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APRA sets start date for HELP debt servicing changes
20 June 2025

The regulator has released guidance on the servicing of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt when assessing home loan applications, providing a date from which the changes are to be ...

Unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%
20 June 2025

Data released yesterday (19 June) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the unemployment rate remained between 3.9 and 4.1 per cent for the past 18 months.

NAB hit with record penalty for breaching CDR rules
19 June 2025

The ACCC has issued a penalty to the major for allegedly breaching Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules.

ASIC targets brokers amid crackdown on predatory lenders
19 June 2025

An address by ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has reinforced commitment to stamping out predatory lending. The regulatory body has said brokers are “not immune from misconduct”.

WA bets big on affordable housing policies in lead up to budget
19 June 2025

With the Western Australian state budget set to be delivered today (19 June), the state government has bet big on policies that will help Western Australian buyers step onto the property ...

NSW buyers snap up nearly a quarter of Qld investment properties
19 June 2025

New South Welshmen are showing a strong interest in the Queensland property market, as nearly a quarter of the investment properties in the Sunshine State are purchased by NSW investors.

SMEs urged to diversify client base as insolvency fears surge
19 June 2025

A recent study has revealed that nearly a fifth (17 per cent) of Australian SMEs would collapse if they lost just one major client.

How AI is redefining the broker-client relationship
18 June 2025

The broking industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). While the core broker value proposition will remain, it could ...

First home buyers capitalising on reduced interest rates
18 June 2025

Home lending data has revealed a spike in first home buyer activity as new home sales hit 13-month high.

Almost half of first property buyers regret their purchase
18 June 2025

Nearly half of first home buyers have regretted their property purchase, most often due to overpaying, saving too little, or buying at auction, while single buyers struggle even more to ...

Future-proofing through innovation: Why EOFY is the time to double down on digital investment
18 June 2025

Forward-thinking companies are ramping up their investment in technology-driven innovations as the EOFY approaches.

Navigating digital transformation: Lessons from financial leader
17 June 2025

In an AI-driven world, a leading broker offers practical tips on how brokers can adapt to change ahead of the Broker Innovation Summit 2025.

Hybrid vehicles the new frontier for asset finance brokers
17 June 2025

Recent data has revealed a surge in demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, highlighting a strong opportunity for asset finance brokers to capitalise.

CBA pushes investor lending costs to new low
17 June 2025

CBA has cut its investor variable rate by 0.07–0.12 percentage points, offering the lowest variable rates for investor loans among the big four banks.

Relocation revolution: Aussies saving by downsizing
17 June 2025

The cost-of-living crisis continues to sting families as relocation and downsizing trends remain high.