Economy

Mortgage demand drops in March quarter: Equifax
1 May 2024

A fall in mortgage demand has reversed the positive growth recorded in the December 2023 quarter, Equifax has reported.

Will increased bonuses help banks retain home loan officers?
29 April 2024

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.

Cash rate peak may hit 5.1%: Economist
29 April 2024

Interest rate hikes may continue to rise in the later half of the year, an economist has said.

SA tops HIA Housing Scorecard
29 April 2024

South Australia is “one of the few markets” providing affordable housing to first home buyers, according to the association.

Migration levels affecting rents, not house prices: CoreLogic
29 April 2024

High net overseas migration levels have been affecting rental markets rather than home values, according to the property analytics provider.

March CPI overshoots RBA and lender expectations
26 April 2024

The latest quarterly CPI data has printed above lender predictions.

How does housing impact standard of life?
26 April 2024

A new report has made it clear just how much housing can be tied to mental health.

Annual inflation eases for fifth consecutive quarter: ABS
24 April 2024

Annual inflation has continued to fall from its peak, the latest ABS data has revealed.

Industry bodies call for greater HAFF funding
23 April 2024

Industry associations have jointly urged the government to double its funding for the HAFF Bill in the upcoming budget.

The rising popularity of units
22 April 2024

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.