Economy

Three classes of Pepper's non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) have been assigned AAA ratings by Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

The mortgage market could soon welcome new lenders offering an alternative to the major banks by using credit scores to provide risk-based pricing on home loans.

The federal government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry will improve stability across the nation’s banking system, according to industry super fund-owned bank ME.

Property prices in Australia’s regional resource hubs have dropped by up to 74 per cent over the past three years, new research has revealed.

The International Housing Association (IHA) has issued a worldwide call to improve housing affordability during its 2015 interim meeting held recently in Canada.

A global asset manager has urged SMSF investors to carefully consider large allocations to banks, with Australia in the grips of a “debt-charged housing boom” and the banks potentially ...

Mutual lender CUA says the government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) will help promote a competitive and diverse banking sector.

Domain Group has called time on Sydney's extraordinary house price boom after releasing new data showing a significant slowdown in capital gains.

A new global real estate investment landscape is emerging as investors are looking beyond traditional sectors and geographical locations, according to a global property firm.

The chief executive of a non-major bank has spoken out about the majors' decision to lift mortgage rates.