Economy

Outlook for Australian economy ‘relatively pessimistic’
7 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

Although sentiment towards Australia’s economic outlook has improved over recent weeks, it will be short lived, according to one economist.

Apartment trend drives ongoing rise in housing approvals
6 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

Australia could build a record number of homes this financial year after setting its third monthly approvals record in five months.

Industry leaders sound alarm on rate cut
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

Industry leaders have warned that the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the official cash rate today will have serious ramifications for the housing market.

RBA rate announcment
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly meeting following a period of intense market speculation.

RBA rate announcement
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly meeting following a period of intense market speculation.

Major bank run-off spikes as customers pay down debt
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

A major Australian lender has recorded a significant increase in its residential loan book run-off and below-system mortgage growth in its results for the first half of 2015.

Rate decision too close to call
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

Industry experts are divided on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will move the cash rate to a new record low.

Case mounts against ‘friendless’ tax
5 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

The Customer Owned Banking Association says opposition is mounting against the government’s proposed deposit levy.

Mortgages becoming 'problematic' in hottest markets
4 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

A new report has warned that new mortgages in Sydney and Melbourne are at risk of default when rates eventually rise.

RBA announces surprising interest rate decision
2 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.