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Banks slash small business loan margins to five-year low

Banks slash small business loan margins to five-year low

New ABA report finds banks compete harder for small business customers as lending hits record highs

Mina Martin Aug 17, 2026
Finsure adds private lending to white label range with ASCF tie-up

Finsure adds private lending to white label range with ASCF tie-up

Aggregator partners with Australian Secure Capital Fund to expand bridging and business loans

Bluestone launches spring rate discount for brokers

Bluestone launches spring rate discount for brokers

Non-bank lender cuts rates by 0.25% across its product range following the RBA's latest hold

Investor lending plunges 8.6% as negative gearing changes bite

Investor lending plunges 8.6% as negative gearing changes bite

PIPA warns established property investors have almost vanished from the market since May's budget reforms.

The countdown is on: Secure your table for the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards

The countdown is on: Secure your table for the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards

Industry leaders discuss why the event is worth celebrating

Brisbane broker's free app uncovers $1.2m in home loan overpayments

Brisbane broker's free app uncovers $1.2m in home loan overpayments

New 30-second rate-check tool reveals most borrowers unknowingly overpaying on their mortgage.

Sydney and Melbourne lead deepening price falls as national downturn broadens

Sydney and Melbourne lead deepening price falls as national downturn broadens

National dwelling values fall for a second straight quarter as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slide

Buyer's market emerges as listings pile up across most capitals

Buyer's market emerges as listings pile up across most capitals

Total property stock rises nationally even as new listings slow, REA data shows

Fatigued but spending: Westpac flags stalled consumer momentum

Fatigued but spending: Westpac flags stalled consumer momentum

Sentiment sits near historic lows even as spending holds up, Westpac's August Red Book finds

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