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Refinance activity drives up big 4 market share: AFG

Borrowers refinancing have allowed the major banks to maintain their market share dominance, the aggregator has revealed.

Pepper Money prices second public securitisation

The non-bank lender has announced it has priced an ABS transaction in its second securitisation for the year.

Serviceability the ‘number one’ barrier for refinancers: MFAA

Mortgage brokers have said serviceability issues are the primary hurdle for their clients looking to refinance, the MFAA’s ...

MFAA releases white paper recommendations for home loan discharges

The association has released six recommendations to improve the home loan discharge process in its latest white paper report

Millennials most active in property investment: CBA

New data from the major bank has revealed almost half of new property investors in 2023 were Millennials.

ACCC welcomes merger rule changes

Mergers will be approved within 30 working days and follow a single decision-making process as part of new merger reforms, ...

Construction loans for new homes at 20-year low: HIA

Lending to build or purchase a new home remains at two-decade lows, signalling a more persistent downturn, HIA’s chief ...

New legislation to introduce tax incentives for BTR developers

The Albanese government has released draft legislation to encourage investment and construction in the build-to-rent sector

New loan commitments rebound: ABS

The value of new loan commitments has recovered after back-to-back declines, the ABS has shown.

Heartland gains approval for Challenger Bank acquisition

The NZ-based bank is set to become the first to acquire an Australian bank. Meanwhile, Heartland’s chief executive announces ...

Build-to-rent ‘insufficient’ in addressing housing supply: REIA

The institute’s president has urged the government to restructure its build-to-rent scheme if it hopes to reach its 1

Financial hurdles impacting dwelling approvals: Economist

The low rate of building approvals has been influenced by financial challenges facing the building industry, HIA’s senior ...

PropTrack reveals the fastest growing markets post-COVID-19

Certain regional markets have shown substantial growth in home values four years on from the pandemic.

Government warns market about tax scams

Tax refund scams have ballooned, according to the Albanese government, with a warning issued for consumers to be vigilant.

Dwelling approvals data shows ongoing signs of weakness

ABS data has shown another overall drop in building approvals during February.

Major brokerage begins trialling generative AI

A pilot program utilising generative AI to reduce the administrative burden on brokers has been launched by the Lendi Group

Residential dwelling prices drive up household wealth: ABS

Growth of total household wealth accelerated in the December 2023 quarter, the ABS has revealed.

Housing affordability ‘one of the biggest policy issues’: Dutton

The rising cost of housing in Australia is “one of the biggest policy issues we need to get right,” the Leader of the ...

Rate moves not considered in March meeting, RBA reveals

The March minutes have shown the central bank did not deliberate on hiking or cutting the official cash rate.

Housing undersupply continues to boost prices

The ongoing undersupply of housing has continued to drive up home values for the 14th consecutive month.

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