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MFAA warns investor tax shake-up could sideline FHBs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
The MFAA has said it supports the reforms’ goals but warned that the CGT changes could hurt deposit savers and small... READ MORE

Mortgage demand in ‘significant decline’
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
New data has revealed that 2026’s early momentum is reversing sharply, with new loans and refinancing sliding... READ MORE

Investor tax changes force borrowers back to drawing board
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
A month after the federal budget was handed down, brokers say strategies, structures, and borrowing limits are being... READ MORE

NSW government expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jun 2026
The state has ramped up its $1 billion guarantee, targeting stalled affordable and small‑scale housing projects. READ MORE

Major banks deliver verdict for June cash rate call
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australia’s largest banks have firmed their views on the June cash rate decision, yet their roadmaps sharply diverge... READ MORE

Vehicle buying plans stall as brokers reveal demand shift
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australians are delaying car purchases in record numbers, but brokers say demand is being reshaped rather than... READ MORE

Vehicle buying plans stall as brokers reveal demand shift
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australians are delaying car purchases in record numbers, but brokers say demand is being reshaped rather than... READ MORE

Homes values hit record high as WA pulls ahead
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
Australia’s home values have continued to reach record highs, yet not all states are sharing the spoils. READ MORE

SFG unveils new mentoring alliance with Mr Mentor
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jun 2026
The aggregator has brought in a new mentoring partner to lift broker capability and support long‑term business... READ MORE

ANZ flags mortgage slowdown as Westpac sees demand slip
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
Australia’s biggest banks are bracing for weaker housing credit growth as the federal government’s tax changes... READ MORE

Inquiry lays bare housing crisis as tax reform bill reaches Senate
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
An inquiry has exposed growing housing hardship as the federal government’s contentious tax shake‑up reaches a... READ MORE

Mortgage shadow follows Gen X into retirement

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Jun 2026
A new national survey has revealed many midlife Australians will carry home‑loan debt into retirement. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8–12 June
by Reporter • 12 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

SME confidence slips as costs and Payday Super collide
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Jun 2026
Softening optimism, thin cash buffers, and looming rule changes are reshaping the risk profile of Australia’s SMEs. READ MORE

Business mood lifts, but margins still under strain: NAB

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Jun 2026
NAB’s latest Business Survey has shown a fragile improvement in sentiment even as profitability and costs remain... READ MORE

Helia appoints new CEO as LMI headwinds intensify
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Jun 2026
Helia has appointed a new CEO as the company confronts weaker premiums, lost bank clients, and an eroding LMI market. READ MORE

Broker market share surges to new record high
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jun 2026
Brokers have captured their largest slice of new home‑loan business on record. READ MORE

Aussie creates first retail GM role to drive growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jun 2026
Aussie Home Loans has unveiled a new leadership role overseeing its national shopfront network as it intensifies its... READ MORE

CBA flags rising negative equity risks and lending pullback
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jun 2026
CBA has warned that parts of the market are edging into dangerous territory, with some low‑deposit first home buyers... READ MORE

1 in 3 SMEs using non-banks for lending needs
by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2026
More than a third of small businesses sourced lending from non-banks in the past 12 months, according to SME lender... READ MORE

Next cash rate movement will be a rate cut: NAB
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jun 2026
The major bank has revised its official cash rate forecast, suggesting that Australia is already at the peak of this... READ MORE

RBA dismisses concerns over 5% Deposit Scheme
by Ben Squires • 9 Jun 2026
The central bank’s governor has commented on the government scheme and the prospect of borrowers dipping into... READ MORE

ACT outlines new housing funding
by Reporter • 9 Jun 2026
The territory’s budget will contain several measures aimed at boosting the supply of social, public, community, and... READ MORE

finweb welcomes NSW BDM
by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2026
Broker group finweb has expanded its national presence with the appointment of its first team member outside of... READ MORE

APRA warns of risks to financial system stability
by Ben Squires • 9 Jun 2026
The prudential regulator has said Australia’s financial system remains strong but flagged several key issues that... READ MORE