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Athena launches ‘Tailored’ product suite
18 July 2024

The non-bank lender plans to scale its $7.5 billion in settled loans with the launch of a new product collection.

Over 20% of mortgagors switched to interest-only
17 July 2024

New research has found that some mortgage holders have switched to interest-only payments in “a last-ditch effort” to sidestep falling into arrears.

Aussie spending habits paint a picture of priorities
17 July 2024

Recent data has detailed the spending habits of Aussies, with younger consumers and families skewing the statistics dramatically.

Brokerage invests in new state-based marketing specialists
17 July 2024

Loan Market has bolstered its pledge to assist mortgage brokers with finding and retaining more clients through new appointments.

‘Grow Your Own’ funding an opportunity for regional business development
16 July 2024

Encouraging regional areas of Queensland to “grow their own” workforces, the Queensland government’s latest initiative sees opportunities for investment in regional businesses.

Advice for young first home buyers
16 July 2024

Working towards a mortgage can be tough for a young Aussie. Below is some advice to help make the biggest investment a little smoother.

The government’s plan to strengthen banking in the Pacific
16 July 2024

Recently, the Pacific Banking Forum was hosted in Brisbane, co-hosted by the Australian and US governments. A roadmap has now been outlined detailing plans to strengthen banking in the ...

Banks to refund $28m after high-fee controversy
15 July 2024

An ASIC review has revealed that four large banks will refund millions of dollars to vulnerable customers in a controversy that has been described as systematic.

Lenders urged to simplify the broker experience
15 July 2024

Dealing with lenders can be tricky for brokers, especially with consistent regulatory changes impacting processes. Lenders could benefit by making the broker experience more transparent and ...

Majority of FHBs purchased through a broker, research finds
15 July 2024

Emerging research has found a broker’s services swayed the three in five first home buyers to contact a mortgage broker for property purchases.

Non-bank updates resi offering
15 July 2024

Liberty has announced a series of residential lending policy changes to help brokers support more clients.

Mortgage holder spending halves YOY
15 July 2024

Home owners with a mortgage have cut their spending by over half in the year to June 2024, research has found.

Brokers break quarterly record in lodgements
12 July 2024

Brokers have recorded the largest-ever lodgement volume for a Q4, according to the latest AFG data.

Greater Western Sydney experiencing a ‘lending boom’
12 July 2024

Greater Western Sydney (GWS) has seen a significant uptick in commercial lending over the year, with various factors contributing to a thriving economy.

Lender rebrands, launches SME offering
12 July 2024

A specialist selective invoice financer has announced a rebranding along with the addition of a “full-service offering” for Aussie SMEs.