Economy

Rate hike will hurt investors in 2016
24 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

A professional property investor and mentor has warned that some investors could run into trouble if interest rates start to rise next year.

Economic risks remain 'tilted to the downside' for 2016
23 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

A global investment management group has published its 2016 outlook for the Australian economy.

Outlook stable, but headwinds rising for Asia-Pacific banks
22 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

The 2016 outlook for Asia-Pacific banks is stable, but asset quality and profitability will deteriorate for many of the region’s banking systems, according to Moody’s Investors Service

Major bank sounds alarm on off-the-plan properties
18 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

The nation’s largest mortgage lender has warned of serious risks to off-the-plan property investors in two capital cities.

Fed rate hike won’t force RBA’s hand, says economist
18 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

A leading Australian economist has argued that the US central bank’s decision to raise the Federal Funds rate to a 0.25 to 0.5 per cent range won’t lead to a higher cash rate here at home.

'Be alert to the risk of a recession', says global firm
17 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

A global investment management group has warned Australians to be alert to the risk of a recession and flagged the limited ability of housing to drive economic growth.

Goldfields Money appoints new CEO
17 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

Goldfields Money has announced the appointment of its new CEO following an extensive search over the past three months.

RBA indicates easing bias
17 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank of Australia has outlined the case for potential further rate cuts in the minutes of its December meeting.

Listed group announces pricing change
16 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

An ASX-listed mortgage and wealth group has announced a change to one of its home loan products.

Bank takes home loans to Westfield
16 December 2015
mortgagebusiness

One of Australia’s big four banks has opened the first dedicated home loan centre in the country as it looks to win a greater share of the NSW mortgage market.