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Integrated property company LongView has launched the second iteration of its Home Equity Fund, as it seeks to capitalise on new investment pathways into the residential property market.

The federal government’s ban on limited recourse borrowing for residential property through SMSFs could threaten Australia’s home building targets, the Housing Industry Association has ...

Australia’s two key financial regulators have been told to place greater weight on economic growth and productivity under new statements of expectations released by the federal government

Borrowers have continued to turn their backs on fixed-rate mortgages, with variable-rate loans accounting for almost nine in 10 broker-originated home loans in the June quarter, according to ...

Regions along NSW’s coast have emerged as leading hotspots for reverse mortgages, claiming four of the five top postcodes for the product’s demand in the state.

Westpac has relaxed two key investment lending policies, lowering the minimum deposit required for some borrowers while extending the maximum interest-only term available on eligible loans

New property price caps, retained savings requirements, and refinancing rules have come into effect under the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

Brokers have been urged to move beyond reacting to market shifts and instead build businesses capable of adapting, as policy reforms, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change ...

Home owners 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.

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, brokers have ...

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.

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 grows.

Auction volumes have begun to slump as the softening housing market reshapes buyer behaviour, with brokers reporting a more cautious approach from borrowers.

While confidence is returning for many Australian businesses, new data has indicated that many SMEs remain reluctant to take on new debt despite easing cost pressures.

Arca has released new guidance encouraging credit providers to take a more streamlined approach when handling requests to correct fraudulent credit inquiries.