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Shifting growth patterns signal cooldown in some regional areas
20 February 2025

While growth in regional markets has stabilised, growth patterns across individual areas are shifting, with signs of a slowdown emerging in some regions.

Investor market booms amid rising home loan activity
20 February 2025

Australia’s housing market sees robust growth in 2024, with investor loans surging.

SMEs tap home equity for growth to alleviate financial strain
20 February 2025

Business owners are turning to unlocking the value of their home equity through shared equity products to fund growth.

Why are customers switching to Macquarie and digital banks?
19 February 2025

Recent data has shown that Aussies are turning to Macquarie and new digital banks as their main bank.

Consumer confidence dropped in build-up to rate cuts
19 February 2025

While the public awaited the rate cut decision from the RBA, consumer confidence took a dip, currently at its lowest point for 2025.

Government breaks down housing plan
19 February 2025

In multiple interviews over the last few days, Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Clare O’Neil, discussed the government’s plans to improve housing supply.

MA Money completes record RMBS issuance
19 February 2025

The non-bank lender announced a milestone deal that has cemented itself as a key global player.

Lenders begin to drop rates after RBA cut
18 February 2025

Lenders have begun to announce interest rate cuts after the RBA handed down a long-awaited cash rate drop.

RBA hands down first rate call of 2025
18 February 2025

The central bank has had its first 2025 meeting, handing down the cash rate target.

Calls for less barriers for first home buyers
18 February 2025

Young Aussies are finding it exceedingly harder to enter the property market. Two organisations have discussed means for breaking down barriers and increasing support for first home ...

Prime Capital unveils new business loan
18 February 2025

The latest offering aims to “bridge market gap” by providing a large loan to businesses in need of quick funding.

Foreign investors to be banned from purchasing existing homes
18 February 2025

In order to bring some relief to the Australian housing market, the Albanese government has announced plans to place a temporary ban on foreign investment.

Over half of borrowers can’t meet 20% deposit
18 February 2025

There have been calls to address housing affordability concerns with many Australians unable to meet the requirements to purchase a home.

Rentvesting gaining popularity among aspiring buyers in 2025
18 February 2025

A recent Westpac survey has spotlighted that first home buyers are increasingly considering “rentvesting” in order to get onto the property ladder.

Westpac updates offset accounts policy
17 February 2025

The major is offering updated options to help borrowers better manage their home loan.