Economy

Home loan activity declined sharply over February, driven by the significant falls in affordability as a consequence of booming house prices.

Economists are yet again tweaking their cash rate forecasts, ahead of CPI data being released this week.

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Growing rents and slowing house price growth keep housing sentiment steady in Australia, NAB property survey reveals.

With the relaxing of COVID restrictions this year, property sale settlements saw a return to the cities, with most regional areas losing ground, according to PEXA.

Research has found that 584,000 mortgage holders were at risk of mortgage stress at the end of 2021, a “record low” due to government intervention.

New research has found Australian schools’ current approach to financial literacy is failing teenage girls and that it should be expanded outside of maths and business.

A survey from the major bank has shown confidence among mortgage holders dipped by 9.2 per cent over April, amid concerns over the cash rate.

As the country heads to the polls on 21 May, mortgage industry participants are being asked to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has conceded he “made a mistake” after being unable to recall the correct cash rate or unemployment rate.