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HomeStart writes decade-high volume of loans

The South Australia government-owned home lender provided its largest number of mortgages in over a decade last financial ...

Our top podcast episodes of the year 2023

We reveal the most-listened-to episodes of the Mortgage Business Podcast Network in 2023.

Regional housing affordability dwindles

There has been a significant shift in previously-accessible regional housing markets, new data has revealed.

Housing market resilience prevailed in 2023: CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s recent report has highlighted the house market’s unlikely recovery in the wake of economic headwinds throughout ...

Australia's housing ends year at record highs: REBAA

The Australian property market took a tumultuous ride throughout 2023, marked by nuanced shifts and unexpected turns, ...

Bendigo Bank warns of real ‘risk of technical recession’ 

The bank’s chief economist has warned that the economy will face a challenging period ahead.

More flood grants for Far North Qld

Far North Queensland has seen an outpouring of aid from major banks and government entities in response to the devastation ...

Household wealth surges by 7% as house prices soar

Household wealth in Australia continued its upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to the ABS.

Housing fund applications open January 2024

Applications are poised to open for the government’s Housing Australia Future Fund aimed at fostering the construction of ...

Aussies tighten wallets this festive season

Amid soaring mortgage rates and cost-of-living pressures, more Australians are anticipated to reduce their spending and ...

ANZ announces non-exec appointment

The major bank has announced the appointment of a non-executive director to the boards of Australia and New Zealand Banking ...

‘Encouraging signs of progress’: RBA

The central bank has revealed the reasoning behind its December monetary policy meeting decision.

AMP bolsters protections against financial abuse

The non-major bank has announced strengthened safeguards for vulnerable customers at risk of financial abuse.

New Housing Supply Council members unveiled

The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s key appointments have been made public, ushering in a promising era ...

Bank cheques will cease to be issued from 2025

The government has released the proposed timeline for winding down Australia’s cheques system.

What’s next for Connective?

ANALYSIS While Connective has successfully appealed some of the grounds of its shareholder dispute, the company will have a ...

WA house building will ‘defy’ RBA efforts: HIA

While national sales of new homes remain low, Western Australia seems to have bucked the trend, HIA has found.

Victoria’s granny flat reforms kick in

Victorians can now build a small second home in Victoria without the need for a planning permit amid fresh reforms.

Government should review merits of switching banks: ACCC

The merits of bank portability should be reviewed by government and banks should be more proactive and transparent about ...

BCCC flags concerns over Code breaches

The committee has raised concerns over Code breaches pertaining to supporting customers facing financial challenges.

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