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CSLR levy jumps $60.7m after revision

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jul 2026
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has released its FY27 revised levy estimate, revealing a significant jump in the... READ MORE

Industry warns SMSF resi ban will choke new supply
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jul 2026
Lenders and developers have warned that the government’s move to ban SMSF residential borrowing could prevent... READ MORE

Ministers play down price slides as housing values dip
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jul 2026
Federal ministers have insisted that recent price falls are moderate, even as fresh data shows some markets... READ MORE

Affordability plunges to 30-year low as costs climb
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jul 2026
New figures have shown affordability plummeting to its lowest point in over 30 years, with borrowers under increasingly... READ MORE

Income limits raised for Help to Buy
by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2026
Taxable income limits for the government’s shared equity home buying scheme have increased for the financial year... READ MORE

Macquarie extends mortgage lead as BOQ shrinks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jul 2026
Macquarie Bank’s housing portfolio kept racing ahead in May, while the Bank of Queensland’s housing loan book... READ MORE

Majors say RBA minutes strike ‘hawkish’ tone
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jul 2026
Economists at the major banks have read the June RBA minutes as hawkish, with the central bank pointing to persistently... READ MORE

Payday Super kicks in: Here’s what you need to know

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jul 2026
Super payments have now moved to every payday, lifting obligations and testing SMEs’ financial resilience. READ MORE

Businesses battle fresh wave of cost pressures
by Reporter • 1 Jul 2026
Rising overheads, staffing costs, and upcoming finance and debt commitments are weighing on Australian businesses,... READ MORE

Wellness Wednesday: Jay Nash, Empire Finance Mortgage Brokers
by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2026
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

Associations set out playbook for brokers amid fraud storm
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jun 2026
Industry associations have outlined how the broking profession should confront surging mortgage-fraud headlines and... READ MORE

Trust tax shake-up alarms small-business advocates
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jun 2026
Small-business leaders have warned that the new trust rules could sharply lift tax bills for small businesses,... READ MORE

RBA codifies crisis toolkit for low-rate environment

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jun 2026
A new RBA framework has rewritten the rulebook for how the central bank will respond if interest rates are pushed back... READ MORE

NAB calls for National Economic Crime Strategy amid growing mortgage...
by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2026
The major bank is calling for a co-ordinated approach to better protect industry, consumers, and the broader economy... READ MORE

AMP reopens SMSF applications following broker feedback
by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2026
New SMSF applications will be accepted at the non-major bank after the lender U-turned on its decision to cease writing... READ MORE

outsource Financial featured in historic leadership publication
by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2026
The aggregator has been featured in a prestigious new publication exploring 325 years of leadership within the... READ MORE

HOUSING TAX REFORMS: The latest updates
by Reporter • 28 Jun 2026
The latest changes and updates on housing tax reform, as reported by Momentum Media’s mortgages, accounting, and... READ MORE

Jobless rate eases, spending jumps complicate rate path
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
Mixed signals from jobs and household demand have spurred debate over the cash rate path moving forward. READ MORE

Judo lifts provisions as SME loan losses bite
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
A surprise credit hit from three stressed business borrowers has forced Judo Bank to lift credit provisions. READ MORE

Investor reset, steep price falls expected in FY27
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
Fresh projections have pointed to considerable price falls in the southern capitals, unit resilience, and a tax-driven... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22–26...
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE

Negative gearing, CGT reforms pass Parliament
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The housing tax reforms on negative gearing and capital gains tax have officially passed both houses of Parliament. READ MORE

Lenders unite to condemn SMSF resi borrowing ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Non-bank lenders have mounted a joint campaign against the federal government’s SMSF residential borrowing... READ MORE

SMSF resi ban ‘a grenade’, warn brokers

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Brokers have said the ban on new residential borrowing has significantly impacted pipelines, unsettled trustees, and... READ MORE

ASIC car loan crackdown targets broker oversight
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The regulator has flagged risky distributor conduct, steep fees, and weak hardship support in a fresh review of car... READ MORE