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Brokers and investors have warned that proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount could cause unintended consequences without solving Australia’s housing shortage.

A growing demand for the Small Business Debt Helpline is underscoring mounting financial pressure on business owners, with Australian Tax Office debt accounting for the majority of issues.

BNK-owned lender Better Choice has pushed further into the SMSF market, cutting commercial SMSF rates by up to 60 basis points and simplifying its lending process.

Brokers are being warned not to underestimate the role of client perception in building long-lasting relationships, rather than focusing solely on single transaction events.

Real estate, healthcare, and financial services are expected to drive commercial loan demand in the coming months, according to new broker survey data.

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hike the cash rate, lenders have begun adjusting their own rates, though the speed of response has varied.

Non-bank lender Clinch has launched a new short-term equity release product targeting later-life home owners.

New data from digital non-bank lender OnDeck indicates that SME activity is returning to growth, with figures showing a rise in borrowing for expansion rather than short-term survival.

The federal government is reportedly considering changes to the CGT discount ahead of the May budget, as pressure mounts to cut the current rate from 50 to 25 per cent.

After 13 years of operations, the fintech has now delivered more than $5 billion to small businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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Today’s cash rate decision won’t be a surprise for many, but its effect on the housing market remains to be seen.

LMG data shows first home buyers were a key driver of late-2025 momentum in mortgage activity, following the expansion of the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

A new partnership between CRM platform Salestrekker and fintech company Cynario is set to change how brokers access policy information.

Rising interest rates are doing little to slow Australia’s property market, with brokers pointing to persistent housing shortages and strong investor demand as forces keeping prices elevated