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Resimac announces new CEO
2 December 2024

The non-bank lender has announced a new CEO.

Brokers ‘fundamental’ in Macquarie’s strong loan growth
2 December 2024

The data for total loan numbers has come in and one bank is hot on the heels of the majors with strong numbers and solid growth. This success has been attributed to brokers.

NAB’s $41m investment into bank branches
2 December 2024

The major has been working to improve customer choice by investing into its branches, providing added flexibility and support.

Regional markets leading the way in value growth
2 December 2024

Dwelling values in regional markets have outperformed their capital counterparts over the three months to October.

Interest paid to banks up $4.8bn over the year
2 December 2024

Aussie home owners are paying far more interest now than they were a year ago, with total payments up billions of dollars.

Victoria becomes state with highest arrears
29 November 2024

Arrears seem to be stabilising across the country. However, Victoria has climbed to the top spot for arrears rates. What’s driving this?

Lendi introduces broker-centred conveyancing partnership
29 November 2024

The partnership between Lendi and Settle Easy will see Aussie brokers able to access this service to help reduce borrower stress.

How did Qld overtake the Victorian investor market?
29 November 2024

It may have come as a surprise that the humble Sunshine State overtook the second-most populous state in Australia in investment activity. How did this happen?

Winners revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024
28 November 2024

A total of 20 winners have been announced for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards, hosted with support of principal partner Judo Bank.

Housing witnesses subdued inflation
28 November 2024

The housing market may finally be seeing some easing of pressure as yearly inflation saw minimal growth.

AI investments boost loan decisions among lenders
28 November 2024

New research has revealed Australian and New Zealand lenders are investing in AI to improve loan decisions, but face challenges.

Lender introduces broker-centric tool
28 November 2024

The latest offering aims to streamline processes and allow for greater accuracy to boost broker performance and client-facing time.

Westpac over halfway through funding promise for women in business
28 November 2024

The major bank announced a $500 million injection into supporting women in business last year. Now, the initiative has surpassed the halfway point.

Qudos Bank and Bank Australia to retain identities post-merger
27 November 2024

The merging of two prominent customer-owned banks is a big shake-up for the industry. Leaders have assured that the brands will be retained in the wake of the merger.

‘Help to Buy’ bill passes through Senate
27 November 2024

After months of delays and uncertainty, the Labor government’s shared equity scheme has successfully passed through the Senate.