Economy

Discover some of the top news stories impacting the mortgages space in this weekly wrap-up.

Economists from ANZ have joined Westpac in betting the Reserve Bank will make a sharp rise in the cash rate next week, to clamp down on inflation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his government’s first full ministry, while sliding the housing portfolio into cabinet.

Lenders will soon start seeing increasing losses from home loan portfolios as some borrowers suffer “sizeable repayment shock,” APRA chair Wayne Byres has warned.

The shortage of affordable housing suitable for older people is worsening, fuelling the need for more alternative housing and finance options.

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The state’s Treasurer has unveiled his government’s vision for housing across Tasmania, pledging further support to spark ownership and supply.

Discover some of the top news stories impacting the mortgages space in this weekly wrap-up.

The central bank should have raised the official cash rate earlier than May given rising inflation, according to economist Stephen Koukoulas.

Senator Andrew Bragg has called for his party to retain its super for housing election policy, as it re-evaluates its agenda post-defeat.