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The overwhelming majority of Australian borrowers continue to choose mortgage brokers to assist them when it comes to financing a home.

Two non-major banks have adjusted their self-employed policies, with Bankwest pausing high LVR lending, while ING has brought in new income verification options.

The government’s shared equity scheme officially starts today, offering thousands of Australians the chance to purchase a house in partnership with the government.

Investors will need to move past their reluctance toward units, as soaring house prices, rising yields, and surging demand make quality apartments standout opportunities, according to real ...

Residential non-bank lenders are playing an increasingly important role in Australia’s housing finance system and have lower arrears and LVRs than the majors, according to a new report.

The most popular lenders for broker-lodged commerical loans are the majors, according to new data.

The CEO of ANZ has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Banking Association for the next two years.

Australian property values continued to rise strongly in November, but the pace of growth has started to ease as record-high affordability tempers momentum, according to new data.

The non-bank lender has welcomed a new senior business development manager for NSW, as it strengthens its NSW team.

An increase in the number of small businesses and sole traders is “changing the game” for brokers, according to Pepper Money.

The SME lender has joined the lender panels of both Australian Finance Group and its asset finance aggregation brand, Fintelligence.

Concerns have been raised that APRA’s incoming debt-to-income limits may be particularly “constraining” for younger borrowers, as well as investors in Queensland.

Borrowers will only be able to apply for CBA loans under the Help to Buy scheme directly, as it will not be offered through the broker channel at launch.

The government’s shared equity initiative will open to applicants on 5 December, marking the start of the long-planned program.

Buyers now need over a decade to save a 20 per cent deposit, with the median house value now 8.9 times higher than the median income, according to Cotality.