Economy
16 July 2026
Upgraders drive record June quarter for AFG
Homeowners looking to trade up have become an increasingly dominant force in the broker market, with upgrader activity reaching near record levels, according to new data.
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Borrower
‘Smoke and mirror’ tactics of subvention finance flagged
16 July 2026
Vehicle dealers are increasingly pushing subvention finance to lure in cash-strapped buyers, creating a misapprehension among borrowers about the true cost of their purchase, ...
Regulation
HSBC sets out fraud response after $35m penalty
16 July 2026
HSBC has revealed the steps it is taking to strengthen its fraud controls and compensate affected customers after being hit with a $35 million fraud penalty.
Lender
Homesafe rolls out equity release product across regional Victoria
16 July 2026
Homesafe has expanded into regional Victoria, making its equity release product available to home owners across several new markets as demand for retirement funding options ...