Economy

SME confidence saw a slight decline during the September quarter despite steady business conditions, according to NAB.

Solid activity in residential development is forecast for next year as the industry comes off the back of building an unprecedented supply of new dwellings, a new report has revealed.

Western Australia boasts seven of the 10 most affordable suburbs across the capital cities for borrowers to live in, according to new research by comparison website finder.com.au.

Suncorp Bank has today announced it will increase its variable interest rates for owner-occupier and investor loans.

AMP Bank has announced it will increase its variable home loan rates.

Pepper has successfully completed a $300 million non-conforming RMBS issue with help from three of the big four banks.

Amid whispers that the Reserve Bank will cut rates before the end of the year, BetaShares’ chief economist believes a rate cut as early as tomorrow is unlikely.

Growing your own business successfully is frequently a challenge for business owners. Many actually think that growth creates too many headaches and decide to try to keep their business ...

The CEO of a major lender says customers must bear the brunt of higher mortgage rates if they are to benefit from having stronger banks.

An overwhelming majority of Australian economists expect more banks to increase their variable home loan rates over the coming months.