ME Bank becomes WE as it merges with BOQ Some 27 years after being founded by 26 super funds, challenger bank ME is changing hands. By Alex Brewster ● February 22, 2021
Retail trade recovers in January after plunging over Christmas Retail turnover rebounded by 0.6% in January 2021 after a surprising fall over the Christmas period. By Emma Duffy ● February 19, 2021
Study shows pet-friendly rental properties good for landlords as well as tenants Allowing pets in a rental property has more benefits for the landlord than negatives, according to a new report. By Emma Duffy ● February 19, 2021
Nine in 10 deferred mortgages have resumed repayments According to the latest major bank data, repayments have resumed on more than nine out of 10 mortgages deferred during the coronavirus crisis. By William Jolly ● February 18, 2021
Home loan demand outstripping other forms of credit Demand for consumer credit ended 2020 down sharply in all categories except home loans. By William Jolly ● February 17, 2021
Will we soon see the end of 'record low' home loan rates? It seems like all the most competitive home loans are now fixed, but that might not continue for much longer. By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2021
Almost half of investors looking to buy regional or interstate in 2021 A new study has found 23% of property investors are looking to buy interstate this year, while 20% are looking regional. By Alex Brewster ● February 17, 2021
CommBank: House prices to boom by 16% in next two years Australia's biggest bank believes the housing market is on the cusp of a boom. By Alex Brewster ● February 15, 2021
Economists say low interest rates will increase house prices and wealth inequality A new study has urged the Federal Government to move housing to the centre of economic policy. By Alex Brewster ● February 15, 2021
Heritage, CUA, Auswide, Horizon slash home loan rates It was another fairly busy week for customer-owned banks, as Heritage, CUA, and Auswide all cut home loan rates by up to 45 basis points. By Harrison Astbury ● February 12, 2021