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Coalition to reduce serviceability buffer, if elected
1 April 2025

Housing policy is continuing to play a vital role in the election with the Dutton government announcing it would reduce the serviceability buffer.

Business lending growth outperforms resi over February
1 April 2025

The business lending loan book growth of Aussie banks has far exceeded growth seen across owner-occupier and investor lending.

Property values jump, breaking downward trend
1 April 2025

Australian property values have increased for the second consecutive month, reversing three months of consecutive declines, CoreLogic has reported.

Farmers to increase investment as confidence builds
1 April 2025

Asset finance brokers should anticipate more activity from rural borrowers as farmers report a rise in confidence and plans to invest.

Brokers: Consider the 70:30 ratio of sales to admin
1 April 2025

For many solo practitioners, juggling sales and admin can prove difficult. This can result in admin taking up the majority of time, a trend one expert warns against.

The consequences of higher-earning renters
1 April 2025

A recent study has outlined trends of more higher-income households being renters. What are the impacts this is having on the property market?

Incoming ANZ CEO start date pulled forward
31 March 2025

The major bank has set a date for the incoming CEO to begin, as well as some changes to the board.

Albanese confirms election date
31 March 2025

The Prime Minister has announced the date of the next federal election, setting off a five-week campaign.

Australia’s property market gains momentum as investors return
31 March 2025

Stable market conditions and the recent Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut have increased property demand, with investor commitment growing despite higher property prices and expenses

Household wealth hits record high, but risks loom
31 March 2025

Australians’ wealth grows, but one expert warns of potential risks tied to rising property reliance and low investment returns.

Valiant celebrates $2.5bn loan milestone
31 March 2025

The SME loan facilitator announced the significant figure, supporting the growth of Aussie businesses.

Coalition budget in reply: Dutton outlines housing affordability plans
28 March 2025

Peter Dutton responded to the Labor government’s recent budget. With a focus on housing and small business, it’s clear where each party is placing priority.

CBA set to ‘rebuild’ broker proposition
28 March 2025

There are clear signs that Australia’s biggest mortgage lender is looking to reset its broker proposition.

No fooling around – rate cuts off the table in April
28 March 2025

Mortgage holders may have to wait a little longer for more relief as a hawkish central bank and a lack of crucial data dash any chance of a rate cut next week.

Brokers need to prioritise profitability, efficiency in competitive market
28 March 2025

In an increasingly competitive mortgage broking landscape, brokers have been urged to focus on profitability and efficiency, moving beyond simply handling high volumes of loans.