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Bendigo Bank announces interest rate drop
21 February 2025

Following the RBA’s rate cut, Bendigo has joined a few other lenders in implementing interest rate cuts.

‘Stealth tax’ threatens NSW-based borrowers and SMEs
21 February 2025

A broking industry body has urged the NSW government to change payroll tax legislation as its effects could be far-reaching.

Rate cut welcomed, but more needed to deliver housing
21 February 2025

The RBA’s decision to cut interest rates is welcome news for the many Aussies struggling financially. Despite this, those in and around the housing industry say there’s more to be done to ...

Brokers: Sometimes it pays to ‘shut up and listen’
21 February 2025

Assisting clients with their inquiries day in, day out is why many brokers love their job. Effective communication skills are important, but sometimes, brokers need to listen.

Unemployment rate barely budges in January
21 February 2025

Australia’s unemployment rate rose slightly during January as more people waited to enter employment.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reports strong growth
21 February 2025

The non-major has revealed its financial results for the half year ending 31 December 2024, with continued lending growth and strategic investments aimed at enhancing digital capabilities ...

APRA begins consulting on changes to HELP debt for loans policy
20 February 2025

Changes are coming into motion after the recent announcement that the government will be looking into lending regulations to allow Aussies with HELP debt to take out home loans.

More lenders pass along interest rate cuts
20 February 2025

As the dust settles following the cash rate cut, more lenders are following the majors and decreasing interest rates.

‘Business as usual’ for MyState and Auswide following merger
20 February 2025

The merging of MyState Bank and Auswide Bank won’t throw any changes at brokers or clients, said the CEO. The merger is pure in the name of scalability and growth.

Wage growth ‘the lowest in almost 3 years’
20 February 2025

Despite positive economic trends, one area that seems to be stagnating is wage growth.

Shifting growth patterns signal cooldown in some regional areas
20 February 2025

While growth in regional markets has stabilised, growth patterns across individual areas are shifting, with signs of a slowdown emerging in some regions.

Investor market booms amid rising home loan activity
20 February 2025

Australia’s housing market sees robust growth in 2024, with investor loans surging.

SMEs tap home equity for growth to alleviate financial strain
20 February 2025

Business owners are turning to unlocking the value of their home equity through shared equity products to fund growth.

Why are customers switching to Macquarie and digital banks?
19 February 2025

Recent data has shown that Aussies are turning to Macquarie and new digital banks as their main bank.

Consumer confidence dropped in build-up to rate cuts
19 February 2025

While the public awaited the rate cut decision from the RBA, consumer confidence took a dip, currently at its lowest point for 2025.