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Major banks release major bushfire donation packages
7 January 2020
Major banks release major bushfire donation packages

The major banks have announced million-dollar donation packages to support individuals and communities affected by the ongoing bushfire crisis and support frontline organisations, including ...

Home values surged in December quarter
7 January 2020
Tim Lawless

National dwelling values increased 4.0 per cent in the three months to December 2019, the fastest growth rate seen over a three-month period for 10 years, according to CoreLogic.

AFCA opens online bushfire support hub
7 January 2020
AFCA opens online bushfire support hub

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has established an online hub dedicated to families and small businesses impacted by the Australian bushfires seeking financial recovery support

Heartland announces changes to the board
6 January 2020
Heartland announces changes to the board

New Zealand-based lender Heartland Bank has announced changes to its board following the departure of its independent director, Vanessa Stoddart.

Aussies continue to increase saving habits
6 January 2020
Aussies continue to increase saving habits

Australians are saving 36 per cent more in 2019 than in 2014, while reliance on credit cards has decreased in favour of debit cards, new research has found.

Prospa welcomes new funding partner
6 January 2020
Prospa welcomes new funding partner

The SME lender has introduced a new junior funding partner into one of its Australian warehouse facilities.

Veteran bank CEO steps down, replacement announced
3 January 2020
Veteran bank CEO steps down

The long-serving chief executive of a NSW-based bank has retired from her role.

Young Aussies still aspire for home ownership
3 January 2020
Young home buyers

A vast majority of Millennials still see owning their own home as an important goal. However, many are still reliant on family for home loan advice, according to a new national survey.

Mortgage rates to hit record lows in 1H20: CoreLogic
2 January 2020
Mortgage rates to hit record lows in 1H20: CoreLogic

The official cash rate could fall by a further 50 basis points over the first half of 2020, which would see mortgage rates hit new record lows, according to CoreLogic.

Housing supply reforms in store for 2020: Credit Suisse
2 January 2020
Housing supply reforms in store for 2020

Australia can expect further housing supply reforms from the federal government in 2020 as real estate remains high on the political agenda, according to Credit Suisse.