20 March 2020 Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh today announced a small business relief package from Australia’s banks. “This Assistance Package will apply to more than $100bn of existing small business loans and depending…
It’s a rising market and that should spell profit for mortgage brokers, real estate agents, financial planners and accountants Yet, recent legislation passed in Canberra means that the way Australians source loans in 2020 will…
Are you one of those people who spend hours online or in stores trying to find the best discount on the latest gadget or fashion item? If the answer is yes and you also have…
Exclusive Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed the staggering difference in wealth of older Australians in owner-occupied households compared to those that rent. Key points: – Those who own property as they approach retirement…
Thankfully the banks and government appear to have stepped up to the plate – one economist calculates that the total economic stimulus offered by the government is the equivalent of an 11 per cent boost…
REAL ESTATERENEE MCKEOWNMON 30 MAR 20 Investors Look at Options in Downward Market Investors are looking at their options with homes pulled off the market, leases extended and auction clearance rates dropping in-line with Covid-19…
Housing finance increased steadily by another 1.3 per cent in September – taking growth since…
John Kehoe, Matthew Cranston & Jonathan Shapiro| Australian Financial Review| 16 March 2020 https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/regulators-ease-coronavirus-credit-squeeze-20200316-p54aeb Financial regulators are extending short-term liquidity funding to banks and are considering easing regulations on lenders…
Madison Utley| Australian Broker| 15 October 2019 https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/first-home-buyer-scheme-advances-to-next-step-267272.aspx The Senate has passed the legislation that will move the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme closer to becoming a reality. The passage…
