Economy

Making news this week, the treasurer warns rate rises will sting, inflation has tipped above 6%, Westpac is set to launch its digital mortgage this year, and APRA chair announces his ...

Releasing revised economic forecasts in his first ministerial statement on the economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has noted the “pain” that millions of mortgagors are feeling.

Australia’s annual consumer price index has grown to a rate of 6.1 per cent, with housing noted as a key driver.

The latest State of the States report has shown home loan commitments remained above decade averages despite the cost of living pressures.

OPINION: The central bank is clinging to the hope that those who bought their homes in the last few years have stomachs strong enough to match the financial buffers of borrowers who bought ...

Despite an increase to the number of homes listed, clearance rates have remained below 60 per cent, according to the latest data.

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

Treasurer launches RBA review, Suncorp Bank to be sold to ANZ, the RBA governor signals a boost in productivity is needed, industry welcomes RLO certainty, ANZ tips cash rate to pass 3%.

The likelihood of another 50-bp rise in August narrows, with the RBA governor weakening his argument for a “steady approach”.

The RBA governor has carved a path out of high inflation that involves more rate rises and a boost to productivity.