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Expanded First Home Guarantee could lead to higher prices: RBA
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The central bank’s governor has answered a number of questions on housing and inflation in an appearance before the...READ MORE
CBA named among world’s top 4 banks for AI
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The major bank has been named among the top banks in the world for artificial intelligence maturity in 2025, according... READ MORE
CEFC reports record-breaking year
by Ben Squires • 13 Oct 2025
The government-owned ‘green’ bank has reported a record-breaking year as it continues to seek to shape new... READ MORE
MFAA and CAFBA meet to advance shared values
by Annie Kane • 10 Oct 2025
The boards of the MFAA and CAFBA have met to discuss the next phase of the associations’ strategic partnership... READ MORE
Major bank welcomes new senior leaders
by Annie Kane • 10 Oct 2025
ANZ has welcomed a new group executive for its Australian retail bank, as well as a new group CRO and group... READ MORE
Former neobank CEO disqualified for a period of 8 years
by Annie Kane • 9 Oct 2025
The former CEO and a non-executive director of collapsed neobank Xinja Bank have become the first people to be... READ MORE
AFG takes minority stake in asset finance brokerage
by Ben Squires • 9 Oct 2025
The ASX-listed aggregator has taken a minority equity position in a Brisbane-based asset finance brokerage, as it... READ MORE
Connective rebrands white label portfolio
by Ben Squires • 9 Oct 2025
The major aggregator has confirmed that Connective Home Loans will now fall under a new brand identity.
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Pallas Capital welcomes 2 senior appointments
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2025
The private lender has welcomed a new director of origination and senior business development and aggregator... READ MORE
Pepper Money launches 90% LVR SMSF Loan with no LMI
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2025
The non-bank is now offering full-doc SMSF residential loans of up to $1 million with a loan-to-value ratio of 90 per... READ MORE
Former lender CEO joins PEXA
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2025
The former MoneyPlace CEO has joined PEXA as its new chief customer and commercial officer, alongside several other... READ MORE
People First Bank grows loan book to over $21bn
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2025
The banking group has seen its book grow to over $21 billion, noting its lending upgrades are helping it accelerate... READ MORE
MA Money launches new loans with no clawbacks
by Ben Squires • 8 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has expanded its product range with the launch of three new loan offerings to its broker... READ MORE
Another major pushes back next rate cut call to February
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
ANZ now sees the first realistic chance for a rate cut in February, when the RBA should have a clearer picture that... READ MORE
Most Australian mortgagors remain resilient as pressures ease: RBA
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2025
Australian households with mortgages remain well-positioned to meet repayments and maintain financial buffers, even as... READ MORE
Bluestone Home Loans expands range with new expat loans
by Ben Squires • 7 Oct 2025
The lender’s new expat loans have been designed to offer Australians living overseas competitive rates and flexible... READ MORE
Bizcap targets SMES with new line of credit
by Ben Squires • 6 Oct 2025
The SME lender has positioned its new line of credit product as a solution for businesses seeking an alternative to... READ MORE
Bluestone Home Loans cuts rates despite RBA call
by Ben Squires • 6 Oct 2025
Another lender has moved out of market and reduced interest rates on its products, despite the central bank’s... READ MORE
Westpac to scrap trail commissions in NZ
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The major bank is currently holding discussions with aggregators about plans to scrap trail commissions for mortgage... READ MORE
Brokers least favoured channel for First Home Guarantee Scheme
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
Despite a surge in interest, brokers are the least favoured channel for prospective buyers accessing the expanded Home... READ MORE
Newcastle Greater Mutual reports record number of mortgagors in FY25
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2025
The mutual banking group’s home loan book rose 7 per cent over the financial year 2025, with a record 12,122 home... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 29...
by Ben Squires • 3 Oct 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 3... READ MORE
Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2025
A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched,... READ MORE
Commercial Finance Awards 2025 finalists revealed
by Arabella Walton • 2 Oct 2025
Several broking professionals and businesses have been announced as finalists in this year’s Commercial Finance... READ MORE
Connective launches ‘own’ white label product
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2025
The major aggregator has launched a new product through its white label lending solutions arm, the first backed by the... READ MORE
Mortgage Ezy cuts rates, raises trail commissions
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The non-bank lender has cut rates by up to 0.50 per cent and increased trail commissions on all... READ MORE
Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary... READ MORE
Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2025
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today,... READ MORE
Spring selling season sees housing values surge
by Ben Squires • 1 Oct 2025
Supply-side issues and increased borrowing capacity have led to the strongest monthly increase in national dwelling... READ MORE
LMG welcomes new group executive member
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2025
The aggregation group has announced the appointment of a new group executive of product, tech, and data to spearhead... READ MORE
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