Economy

NAB signs up to Sympli ELN
18 November 2021
NAB signs up to Sympli ELN

The ASX-owned e-conveyancing fintech has confirmed that the major bank is now part of its electronic lodgement network.

Why only 1 in 10 brokers are committed to digital marketing
10 November 2021
Why only 1 in 10 brokers are committed to digital marketing

Promoted by Joust New research shows most brokers in Australia value digital marketing and consider it a good return on investment. So why aren’t they doing more of it?

Home-ownership schemes a ‘catch-22’: REA
5 November 2021
Home-ownership schemes a ‘catch-22’: REA

Researchers from REA Group and Domain have agreed that the government’s home-ownership grants inadvertently raise property prices – creating a double-edged sword for buyers.

CBA launches joint initiative on climate change’s economic impact
3 November 2021
CBA launches joint initiative on climate change’s economic impact

A new proposal investigating the potential influence of climate change on the finance sector has been unveiled by the major bank and CSIRO.

Banks announce disaster relief for Victorian storm victims
1 November 2021
Banks announce disaster relief for Victorian storm victims

Several lenders, including major banks, have offered loan repayment reductions and fees waivers for Victorians impacted by severe thunderstorms last week.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on emerging from lockdowns, the economy, and the future of mortgage broking
13 October 2021
Josh Frydenberg

In this exclusive interview with federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he speaks to Mr Frydenberg about the valuable role smaller lenders and ...

Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown
11 October 2021
Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown

EXCLUSIVE: As NSW today transitions out of lockdown, and with Victoria soon to follow, the federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told Momentum Media he’s optimistic about Australia’s ...

FHLDS debt-to-income ratios fell in FY21
11 October 2021
FHLDS debt-to-income ratios fell in FY21

The amount of debt first home buyers accumulated under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme relative to incomes declined in the financial year 2021, the NHFIC has revealed.

CBA to show customers their carbon footprint
6 October 2021
CBA to show customers their carbon footprint

Following a deal with a carbon-tracking fintech, the major bank will now provide its customers with personalised data on their environmental impact. 

Surging house prices drive record household wealth
24 September 2021
Surging house prices drive record household wealth

Total household wealth reached a high of $13.4 trillion in the June quarter, primarily due to rising property prices, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.