Economy 16 September 2026

Agri lending grows, but the direction is changing

Regional and agricultural businesses have continued to borrow despite rising costs and uncertainty, with working capital, equipment, and technology increasingly shaping ...

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Property

HIA sounds alarm as new-build demand slumps

16 September 2026

The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist has warned that rate hikes and tax changes have left Australia’s new home market in a precarious position, with sales ...

Borrower

Older borrowers lead consumer credit demand

16 September 2026

New figures have found that older Australians are fuelling a rebound in consumer credit demand, while younger borrowers are pulling back.

Technology

First Federal launches new Broker Portal

16 September 2026

Non-bank lender First Federal has launched a new broker portal, giving brokers real-time visibility over applications and access to a wider suite of digital tools.