Is a home loan lending crackdown on the horizon?
The federal treasurer has given the strongest indication yet that a home loan crackdown is coming, stating that “carefully targeted and...
Only half of SMEs have recently been able to secure full funding: report
Almost one-in-two SMEs have applied for new funding in the last six months, a new report has found, and of those SMEs only half were...
Top 5 property investor trends for 2021-22
With house prices going gangbusters in the first half of 2021, is it still a good time to buy property? The majority of investors think...
Are you too loyal for your own good? The banks think so
The average Australian homeowner is paying more than $37,000 in extra interest over the life of their home loan due to the loyalty tax,...
Refinancing figures are on a record-breaking run: here’s why
With interest rates at record low levels, the number of homeowners refinancing skyrocketed to an all-time high in July. Today we’ll run...
Are they really OK? Here’s how to check in with them today
Do you know how the people in your world are really doing right now? Chances are you know someone who’s doing it tough, but silently...
Nine in 10 FHBs trust brokers to help them buy their first property
Remember that classic TV ad: ‘nine out of 10 dentists recommend using [toothpaste brand]?’ Well, it turns out we’ve earned a similar...