policy

An industry body has warned that changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing policies could be “dangerous” to investors, eroding confidence and slashing rental supply.

As first home buyers tap into the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme, the RBA governor noted that future house price increases will depend on supply and demand.

Inflation driven by government policy could force the RBA to squeeze Australia’s market sector, Westpac’s chief economist has warned.

AMP Bank has announced some changes to its lending policy, impacting how borrowers and brokers operate. Here’s what you need to know.

Australia New Zealand Banking Group has suspended its Simpler Switch policy for home loan applications, requiring full income verification for all new external refinance applications from 10 ...

Changes are coming into motion after the recent announcement that the government will be looking into lending regulations to allow Aussies with HELP debt to take out home loans.

The business development manager (BDM) debate wages on, as industry experts weigh in on the future of the role and how tech will impact it.

Specialist bridging finance lender Bridgit has revealed updates to its loan policy to help provide greater flexibility for both borrowers and brokers.

There have been plenty of movements in the market this week, from Suncorp packing up new lending applications to new lenders on the Help to Buy scheme. Here’s what you need to know.

As spring begins and another cash rate decision edges closer, lenders across the board are moving their credit appetite and adjusting their pricing. Here’s what brokers need to know.

From bridging loans to alt-doc launches, there’s been a range of significant launches and adjustments from lenders in the market this week. Here’s what you need to know.

With the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next cash rate decision round the corner, banks have been adjusting their rates, although not always upwards. Here’s what you need to know.

This week’s policy round-up includes a wide variety of movements and launches from major banks and non-bank lenders, including a new lender on the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme. Here’s all you ...

Major product launches and policy changes have come to market this week. Here’s a round-up of the key changes brokers should be aware of.

Lenders have continued to refine their policies this week, with changes spanning commercial lending, income verification and refinance eligibility. Here’s what brokers need to know.