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January dwellings fall driven by private house approvals: ABS
5 March 2024

The number of dwellings approved has dropped again in January, the latest ABS data has revealed.

APRA grants ADI to digital bank
4 March 2024

APRA has confirmed it has removed restrictions to an RADI, allowing it to operate as a fully fledged bank.

All major banks report resi loan growth: APRA
4 March 2024

All major banks recorded mortgage loan book growth in January, as the regulator reveals the latest statistics for ADIs.

Tim Lawless flags early indicators of housing confidence
4 March 2024

The latest monthly home value figures from CoreLogic are in, confirming house prices are on the rise.

New rebrand for broker CRM platform
4 March 2024

CRM platform Salestrekker has unveiled a new look to better reflect the brand’s values and offering.

Home price growth hits a fast track in February
1 March 2024

Australian home prices recorded the largest monthly increase since October 2023, rising 0.45 per cent in February, according to PropTrack.

Pepper Money home loan originations dropped 43% in 2023
1 March 2024

Home loan originations decreased at the non-bank lender in 2023 due to “intense” competition.

Non-bank lender sets inaugural RMBS pricing record
1 March 2024

Australia’s largest inaugural RMBS issuance has been priced at $1 billion by a non-bank lender, doubling the previous largest transaction.

RMBS prime arrears continue to rise: S&P
29 February 2024

Prime RMBS arrears have continued to rise in Q4, S&P’s latest RMBS report reveals, but may be ‘tempered’ by forecast rate cuts.

Revised tax cuts pass both houses
29 February 2024

A broader range of taxpayers are set to receive tax cuts from 1 July, with Labor’s tax cuts bill passing through the Senate.

Inflation stays at 2-year low
28 February 2024

Inflation has fallen by more than expected, with economists suggesting the stats will stay the RBA’s hand next month.

Unloan resurrects introducer commissions
28 February 2024

The major bank’s direct-to-consumer mortgage brand is now offering a 0.33 per cent commission to referrers who introduce customers who settle a mortgage.

Former New Zealand PM resigns from ANZ board
28 February 2024

Former New Zealand prime minister Sir John Key will be retiring from his position as chair of the ANZ New Zealand board next month.

RBA announces new C-level role
28 February 2024

The Reserve Bank has made a key appointment in its executive team, promoting an assistant governor to the newly created role of chief operating officer.

Third-Party Lending Survey has launched for brokers
27 February 2024

The 15th annual Third-Party Lending Survey has launched, with mortgage and finance brokers being called up to review the performance of lenders this past year.