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.

There is a gender gap in mortgage stress levels between single women and men, according to Roy Morgan.

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.

A new report has shown a higher concentration of mortgage stress within the capital cities, exceeding levels seen in 2019.

New research has shown levels of borrowers at risk of mortgage stress have continued to ease.

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