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Home values rebound after 3-month slide

by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
The start of a long-awaited interest rate easing cycle in February has helped lift national home values, according to...READ MORE

Brokers urged to proactively support SMEs with tax changes

by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
As major tax deductibility changes loom, brokers have an opportunity to “get on the front foot” with SME clients,... READ MORE

Major parties unveil new promises for home buyers

by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2025
The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have both unveiled major new policies to support first home buyers onto... READ MORE

MyState and Auswide set to launch broker pilot

by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2025
In a new pilot, BDMs at the newly merged banking entity will be able to offer brokers products from across the newly... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11...

by Ben Squires • 11 Apr 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11... READ MORE

ING appoints new head of retail

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
The non-major bank is set to welcome NAB’s former EGM for business everyday banking as its new head of... READ MORE

‘We want to get rid of CSLR’, says Howarth

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
The Coalition wants to reform, if not scrap, the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, according to shadow minister for... READ MORE

Tariff turmoil reshapes cash rate outlook

by Will Paige • 10 Apr 2025

Several lenders have updated their forecasts for the central bank’s rate-cut strategy this year.

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Borrowers are more optimistic about their finances, say brokers

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
Easing serviceability, falling interest rates, and strong equity positions have resulted in broker clients feeling more... READ MORE

Loan Market and LMG CEOs unpack multi-model approach

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
With two new CEOs at Loan Market Group, the aggregation and brokerage group leaders have revealed their vision for... READ MORE

Calls rise for government to fix SME ‘cash flow crunch’

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
As the federal election approaches, calls are mounting for government intervention to address rising cash flow... READ MORE

Bridgit appoints new CCO, welcomes new BDMs

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
A new chief commercial officer and three additional business development managers have been appointed at the non-bank... READ MORE

Greens vow to scrap negative gearing if elected

by Annie Kane • 9 Apr 2025
The Australian Greens have again pledged to scrap ‘unfair tax breaks’ such as negative gearing and CGT discounts if... READ MORE

CBA changes its treatment of HELP debt

by Ben Squires • 9 Apr 2025

Australia’s largest lender has confirmed changes to its treatment of student debt.

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CAFBA calls for instant asset write-off to be made permanent

by Will Paige • 9 Apr 2025
The broker association and COSBOA have slammed Labor’s decision to temporarily extend the instant asset write-off by... READ MORE

Metro Finance doubles asset commercial loan capacity

by Will Paige • 9 Apr 2025
The non-bank will now offer individual deals on big-ticket assets up to $1 million after doubling its loan... READ MORE

Selfco launches business lending product

by Will Paige • 9 Apr 2025

A new funding solution from a non-bank lender will let businesses borrow up to $100,000.

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Expectations rise for 50-bp rate cut in May

by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and some bank economists have suggested the central bank may slash the cash rate by 50 bps next... READ MORE

States push ahead with plans to tackle housing shortage

by Will Paige • 8 Apr 2025

State governments are ramping up efforts to boost housing supply.

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Westpac joins home energy rating expansion trial

by Will Paige • 8 Apr 2025
The major has become the latest lender to join a government-backed trial that will see the energy rating scheme... READ MORE

Bluestone launches new investor loading waiver

by Ben Squires • 8 Apr 2025

The non-bank lender has launched a limited-time offer for investors.

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Aussie launches new consumer competition

by Ben Squires • 8 Apr 2025
The brokerage brand has launched a new consumer competition as part of its continued evolution beyond a linear broking... READ MORE

Pressure on mortgage holders expected to ease: RBA

by Will Paige • 7 Apr 2025
The share of borrowers at greater risk of falling behind on their loan has decreased, with the central bank optimistic... READ MORE

LMG adds Selfco to lender panel in asset finance growth push

by Will Paige • 7 Apr 2025

Selfco has joined LMG’s lending panel as the latter continues its asset finance growth drive.

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New Broker Academy launches for 2025

by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2025

The Adviser is pleased to open registrations for its free New Broker Academy.

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Labor commits to instant asset write-off extension if re-elected

by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2025
The Albanese government has committed to extending the $20,000 instant asset write-off for another year if it wins the... READ MORE

More rate cuts expected following US tariff storm

by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2025
All four major banks expect the central bank to cut the cash rate several times this year, with ANZ suggesting the RBA... READ MORE

APRA raises ANZ capital add-on to $1bn

by Will Paige • 4 Apr 2025
The major bank must hold more capital after the regulator indicated “long-standing concerns” over ANZ’s... READ MORE

Connective welcomes OwnHome to its lender panel

by Ben Squires • 4 Apr 2025

The major aggregator has added OwnHome to its lender panel, providing its brokers with a new high LVR solution.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31...

by Ben Squires • 4 Apr 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 4... READ MORE
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