Mortgage stress

Data averages are ‘masking’ increased mortgagor stress levels over their home loan debt, a NAB behavioural economist has explained.

If the central bank bumps the cash rate next week, more than 30 per cent of mortgage holders will fall under ‘mortgage stress’, according to Roy Morgan.

West Australians are spending significantly less in the new year thus far, latest Bankwest data has revealed.

There are now ‘broad concerns’ over increasing distress calls from mortgage holders, a national debt helpline has confirmed.

New data has revealed that the share of mortgage holders at risk of mortgage stress fell for the second month in a row.

More people are “living in cars” as higher rents and the fixed-mortgage ‘cliff’ approaches, charities have told a Senate hearing.

New research has revealed a further increase in mortgage stress in the three months to December 2023.

Rising household incomes have led to easing levels of mortgage stress, new research has found.

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

The fintech business has announced a new predictive insights solution to assist banks and borrowers in mitigating financial stress.

Continued cash rate rises will impact mortgagor emotions even further, ANZ-Roy Morgan data has revealed.

Mortgage holders are becoming more confident in their decision as stress eases for a third straight month.

Levels of mortgage stress dropped for the second consecutive month, the research company has revealed.

According to recent data, more than 1.5 million Aussies are at risk of being affected by mortgage stress. However, with stage 3 tax cuts on the horizon, these numbers are predicted to ...

The current rising rate environment has put 23.9 per cent of mortgage holders now “at risk” of stress, Roy Morgan research has confirmed.

The number of mortgagors at risk of mortgage stress has once again climbed to a record high, new research has found.

As another interest rate increase looms, more mortgage holders are at risk of facing mortgage stress, Roy Morgan has found.

New findings released by the credit bureau have raised concerns about the escalating financial stress levels on Australian households.

While borrowers behind on loan repayments remain at low levels, EY has called on banks to monitor arrears as the full effect of rate hikes still looms.

Borrowers at risk of stress hit another record high in February, Roy Morgan research has revealed.