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Macquarie keeps sprinting as Suncorp, BOQ fall back
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jun 2026
Investor demand and Macquarie’s rapid expansion have continued to reshape the mortgage pecking order in April. READ MORE

Young Aussies reset the rules of money, ING finds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jun 2026
Younger generations are pushing ahead with investing, side hustles, and flexible housing plans, according to new... READ MORE

RBA flags ageing, highly geared pockets in investor ranks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jun 2026
A small group of heavily indebted, multi‑property owners is emerging as a key vulnerability in Australia’s housing... READ MORE

ABA pushes for tightening of CSLR rules
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Jun 2026
The ABA is calling for an overhaul of the CSLR, warning that without changes, the safety net risks double‑paying some... READ MORE

CBA hard-wires negative gearing changes into servicing
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jun 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has redrawn its investor calculators as major lenders rapidly follow suit. READ MORE

Bridging tipped to move centre stage after budget shake-up
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jun 2026
Bridgit’s chief commercial officer has said shifting tax rules and slower sales are rewriting the bridging playbook. READ MORE

$20k sting as Tasmanian stamp duty clock ticks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 Jun 2026
Tasmanian first home buyers face a costly trap if settlements slip past a looming deadline. READ MORE

CGT and negative gearing overhaul to face Senate inquiry
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 May 2026
The federal government’s tax overhaul will head to a Senate probe as Treasury modelling reveals who benefited most... READ MORE

Brokers split on how fast banks should rewrite investor rules
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 May 2026
Brokers are split on whether banks should rush to strip negative‑gearing benefits out of investor serviceability... READ MORE

APRA keeps serviceability settings steady amid uncertainty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 May 2026
The prudential regulator has opted for stability, holding key mortgage controls in place. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25–29 May
by Reporter • 29 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 29... READ MORE

Finsure, Hai Money end legal stand-off with confidential settlement
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
A confidential settlement has ended Hai Money’s court fight with Finsure over its termination of the sub-aggregation... READ MORE

Broker and ex-banker charged over alleged mortgage fraud ring
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
Police allege a Sydney broker and former bank manager helped an organised crime group orchestrate tens of millions of... READ MORE

CPI falls as banks predict June hold

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
Inflation data for April has come in lower than expected, with the major banks now forecasting the Reserve Bank to keep... READ MORE

Comyn says CGT changes should only apply to property
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 May 2026
CBA CEO Matt Comyn has said Labor’s capital gains tax shake‑up should stop at property, as new analysis from... READ MORE

Judge blasts Westpac as hefty hardship penalty handed down
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
Westpac has been ordered to pay a $26 million civil penalty after the Federal Court found the major bank repeatedly... READ MORE

Broker calls for urgent action on ‘uncompetitive’ defence home...
by Annie Kane • 27 May 2026
Military personnel may be paying up to $130,000 more on their mortgage because of an uncompetitive federal scheme, a... READ MORE

MFAA: Brokers swamped by investor queries after budget

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
A new MFAA webinar has confirmed that investor clients are already flooding brokers with questions about Labor’s... READ MORE

Rate Money adds HQ firepower to back expanding network
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
Rate Money has announced two senior appointments as it looks to sharpen credit support and deepen relationships across... READ MORE

ASIC issues warning on look-alike notices for business renewals
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 May 2026
ASIC has sounded the alarm on a wave of unofficial renewal notices that resemble its own paperwork. READ MORE

More lenders announce investor servicing reset
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 May 2026
Two more lenders have begun hard‑wiring Labor’s negative gearing changes into their systems, tightening how... READ MORE

Third-party fraud dropped in 2025
by Annie Kane • 26 May 2026
As the mortgage industry continues to untangle a major fraud crisis, data has revealed a surprising trend: third-party... READ MORE

Albanese locks in CGT, negative gearing bill date
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed when his housing‑focused tax overhaul will hit Parliament while... READ MORE

MFAA presses for fair share of soaring CSLR bill
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
The MFAA is calling for fundamental changes to prevent brokers from subsidising financial advice compensation claims... READ MORE

Aussie moves to new conveyancer as Settle Easy goes into...
by Annie Kane • 25 May 2026
Aussie Home Loans has had to move to a new conveyancing partner for in-house conveyancing services after the news that... READ MORE