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The ABS has revealed a surge in the value of new borrower-accepted loan commitments year on year.

The central bank is prepared to increase interest rates should inflation remain persistent, the RBA governor has said.

The share of foreign buyers in Australia’s housing market has fallen from previous heights.

Retirees are finding it difficult to balance their desire to financially support their children and their retirement lifestyle, according to AMP research.

To encourage first home buyers to build new homes, the South Australian government has removed the stamp duty exemption threshold.

Australia’s economic growth continues to slow, with the lowest through the year growth in almost four years, the ABS has revealed.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two mutual lenders to investigate the potential of a merger.

The federal government has announced new consumer protection legislation for buy now, pay later products.

Owner-occupier market share remained heightened during the March quarter, a major bank’s report has found.

‘Subpar’ growth has been called by bank economists ahead of the release of the next GDP print.

The banking group has joined national organisations in a pledge to tackle financial abuse.

New loan approvals are up almost 10 per cent since autumn 2023, signalling a revival of young buyer confidence.

The housing shortfall has become the main driver for increased house prices and is unlikely to improve quickly, according to AMP’s Shane Oliver.

The Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise the award wage is expected to be within the central bank’s forecasts.

A record number of city-siders have moved to regional Australia, the major bank has revealed.