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New consumer finance and mortgage platform launches
31 October 2025
Andrew McVeigh

Remara Money’s lending portfolio includes residential mortgages, commercial loans, and bridging loans.

LoanOptions.ai set to integrate open banking
31 October 2025

The Australian fintech has partnered with Wych to integrate Consumer Data Right open banking data into its suite of lending solutions.

Macquarie Bank to pause new lending to trusts and companies
30 October 2025
Macquarie Bank

From tomorrow, the lender will not accept new home loan applications where the borrower is a trust or company.

HomeStart expands Advantage Loan eligibility
30 October 2025

The low-deposit lender HomeStart has expanded eligibility for its Advantage Loan, widening access for South Australians on low-to-moderate incomes.

Majority of single mortgage holders experience mortgage stress
30 October 2025
Mortgage stress

There is a gender gap in mortgage stress levels between single women and men, according to Roy Morgan.

Global commercial investors flee Victoria over rising taxes
30 October 2025

Global investment in Victoria’s commercial property market has plunged over the past three years, sparking calls to slash foreign investment taxes to attract international investors.

Rate cut hopes dented by jump in inflation
29 October 2025
Inflation

Underlying annual inflation has increased for the first time since December 2022.

Rising demand pushes units price growth ahead of houses
29 October 2025

Unit prices have been outpacing houses, with Australia’s property market hitting its strongest levels in a year as several capitals reach peak dwelling values, recent data shows.

WA leads nation in broker satisfaction
29 October 2025
Western Australia

Brokers in Western Australia have reported the highest satisfaction levels with their lenders in the latest quarter, according to Agile Market Intelligence.

Sydney Metro boosts nearby house prices
29 October 2025

Properties near Sydney Metro stations have sold for notable premiums, with houses up to 16.6 per cent and units up to 24.4 per cent, showing the public transport network’s impact on the ...

Almost 50% of customers who feel ‘ripped off’ by rates plan to change lender
28 October 2025

Consumers who believe they are receiving worse interest rates than the market are up to six times more likely to switch providers, according to Agile Market Intelligence research.

RAMS ordered to pay $20m penalty for misconduct
28 October 2025
ASIC and RAMS

RAMS did not have effective controls in place following internal findings of possible misconduct, the court said.

WA launches build-to-rent scheme to boost rental stock
28 October 2025

The Western Australian government has launched a new build-to-rent scheme aimed at boosting large-scale developments and increasing rental supply.

House price growth nears 4-year high
27 October 2025

Property market prices have surged over the past year, with unit values rising faster than houses in several capitals.

Skills shortage poses challenge to boosting housing, warns RBA governor
27 October 2025
Michele Bullock

A skills shortage in the housing sector remains a significant challenge to boosting housing supply, according to the central bank chief.