Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 30 Jun to 04 July

July 5, 2025by

Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories of the Week This week’s top headlines include a Court of Appeal ruling that clarifies...

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GTA home sales down year-over-year in June, listings up: real estate board

July 5, 2025by

By Sammy Hudes Home sales in the region ticked 2.4% lower in June compared with a year earlier, as 6,243...

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West Brom confirms fixed rate reductions and reintroduces interest-only

July 5, 2025by

West Brom Building Society has announced cuts across its five-year fixed rate products. For those with a 10% deposit, the...

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Fixed rate reductions continue as sub-4% deals back on the market

July 5, 2025by

It was a week of rate reductions for fixed mortgages this week with certain lenders reintroducing sub-4% deals to...

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UK Finance calls for Financial Ombudsman Service reform timetable   

July 5, 2025by

UK Finance has backed calls that the Financial Ombudsman Service should be stopped from acting as a “quasi-regulator” and...

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Bridgit names Nick Ognenovski as first chief revenue officer

July 5, 2025by

“The business has quickly built a strong reputation for speed, simplicity, and innovation in what is traditionally a complex...

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ABS reports Australian household spending rises in May

July 5, 2025by

All Australian states and territories posted higher household spending for the month. The Northern Territory led with a 1.2%...

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CSLR levy cut by more than 30%

July 5, 2025by

The decision now lies with the Minister for Financial Services, who must determine whether the special levy should be...

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Six-month growth streak continues for Aussie home prices

July 5, 2025by

Sydney and Melbourne saw increases of 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively. These markets, which experienced subdued activity in 2024, are...

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Equifax believes rate cuts will shift mortgage demand

July 5, 2025by

Indicators of borrower intent suggest growing confidence in the market. Equifax reported a 13% YTD rise in early-stage mortgage...

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