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Household spending won’t substantially increase until rates are lowered
16 December 2024

Although spending increased during Black Friday sales, higher interest rates are still dampening a large lift in household spending.

Mortgage credit growth up despite higher interest rate environment
13 December 2024

Credit growth in residential mortgages has increased year-on-year, new data from APRA has revealed.

CBA to ‘accelerate growth across Australia–India corridor’
13 December 2024

The major bank has unveiled plans to collaborate with ICICI Bank in India to help support customers across both nations.

Unemployment rate falls but we’re still ‘far from out of the woods’
12 December 2024

The unemployment rate has dropped through November, showing some signs of stabilisation. Despite this, some believe we’re far from normal.

Former bank CEO sentenced to 18 months’ jail
12 December 2024

A former director and CEO of a member-owned bank has been found guilty on dishonesty offences.

Proprietary channel won’t push out brokers, says NAB
12 December 2024

The added attention banks are giving to the proprietary channel, paired with a significant increase in the use of AI and automation, may have some brokers worried. Despite this, NAB has ...

Economists observe dovish tilt in RBA’s stance
12 December 2024

While the result of the December monetary policy meeting was no surprise, analysts have noted the increased confidence in the RBA’s rhetoric.

Home sales up 8% year on year
12 December 2024

The housing market has proven resilient over the course of 2024 despite global and domestic pressures.

Most industries see a fall in monthly business turnover
12 December 2024

Recent data has shown that stunted business turnover is prevalent across the majority of recorded industries, highlighting some struggles in bringing in revenue.

‘If we thought we had things wrong, we would have moved’
11 December 2024

The RBA governor has remained resolute in the board’s monetary policy decisions thus far, maintaining that the economy is still on the path towards the inflation target range.

Small businesses increasingly turning to non-banks for investment
11 December 2024

SMEs are opting for alternative lending sources, marking a significant change in their investment funding strategies.

Wave Money celebrates the holiday season with URBNSURF
11 December 2024

The non-bank lender has closed out a year of outstanding business growth with its inaugural Wave Money Small Wave Christmas Invitational celebration.

No Christmas miracle for borrowers as RBA holds
10 December 2024

The Reserve Bank has made the decision to hold the official cash rate to close out 2024.

Borrowers may have to compromise amid housing challenges
10 December 2024

The current volatility of the housing market is placing strain on people across the country. With compounding challenges impacting affordability, as a broker, it can be beneficial to reign ...

‘Historical low’ for housing affordability
10 December 2024

Australia’s housing affordability has hit a new trough, as borrowers continue to face increased mortgage and rental costs, the REIA has found.