Economy

Rate hikes expose a tale of two borrowers
26 July 2022
Rate hikes expose a tale of two borrowers

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 ...

Clearance rates remain below 60%
26 July 2022
Clearance rates remain below 60%

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

LATEST PODCAST: Reviewing the RBA
25 July 2022
LATEST PODCAST: Reviewing the RBA

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

Making news this week (ending 22 July)
22 July 2022
Making news this week (ending 22 July)

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%.

RBA governor warns another 50-bp jump likely
22 July 2022
RBA governor warns another 50-bp jump likely

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

Boosting productivity will help steer inflation back down: Lowe
21 July 2022
Boosting productivity will help steer inflation back down: Lowe

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

Queensland property settlements topped the nation
21 July 2022
Queensland property settlements topped the nation

Queensland recorded the highest number of property sale settlements in FY22, driven by the regions, according to PEXA’s latest report.

RBA Review will 'refine and reform' rather than revolutionise: Treasurer
20 July 2022
RBA Review will 'refine and reform' rather than revolutionise: Treasurer

 The terms of reference for the RBA Review have been outlined by the Federal Treasurer, focusing on inflation targets, mandates, culture, and board make-up.

Household equity to ward off debt concerns: RBA
20 July 2022
Household equity to ward off debt concerns: RBA

While the RBA deputy governor warns Australian borrowers pose “potential risks” to the financial sector, ballooning assets may buffer any financial risks.

Cash rate to pass 3% by November: ANZ
20 July 2022
Cash rate to pass 3% by November: ANZ

The major bank has revised its cash rate forecast, now expecting the Reserve Bank to hike rates to 3.35 per cent by November.