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Mortgage holders open wallets as rate cut hopes grow

Mortgage holders open wallets as rate cut hopes grow

Confidence and consumer spending continue to rise, despite the RBA's surprise rate pause

Kellie Ell Jul 10, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: NAB's Chris Thomas talks global uncertainty, M&A and opportunities for commercial brokers

EXCLUSIVE: NAB's Chris Thomas talks global uncertainty, M&A and opportunities for commercial brokers

From trade turbulence to rising business activity, the executive reveals how NAB is helping commercial brokers navigate change and unlock growth

House prices set to rise, even without a rate cut

House prices set to rise, even without a rate cut

A stubborn housing shortage, investor confidence and the prospect of further reductions could keep prices trending upward

Australia's rental market hits pause as affordability bites

Australia's rental market hits pause as affordability bites

Rental growth slows as capital city prices stabilise

Thinktank partners with Fortiro to boost loan speed and fraud detection

Thinktank partners with Fortiro to boost loan speed and fraud detection

Thinktank boosts lending speed with Fortiro tech

RBA hold gives home buyers breathing room before August

RBA hold gives home buyers breathing room before August

RBA hold delays price pressure, boosts buyer timing

Hiring and tech take priority as SMEs tackle rising costs in FY26

Hiring and tech take priority as SMEs tackle rising costs in FY26

Tight margins push smarter spending by small businesses

Experian and Stryd launch open banking tool to help brokers match and retain borrowers

Experian and Stryd launch open banking tool to help brokers match and retain borrowers

Open banking boosts broker retention and loan matching

The market reacts to the RBA's surprise rate pause

The market reacts to the RBA's surprise rate pause

The central bank holds firm at 3.85%, frustrating mortgage holders across the country

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