Fri, 13th Mar 2026

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the South Australian housing initiative expected to provide 17,000 new homes, with significant focus on first home buyers. The project, a collaboration between Australian and South Australian governments, promises crucial infrastructural investments and is slated for completion in 2028. Australia's private lending industry can expect stricter regulations proposed by ASIC, aimed at increasing transparency and investor protection. Business loans and commercial mortgage demand are on the rise, indicating economic recovery and pointing towards the role of financial intermediaries in fostering growth. In an effort to ensure financial stability, APRA has imposed new debt-to-income limits on lending, aimed at reducing high-debt mortgage risks. Stay updated with more insights on personal and business finance at financialservicesonline.com.au.n