Economy

The full impact of the COVID-19 crisis  has been reflected in the latest home loan approval data, with sharp falls in both owner-occupied and investor lending activity.

The banking sector’s commitment to extend loan repayment holidays for distressed borrowers could prolong the deterioration in credit quality and require higher loan loss provisions, ...

Fintech lender 86 400 has reported that it has settled $40 million in loans since launching its digital mortgage offering in November last year.

Tasmania is the first state to announce that it is now accepting applications for the HomeBuilder grants, while Queensland has announced its support for the measure.

An expansion of the quantitative easing program may be the only monetary policy lever at the Reserve Bank’s disposal if the market requires further stimulus, according to AMP economist Shane ...

Australian banks have announced that they will support customers with a new phase of COVID-19 support, extending mortgage repayment deferrals by another four months, where appropriate.

Enquiries to property developers have soared to record levels on realestate.com.au since the announcement of the HomeBuilder package, according to new data.

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

The technology solution provider has acquired open banking fintech Frollo in a bid to “improve lending experiences using open banking”, reduce expenses headaches and improve approval times

Two-thirds of analysts do not believe that now is a good time to purchase a home, according to new research.