Economy

Arrears to rise as repayments outpace income growth: Moody’s
14 March 2024

Residential mortgage delinquency rates are set to continue to increase in 2024, a report has flagged.

Former RBA governor Lowe announces new role
13 March 2024

Philip Lowe, former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), has made his first board move since departing the central bank.

PODCAST: Bankwest’s move to become a fully digital bank
11 March 2024

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

Women in Finance Podcast: Building a brand that lasts
8 March 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on how women can raise their voices and establish a leading brand. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we find out ...

GDP growth slightly below RBA’s forecast
7 March 2024

The Australian economy has grown just shy of the central bank’s predictions, ABS data has revealed.

Cost-of-living relief for home owners urged by REIA
7 March 2024

The REIA has made an “urgent call” to the federal government to alleviate cost-of-living pressures for home owners in the upcoming budget.

Levels of mortgage stress continue to climb: Roy Morgan
6 March 2024

Mortgage holders under stress rose for the second consecutive month, new research has revealed.

New shadow assistant treasurer and financial services minister announced
5 March 2024

The leader of the opposition has announced changes to his shadow ministry, welcoming a new shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services.

PODCAST: Should introducers be paid for referrals?
4 March 2024

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

RMBS prime arrears continue to rise: S&P
29 February 2024

Prime RMBS arrears have continued to rise in Q4, S&P’s latest RMBS report reveals, but may be ‘tempered’ by forecast rate cuts.