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Government looks to help older home owners retrofit homes

by Fabian Cotter • 10 Jan 2023

A new program is being developed to enable elderly home owners to take up loans or use home equity to make...READ MORE

Brokers reveal borrowers’ top rising-rate questions — and why

by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023

Many borrowers are experiencing rising rates for the first time, but are they asking brokers the right questions now?... READ MORE

3 predictions impacting mortgage lending in 2023: Wave Money

by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023

Post-pandemic conditions could impact home lending this year in three key ways, Wave Money has predicted.

Government extends mental health funding for small businesses

by Jon Bragg • 9 Jan 2023

Over $15 million has been pledged for mental health and financial counselling support.

Aussie east coast housing demand flips post-pandemic: PEXA

by Fabian Cotter • 6 Jan 2023

While pandemic housing demand saw buyers leave the metro areas, the trend’s switched, latest PEXA data has... READ MORE

CBA expands flood assistance to Kimberley region

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jan 2023

The major bank has extended its Emergency Assistance services to customers in flood-affected areas in Western... READ MORE

What reforms to property taxation could mean for first home buyers

by Stephen Timm • 6 Jan 2023

In a property market already difficult for first home buyers to access, there’s been much conversation on the... READ MORE

Housing values fell 5.3% over 2022: CoreLogic

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jan 2023

The monthly rate of decline between September and November 2022 left the housing market on the largest calendar year... READ MORE

How state governments moved on property in 2022

by Kyle Robbins • 5 Jan 2023

Following two years of incredible property price growth, some governments across the country implemented measures to... READ MORE

Investors face tougher penalties for breaking foreign investment laws

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jan 2023

As of 1 January 2023, investors who flout foreign investment laws for residential properties will be hit with double... READ MORE

Financial stability top priority for New Year’s resolutions

by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jan 2023

New research conducted by two major banks has indicated that Australians are prioritising their financial wellbeing in... READ MORE

Inflation-hit SMEs eye business loans in 2023: Survey

by Fabian Cotter • 4 Jan 2023

A majority of Australian SMEs would take out a loan this year to counter inflation costs, an industry survey has... READ MORE

10 key commercial real estate opportunities in 2023

by Zarah Torazzo • 4 Jan 2023

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) identified the 10 key commercial real estate opportunities in 2023, with... READ MORE

The Word: What trends do brokers expect to see in 2023?

by • 3 Jan 2023

As we wrap up the year that was and look to a new year, we find out the big trends brokers are expecting to see in 2023... READ MORE

Non-majors reveal what 2023 has in store for the mortgage market

by Annie Kane • 3 Jan 2023

The winds of change have been blowing, but what will they bring in 2023? We asked the non-major banks for their... READ MORE

Investor lending tipped to grow

by • 3 Jan 2023

The strong rental market seen in 2022 combined with fewer first home buyers poses opportunities for investor lending... READ MORE

2022: The year in review

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2022

We recap some of the biggest news stories of the year that impacted the mortgage and finance broking... READ MORE

$20k for 20 charities

by • 30 Dec 2022

After 20 years in business, Penrith broker Peita Davies is keen to give back to the community by raising $20,000 for 20... READ MORE

Our top podcast episodes of 2022

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2022

As we wrap up the year, we take a look back at some of our most-listened to podcast episodes of... READ MORE

Brokers ‘must change their borrower mindset now’, says Joust CRO

by Reporter • 29 Dec 2022

The changing environment requires brokers to shift how they think of borrowers, as high LVRs no longer necessarily mean... READ MORE

80% of SMEs would dip into personal finances

by • 29 Dec 2022

Around 80 per cent of Australian SMEs said they would use personal funds to solve business problems.

Debt administrator cops fine for predatory actions

by • 29 Dec 2022

The Federal Court has ordered A&M Group to pay $650,000 after it was found to have engaged in misleading or... READ MORE

Brokers reflect on 2022

by • 28 Dec 2022

As we wrap up the year, brokers look back at the challenges, triumphs and what lies ahead.

Butn reaches new monthly origination record

by Reporter • 28 Dec 2022

The small business lender has announced it originated $38 million in November, setting a new monthly record for the... READ MORE

Brokerage announces white label partnership with diñeiro

by Reporter • 28 Dec 2022

Mortgage Domayne has white-labelled the financial management platform diñeiro in a bid to boost client retention and... READ MORE

Wishing you a pawfect holiday!

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2022

As it’s nearly Christmas, we thought we’d share some festive cheer by taking a look at some of the pets of the... READ MORE

Deposit interception ‘a great way for a criminal to make money’,...

by James Mitchell • 23 Dec 2022

The shadow minister for cyber security Senator James Paterson has warned that the mortgage industry is becoming a... READ MORE

MoneyMe welcomes new board member, approves funding structure

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2022

The personal lending fintech has appointed an experienced chief financial officer to its board of directors, and agreed... READ MORE

CIO appointed for Heritage–People’s Choice merged entity

by Annie Kane • 22 Dec 2022

As the merger of People’s Choice and Heritage Bank enters its final stage, another senior executive appointment has... READ MORE

Banjo appoints new CRO to replace co-founder

by Annie Kane • 22 Dec 2022

The SME lender has welcomed a new chief risk officer as the predecessor and co-founder moves to a non-executive... READ MORE

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