July sees sharpest ever monthly rise in home loan lending
The value of new loan commitments for housing rose sharply in July, up 8.9% (seasonally adjusted), the biggest month-on-month rise ever recorded.
September 09, 2020
Number of 'unaffordable' home loans spikes 42%
Data from the prudential regulator released today reveals the number of unaffordable home loans being taken out has increased by 42% from June 2019 to June 2020.
September 08, 2020
1.5 million Australians in mortgage stress, defaults expected amid recession
More than 1.5 million Australians are under mortgage stress and a rise in mortgage arrears and defaults are likely amid the nation's deep recession.
September 03, 2020
What happens to Australian house prices in a recession?
As Australia continues to grapple with the economic shock of COVID-19, many of us are wondering what the impact of this recession will be on our property markets.
September 02, 2020
Looming crisis once COVID-19 income support ends
JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments have mostly prevented people falling into poverty, research reveals, but the gap between rich and poor is expected to explode once COVID-19 stimulus measures end.
September 02, 2020
Property listings plunge heading into spring selling season
The number of new properties listed for sale has dropped 9.6% nationally as the country gears up for an unusual spring selling season.
August 27, 2020
8 ways to make extra cash online during COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Australians out of work or with reduced incomes. But you can still earn money online from the comfort of your couch.
August 26, 2020
Australians could be sitting on a $5,800 goldmine at home
Australians could stand to make over $5,000 selling unwanted goods in their homes, according to Gumtree's 2020 Second Hand Economy Report.
August 26, 2020
Google Pay arrives for ME Bank customers
From today, ME Bank customers will be able to make contactless payments with their Android smartphone via Google Pay.
August 25, 2020
Bank First reveals sub-2% fixed home loan rate
The rate wars are heating up as another lender reveals a sub-2% fixed home loan rate.
August 19, 2020
