Data shows stock levels building across combined capitals, with clearance rates at their weakest July result in two decades
APRA has launched civil penalty proceedings, seeking an $8 million penalty over authentication control failures that exposed customer accounts
Industry groups and lenders say the decision to hold gives borrowers and small businesses a clearer window to act
Central bank leaves rate unchanged for second consecutive meeting as softer inflation data reduces case for further tightening
Nearly 50 lenders now offer variable rates below 6%, even as the RBA signals further rate rises remain on the table
Borrowing capacity drops and softening values create a double squeeze for Australian homebuyers
Peak bodies say the government's discretionary trust tax plan overlooks the regulatory and commercial burden on finance brokers
Bluestone for LMG will go live in September, bringing the aggregator's lending suite to seven non-bank lenders
Nearly half of polled economists still forecast at least one more rate rise before year's end
Just 19% of Australian brokers maintain consistent client contact, despite clear links to referral and enquiry growth, research finds
