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Major launches multiple offset capability
24 February 2025

The major bank has launched the new feature following growing demand.

Are broker-aggregator relationships just ticking a box?
24 February 2025

Australia is home to multiple aggregators that provide extensive services for members. However, for an experienced broker, does an aggregator offer much other than access to lender panels?

Trump’s tariff trouble could mean ‘short lived’ business development
24 February 2025

While the beginning of 2025 has seen some positive signs for Aussie business performance, experts warn things may not last as tariffs stand to impact organisations globally.

Bullock admits RBA was late to tackle inflation
24 February 2025

The RBA governor has conceded that the board did not respond promptly enough with interest rate increases when inflation began to rise.

Coalition pledges to reduce serviceability buffer for home loans
24 February 2025

The Coalition has announced it will look to change prudential settings and adjust lending criteria to “support home ownership” if the party is elected in the upcoming federal election.

NSW government invests in low and mid-rise housing
24 February 2025

The latest state-based initiative aims to provide diverse housing options to Sydney and a handful of regional areas.

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.