Opinion

2025 forced Australian SMEs to rethink how they fund, plan, and operate, write Anna Hawter and Ben Lamb from SME lender Lumi.

OPINION For years, the question of whether Macquarie Bank should be considered a major bank has been debated. Now, it looks like the prudential regulator may settle the question for ...

Inflation figures have all but destroyed any hope of an interest rate cut for millions of Australians in mortgage stress, but the worst may be yet to come, writes REB editor Liam Garman.

For most people, a mortgage broker is considered someone who can get them a better deal. They’ve either been told “no” by the bank, have a situation that’s too complicated to handle ...

If you weren’t born into extreme wealth, you’ll need to make it for yourself. Here’s what you need to really push things along…

Rising living costs are putting pressure on household budgets, yet new research from Arca, through its CreditSmart initiative, shows many Australians are avoiding help from their lenders ...

With interest rates falling and prices rising, hiring a buyer’s agent may seem like an added expense for those on the lookout. But purchasing the wrong property can cost you hundreds of ...

When was the last time you were inside your customers’ minds? When it comes to buying or selling a home, it’s not just any asset – for many, there are emotional and financial ties, and for ...

A great financial adviser is more than just a money expert, they are a trusted partner who genuinely listens, understands and cares about helping people achieve financial peace of mind.

Despite falling inflation and talk of rate cuts, APRA has recently confirmed it will keep the mortgage serviceability buffer at 3 per cent. So while rates may fall, borrowing won’t ...

Interest rates are falling, and that’s good news for first-time buyers who are trying to enter the market. However, while buying a property is an exciting milestone, it’s also one that trips ...

When most Australians start thinking about property investing, the focus tends to be on getting into the market. And fair enough; it’s a huge milestone. It’s exciting. And let’s be honest, ...

The call from the broker came just after 9pm. “Hey mate, I need to talk. It’s urgent.” He had one of those clients. Reliable, successful, usually calm under pressure. But after 14 years of ...

There was a time when finance brokers were united by a common goal: taking business from the banks. It felt like everyone was on the same team, carving out their share from a seemingly ...

Even with interest rates tipped to keep dropping, the one thing that often hurts investors the most is a lack of serviceability.