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Athena ramps up broker strategy with new head of distribution
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The fintech lender has hired Adelaide Bank’s former head of broker to accelerate its entry into the third-party... READ MORE

Home Equity Access Scheme not a credit product: ASIC
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The financial regulator has clarified that the government’s Home Equity Access Scheme is not considered a credit... READ MORE

33% of Aussies saving to buy a home: BOQ

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
Research by the non-major bank has revealed the top financial goals its customers are saving towards in 2023. READ MORE

Resolve Finance celebrates $1.5bn in loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
The brokerage has announced that it has now written more than $1.5 billion in loans. READ MORE

Brokerage opens office in Nepal
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
Smartmove has opened its first office in Nepal as the brokerage expands its loan processing support for brokers and... READ MORE

Borrowers encouraged to use Victorian Homebuyer Fund
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
The Andrews government has encouraged home buyers to utilise its shared equity scheme, the Victorian Homebuyer Fund, to... READ MORE

NAB brings $1k flood grants to WA and NT
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Jan 2023
The major bank has opened applications for the emergency grants to Western Australian and Northern Territory customers... READ MORE

Almost 1/3 of mortgagors plan to refinance in 2023
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
A survey commissioned by Mortgage Choice found that around one-third of Australian home loan customers are considering... READ MORE

More majors offer WA flood support
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
NAB, ANZ, and Westpac have made financial assistance offers available to flood-affected customers in Western... READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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 revealed. 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?

The Word: What trends do brokers expect to see in 2023?
by Annie Kane • 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

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