say on student debt lending changes
by Will Paige • 14 Feb 2025
Members of the industry have tentatively welcomed the move by the Treasury to change how lenders treat student debt,... READ MORE

APRA clarifies presale stance for construction loans
by Annie Kane • 14 Feb 2025
The prudential regulator has written to banks to clarify its position on presales requirements following a request from... READ MORE

Investment home loans fall for first time in almost 2 years
by Will Paige • 14 Feb 2025
The number of new investment loans for dwellings fell in the December 2024 quarter, the first drop since the March... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10–14...
by Ben Squires • 14 Feb 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 14... READ MORE

Younger home buyers face the brunt of delays and setbacks
by Will Paige • 13 Feb 2025
Almost all Generation Z borrowers face challenges when buying a home, according to Mortgage Choice, which has called... READ MORE

Personal lending hits new record high
by Annie Kane • 12 Feb 2025
The value of personal loans hit a new high in the December quarter of 2024, according to new statistics, with brokers... READ MORE

CBA broker flows continue to fall

by Will Paige • 12 Feb 2025
The proportion of broker-originated loans dropped once again at Australia’s largest lender, with two-thirds of home... READ MORE

Major changes to HECS home loan rules
by Ben Squires • 12 Feb 2025
The Treasurer has instructed the regulators to update their guidance to make it easier for those with student debt to... READ MORE

Industry welcomes research showcasing value of brokers
by Annie Kane • 12 Feb 2025
Members of the mortgage and finance broking industry have welcomed new Deloitte research showcasing the value of the... READ MORE

Housing issues grow in importance for voters as election looms
by Will Paige • 12 Feb 2025
Housing-related issues, including affordability concerns, are becoming increasingly important to voters as another... READ MORE

What is the value of the mortgage and finance broking industry?
by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2025
Brokers contribute more than $4 billion to the economy, improve lending competition, help borrowers access lower rates... READ MORE

Shadow assistant treasurer calls for CSLR and serviceability buffer...
by Will Paige • 11 Feb 2025
Liberal Minister Luke Howarth has called for reforms into the CSLR and serviceability buffer, warning that both are... READ MORE

Broker lodges petition to hold property valuers to account
by Will Paige • 11 Feb 2025
A broker has lodged a petition in Parliament calling for property valuations to be better regulated, given... READ MORE

Which housing markets will rate cuts benefit most?
by Will Paige • 11 Feb 2025
The more expensive segments of the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets will likely benefit most from an interest rate... READ MORE

Westpac names former AMP chair and ex-CBA deputy CEO as NEDs
by Will Paige • 11 Feb 2025
A former AMP chair and a former CBA deputy CEO are set to join the major bank’s board as non-executive... READ MORE

How brokers can elevate their business in 2025
by Arabella Walton • 11 Feb 2025
Interest rate rises, a limited housing supply and election uncertainty have created a challenging housing landscape... READ MORE

Lendi Group chief product officer shares tech approach
by Will Paige • 10 Feb 2025
The aggregation business is developing several tech products and embracing AI in an effort to help enhance customer and... READ MORE

HIA calls on government to invest $12bn to ease housing crisis
by Will Paige • 10 Feb 2025
The HIA has urged the government to invest $12 billion in infrastructure over the next five years to help meet housing... READ MORE

Bluestone Home Loans celebrates 25 years
by Ben Squires • 10 Feb 2025
The non-bank lender has refreshed its brand identity and launched a broker-exclusive offer to celebrate 25 years of... READ MORE

NSW Supreme Court approves lender merger
by Ben Squires • 7 Feb 2025

The merger between two lenders has been given the green light by the Supreme Court of NSW.

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