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Prepare for investor ramp-up, NAB tells brokers
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Dec 2021
The big four bank has launched a new guide on property investors for brokers, tipping the fastest growing customer...READ MORE
Younger Australians stay in jobs to secure home loans, survey reveals

Younger Australians stay in jobs to secure home loans, survey reveals
by • 9 Dec 2021
More than 60 per cent of Australian home owners and property savers remain in the current job to improve their chances... READ MORE

Fewer Australians intending to purchase property: CBA Research
by • 8 Dec 2021
Despite the country’s overall intention to spend increasing last month, new data suggests home-buying plans dropped... READ MORE

Qld suburbs named ‘best places’ to invest: ME
by • 24 Nov 2021
The Sunshine State’s appeal to investors has been reaffirmed after the non-major bank’s study found Australia’s... READ MORE

Resimac settled record $2.5bn in 1Q22
by • 17 Nov 2021
The non-bank lender settled a new record in the first three months of this financial year, up 72 per cent on the prior... READ MORE

Borrower priorities differ to what brokers think they are: Connective...
by • 11 Nov 2021
There is a “disconnect” between what borrowers say they want and what brokers think they want, according to new... READ MORE

ING drops variable home loan rates
by • 11 Nov 2021
The non-major bank has become the latest lender to reduce its variable rates for investor and owner-occupier... READ MORE

CBA raises fixed rates - 2021
by • 8 Nov 2021
Select fixed rate home loans with the major bank have increased, less than 24 hours after Westpac announced similar... READ MORE

7/10 brokers unconvinced buffer changes will cool housing market
by • 4 Nov 2021
The majority of brokers remain doubtful that APRA’s buffer rate change will accomplish its intended effect, according... READ MORE

Owner-occupier lending falls for 4th month: ABS
by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Nov 2021
The value of new home loans fell by 1.4 per cent in September, dragged mostly by a 2.7 per cent drop in the... READ MORE

Deposit Power reports 64% growth in 1 year
by • 20 Oct 2021
The deposit bond provider has confirmed a year-on-year growth of almost two-thirds, attributing the increase to broker... READ MORE

Fewer renovations being funded by debt: Houzz
by • 5 Oct 2021
Only one in 10 are now supported by mortgage refinancing, as cash reserves continue to build, according to a new... READ MORE

Owner-occupier lending dragged amid lockdowns
by Sarah Simpkins • 4 Oct 2021
The value of new home loans declined by 4.3 per cent in August, as owner-occupier lending fell amid ongoing COVID-19... READ MORE

22% of investors say they’re unable to refinance
by • 22 Sep 2021
A fifth of investors are unable to refinance at an amount they were previously able to borrow, according to a new... READ MORE
Paul Wright

Broker hits $1bn settlement mark
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Aug 2021
MoneyQuest broker Paul Wright reached $1 billion in paid settlements this week, the Wollongong-based finance specialist... READ MORE
Broking sector unpacks macro policy impact on property

Broking sector unpacks macro policy impact on property
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2021
Low borrowing costs and assessment rates in the home loan market could pose risks to borrowers when asset prices return... READ MORE
RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22

RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its... READ MORE
Home buying intentions at all-time high: NAB

Home buying intentions at all-time high: NAB
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Jul 2021
The major bank said more Australians have said that they intend to buy a new home in 2021, while it has seen record FHB... READ MORE
4 in 10 home owners planning to sell

4 in 10 home owners planning to sell
by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jun 2021
New research has shown a rise in Australians intending to sell their houses, with a growing number looking to... READ MORE
1 in 5 borrowers lies on credit applications

1 in 5 borrowers lies on loan applications
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jun 2021
One-fifth of Australians have admitted to not telling the whole truth on their credit applications, with a researcher... READ MORE
Qld real estate body calls for stamp duty reform

Qld real estate body calls for stamp duty reform
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jun 2021
The REIQ has slammed the Queensland government for failing to act on the eventual scrapping of stamp duty in the... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual halves home loan products

Teachers Mutual halves home loan products
by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Jun 2021
Teachers Mutual has unveiled a new streamlined home loan portfolio, slashing its previous six offerings down to three... READ MORE
Housing and rental affordability slides

Housing and rental affordability slides
by Reporter • 7 Jun 2021
The proportion of income required to meet loan repayments has increased, sending housing affordability down a slippery... READ MORE
Vic opposition vows to scrap stamp duty

Vic opposition vows to scrap stamp duty
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 May 2021
The Victorian opposition party said that it would scrap the Labor government’s stamp duty tax increase on the family... READ MORE
Property investor loans overtake first home buyers

Property investor loans overtake first home buyers
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 May 2021
The mortgage market share occupied by property investors is now exceeding first home buyers, a property technology... READ MORE
Home buyers daunted by pre-approval process: Aussie

Home buyers daunted by pre-approval process: Aussie
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 May 2021
More than two-fifths of all property buyers are confused about the home loan pre-approval process while over half said... READ MORE
Victoria releases the 2021-22 budget

Victoria releases the 2021-22 budget
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 May 2021
Victoria’s budget for 2021-22 has included increased stamp duty and land tax rates for “top-end” property owners,... READ MORE
What’s in the budget 2021-22?

What’s in the budget 2021-22?
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2021
The federal budget for 2021-22 has been handed down, outlining a range of steps to support home ownership and help... READ MORE
Automating broker loan assessments ‘on the priority list’: ANZ

Automating broker loan assessments ‘on the priority list’: ANZ
by Annie Kane • 5 May 2021
The CEO of the major bank has confirmed that broker turnarounds are still taking too long, but added that the bank is... READ MORE
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