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Pepper originates record $5.6bn in 6 months

The non-bank lender delivered record originations of $5.6 billion in the first half of the calendar year, up 53 per cent on ...

Home values threatened as climate risk looms

The impact of climate change could result in home values being significantly affected, the RBA’s Jonathan Kearns has said

Link shareholders vote in favour of Dye & Durham acquisition

The takeover remains subject to regulatory and court approval.

ACT investors threaten to sell in light of legislative amendments

Investors in the ACT have warned they will pull out of the local market in light of proposed changes to the Residential ...

Scott Morrison to face inquiry for secret ministries

The former prime minister’s move to appoint himself as minister of several key portfolios, including finance, will be the ...

Housing sentiment lowest on record, Westpac data shows

A Westpac economist has warned the housing market is “hostage” to the RBA’s tightening cycle.

Young Aussies still hopeful in owning homes despite economic pressures

Young Western Australians are still hopeful of owning their own homes despite rising pressures, according to Bankwest. 

Heartland signs MOU for restricted ADI in Australia

The reverse mortgage group has made a move to secure an Australian banking business, its financial results revealed. 

Economists expect upswing in house prices by 2024

While Australia’s house prices are in decline, economists are predicting the upswing should kick in by 2024. 

Australians opt for variable rates: CBA data

Lending for new homes fell over the year to July, with an “overwhelming” majority of variable loans written, CBA data reveals

Consultation opens for CDR expansion to non-banks

Treasury has opened a consultation for its draft instrument that extends the consumer data right to non-bank lenders.

Maroubra sees 269% increase in FHB activity: NAB

The Sydney suburb of Maroubra saw first home buyer interest more than double in the June quarter, according to NAB data.

Latitude CEO to step down by August 2023

The non-bank’s managing director and chief executive has confirmed his resignation, with his exit to take effect by August’s ...

NSW government extends AIF for 3rd round

The NSW government has revealed the details of its $300 million plan regarding the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.

‘8 years of no leadership’: Housing initiatives face uphill battle

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Julie Collins has said the government is working as fast as it can to actualise its ...

Making news this week (ending 19 August)

Making news this week, RBA keeps options open for September, Rates up to 91bp higher for existing borrowers: Lendi, RBNZ ...

RBA keeps options open for September

While the central bank went hard on its third consecutive 50-bp hike – without considering another option – the August ...

NSW commits to flood buy-back and land swap scheme

The state’s Premier has said residents impacted by this year’s floods will be offered buy-backs and land swaps, however no ...

Regional housing values dip over latest quarter: CoreLogic

Australia’s regional homes are following trends observed in capital cities, with prices dropping by 20 bps over the three ...

CBA announces new group exec for technology, information

A new group executive for technology and group chief information officer has been announced at the Commonwealth Bank, ...

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