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Business lender found guilty of unlicensed credit activity

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
A non-bank business lender and loan introducer have both been found guilty of engaging in unlicensed credit...READ MORE

Westpac denies it ignored suspected RAMS home loan fraud

by Naomi Neilson and Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
The major bank has said that it acted appropriately in response to allegations that some of its RAMS franchises were... READ MORE

Ray Esho to depart ING

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
ING Australia’s national manager for SME lending, Ray Esho, will depart from the bank next week after 18 years of... READ MORE

SFG rolls out upgraded loan origination platform

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2025
Brokers aggregating under Specialist Finance Group have become the first to access Salestrekker’s new integrated loan... READ MORE

Aggregator white label product surpasses $2bn milestone

by Ben Squires • 16 Apr 2025
Brokers have settled more than $2 billion in Mortgage Choice Freedom loans – funded by Athena Home Loans – in two... READ MORE

MFAA announces National Forum presidents for 2025

by Ben Squires • 16 Apr 2025
The industry body has unveiled its National Forum presidents for 2025, with a few new faces among a string of... READ MORE

February rate cut didn’t boost loan approvals: Loan Market Group

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2025
The February cash rate drop did not result in an uptick in home loan activity, according to data released by Loan... READ MORE

ASIC may publish breach and complaints data

by Will Paige • 15 Apr 2025
A consultation has been launched on the regulator’s plans to publish dashboards showing company breach and complaints... READ MORE

SME borrowing dips amid growing uncertainty

by Ben Squires • 15 Apr 2025
The latest Banjo Barometer SME survey has highlighted the growing level of uncertainty gripping Australia’s small... READ MORE

Broker associations call for more action on housing

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
While welcoming the new election promises for first home buyers, the FBAA and MFAA have both called for more to be... READ MORE

FHB election promises could exacerbate house price problem

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
Concerns have been raised that new demand-side housing initiatives for first home buyers may only increase house prices... READ MORE

‘Too early’ to determine cash rate path: Bullock

by Ben Squires • 14 Apr 2025
The RBA governor has noted the economic fallout from US tariffs but said it is premature to forecast their impact on... READ MORE

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
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