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Record residential lodgement volumes reflect strong market confidence
7 February 2025

Residential lodgement volumes by brokers have soared to record levels in late 2024, driven by strong market confidence, rising loan sizes, and increased investor activity.

Government set to finalise BNPL regulations
7 February 2025

The federal government has taken the next step to regulate the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector.

REA Group announces CEO’s retirement
7 February 2025

The group has advised that its long-serving CEO has informed of his departure.

Where are home prices heading in 2025?
6 February 2025

Industry professionals predict house price growth in 2025, driven by improving affordability, rising incomes, and potential interest rate cuts.

Higher mortgage interest and insurance charges drive household expenses
6 February 2025

Living costs for employee households rose in the December quarter, driven by higher mortgage interest and insurance charges, but offset by lower electricity and fuel costs.

Aussies back to spending after inflation dips
6 February 2025

People are once again spending their hard-earned money after a couple years of scrounging, adding further fuel to the rate cut fire.

7 key cash flow drivers for small businesses
6 February 2025

Banjo Loans has shared seven essential cash flow drivers to help SMEs navigate economic uncertainty and achieve sustainable business growth.

Why rate cuts might not happen
6 February 2025

Despite the almost unanimous belief that the RBA will deliver its first rate cut in years, one economist has outlined why this may not happen.

Westpac invests in SMEs with legal support service
5 February 2025

The major announced a new partnership to support Australia’s small- to medium-sized businesses.

Many banks agree a February rate cut is incoming
5 February 2025

The recent CPI figures have many believing that a February rate cut is imminent. Here’s what some industry experts are saying.

Government strategy to give a voice to Australia’s small businesses
5 February 2025

The latest government initiative to benefit small businesses hopes to give them a voice and make it easier to operate, innovate, and thrive.

MFAA submits federal budget recommendations
5 February 2025

The industry body has outlined its areas of priority and recommendations for the government to consider for the upcoming federal budget.

Internal migration a boon for regional housing markets
5 February 2025

While national housing values held steady during January, aggregate regional values continue to record stronger growth into 2025.

ABA CEO announces retirement
5 February 2025

The association will be on the hunt for a new executive after the retirement of its CEO later this year.

Bendigo Bank appoints new chief technology officer
5 February 2025

The new appointment is set to support the next phase of the bank’s growth and transformation.