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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.
READ MOREBorrowers 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.
READ MORECAFBA 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.
READ MOREExpectations 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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