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Banks see slowed YOY growth: APRA
2 April 2024

Australia’s banks recorded less overall loan book growth year on year, APRA has revealed.

Government introduces legislation to ‘modernise’ financial system
2 April 2024

The federal government has introduced new legislation to bolster regulatory arrangements for the country’s financial market infrastructure.

Calls for increased housing supply ramp up
2 April 2024

The federal government has been urged to do more to address the country’s housing supply issue.

Housing affordability won’t be solved by accessing super: ASFA
2 April 2024

Allowing access to super for housing will only benefit a minority of members with high super balances, ASFA analysis shows.

‘Time is right’ for government-backed RMBS: Greg Medcraft
28 March 2024

The AFG chairman and former ASIC chair says the time is now right to bring about the competition inquiry’s ‘compelling’ recommendation for a public RMBS.

Monthly CPI unchanged for third consecutive month
28 March 2024

The ABS’ monthly CPI data has revealed another month of stagnant inflation during February.

Profitable home sales assisting in financial stability: CoreLogic
28 March 2024

The increase in profit-making home sales has helped support the housing market in a high mortgage cost environment, CoreLogic has revealed.

Mortgage changes recommended by economics committee
27 March 2024

The House standing committee on economics has released its Better Competition, Better Prices, putting forward a range of recommendations on mortgages.

Mortgage stress up despite no rate rise: Roy Morgan
27 March 2024

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

Home buying sentiment at 15-month high: Westpac
27 March 2024

Buyer sentiment has increased to its highest level in over a year, but still remains in the low range, the major bank has revealed.

ING to increase focus on decarbonisation in lending
26 March 2024

Helping borrowers reduce emissions will be a key point of focus for the lender this year, ING’s new head of home loans has said.

Retirement inquiry extension focuses on home ownership
26 March 2024

A Senate inquiry report into retirement outcomes has been pushed back a full year to examine the role home ownership plays in Australians’ post-work phase of life.

ANZ settles credit card class action
26 March 2024

The major bank has moved to settle a class action lawsuit from 2021.

Can medium-density properties help with housing supply?
26 March 2024

Could more apartment builds be the answer to Australia’s housing supply issues?

Borrowers continue to service debts on time: RBA
25 March 2024

The central bank has revealed that the majority of mortgage holders are able to make repayments despite inflationary and interest rate pressures.