Posts tagged "lending"

This month, almost everyone involved in property has noticed a marked change in consumer confidence, buyer enquiries and general interest.

The government will not hold a consultation on whether to outlaw unfair contracts until "late-2019", as renewed calls surface to get on with it.

ASIC has given a partial tick of approval to proposed changes to how small businses banking is regulated, but more controversial changes remain in question.

Aussie property markets have been buoyed by the results of the Federal election, falling interest rates and APRA loosening lending restrictions.

AFCA's small business lead is encouraging business owners with complaints to give him a ring, while others call for the authorities remit to be expanded.

Nationally property markets have been falling since mid-2017 and are now 10% down from their peak. But how much further are property prices likely to fall?

Small businesses will be able to access free legal advice to help them with claims against banks if Labor wins the next election.

It looks like this will be the biggest and longest national decline in home values for almost 40 years (or since records began in 1980).

Whether you’re an early- or late-stage investor, have a high- or low-risk tolerance, there are four fundamental philosophies you should understand.

Mortgage brokers say they are encouraged by a coalition backflip on trail commissions and are urging Labor to follow suit.

While there are always bad apples in every industry, removing commissions would be a blunt instrument with plenty of downsides.

AFCA's new small business ombudsman is preparing for a busy first year as post-royal commission compo claims fly in to the new complaint body.