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.