From 50-Year Mortgages to 401(k) Withdrawals: Fast Fixes with Bigger Hidden Costs

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Using retirement savings for home down payments may help buyers now but creates long-term risks for wealth and housing prices.

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‘I have concerns’: Could allowing 401(k) use for a downpayment unlock housing affordability?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Proposal marks the latest effort to improve Americans’ chances of buying a home – but would it work?

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Cotality taps NAB economist to lead Australian research

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Cotality has announced the appointment of a new head of research in Australia.

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Investors begin moving from observation to action

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

As 2026 heats up, brokers are beginning to see investor momentum building, but also a lending environment that remains cautious and selective.

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Broker launches program targeting early-career growth

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A Victorian broker has launched a new development program aimed at addressing what he sees as a structural gap in how early-career brokers are supported.

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Manufactured housing gains traction, but negative stigma persists

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Manufactured housing is part of federal efforts to improve affordability, but negative stigmas continue to impact the industry.

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Housing demand is off to a solid start in 2026

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mortgage rates and spreads stabilize, driving growth in home sales and inventory for the 2026 housing market.

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BRAVO Residential raises $401.3 million in RMBS from a non-QM pool

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The notes are expected to pay coupons of 4.94% on notes in the A1FCF tranche, rated AAA from KBRA and Fitch Ratings, to 6.78% on the B1 notes.

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Former ASIC commissioner to lead Banking Code watchdog

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Sean Hughes appointed BCCC Chair from early 2026

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Thinktank, brokers direct $337k to community charities

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Each settled deal channels finance into frontline support

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