Economy

Five emerging forces are exposing the limits of Australia’s traditional approach to agricultural lending, a new report has found.

Australia’s housing downturn has broadened in July, with Brisbane and Adelaide joining Sydney and Melbourne in posting monthly price falls.

One in three older home owners are delaying downsizing as Australia’s property market softens, with many exploring other ways to unlock equity, new data has revealed.

Investor and first home buyer demand has driven a decline in mortgage demand since February, according to new data from broker group Loan Market.

Almost three-quarters of regional small businesses have reported falling profits, with brokers saying many owners are now delaying investment and focusing on keeping their businesses afloat

Australia’s capital city house and unit prices have recorded their first quarterly decline in more than three years, according to new figures from Domain.

Australian SMEs are becoming leaner businesses, but new research suggests workforce stability is increasingly determining which businesses are positioned for growth and which are facing ...

Borrowers have continued to turn their backs on fixed-rate mortgages, with variable-rate loans accounting for almost nine in 10 broker-originated home loans in the June quarter, according to ...

Home owners looking to trade up have become an increasingly dominant force in the broker market, with upgrader activity reaching near-record levels, according to new data.

While confidence is returning for many Australian businesses, new data has indicated that many SMEs remain reluctant to take on new debt despite easing cost pressures.