Economy

Economists upbeat about housing affordability
3 September 2020
Economists upbeat about housing affordability

Sentiment around housing affordability among economists and experts is more positive than it has ever been, according to a survey.

East coast capitals drag down home values
2 September 2020
East coast capitals drag down home values

COVID-related travel restrictions have taken their toll on housing markets across Australia’s largest capital cities, where prices fell further over the month of August, the latest CoreLogic ...

RBA maintains monetary policy settings
1 September 2020
RBA maintains monetary policy settings

The central bank has issued a monetary policy update following its latest monthly board meeting.

FHLDS grants four-year head start to FHBs
1 September 2020
FHLDS grants four-year head start to FHBs

The government-backed home deposit scheme has accelerated the home ownership ambitions of prospective first home buyers by an average of four years, new data has revealed.

Analysts forecast out-of-cycle mortgage rate hikes
1 September 2020
Analysts forecast out-of-cycle mortgage rate hikes

Lenders are expected to increase variable home loan rates despite cash rate inertia from the Reserve Bank, according to analysts.

Wisr reports 95% spike in loan originations
31 August 2020
Wisr reports 95% spike in loan originations

The lender’s loan originations have almost doubled, contributing to a 136 per cent increase in operating revenue.

Bank slashes variable rates
31 August 2020
Bank slashes variable rates

A non-major bank has lowered its variable rate for new and refinancing owner-occupiers on principal and interest repayments.

Weaker listings to linger after lockdown 2.0
31 August 2020
Weaker listings to linger after lockdown 2.0

It is unlikely that national transaction activity and property listings would bounce back as quickly after the second lockdown in Victoria as it did after the first.

Rethinking those popular broker marketing slogans
28 August 2020
Rethinking those popular broker marketing slogans

Promoted by Social Broker Brokers who are active on social media have a significant opportunity to shape the agenda, set customer expectations, and elevate the industry. Here we map out ...

Prospa loan originations thumped by COVID-19
28 August 2020
Prospa loan originations thumped by COVID-19

The business lender has reported a decline of over 10 per cent in its total loan originations amid challenging economic conditions during the COVID-19 crisis.