Downside risk for housing becoming pronounced
SYDNEY house prices have declined for the first time since September 2020…
AFG grows market share to 67pc
MORTGAGE brokers Australian Finance Group (AFG) recorded a 20% increase to its…
Mortgage stress at record lows despite lockdowns
MORTGAGE stress has dropped to record lows during the recent lockdowns in…
Mortgage arrears decline
LOCKDOWN loan deferrals had little impact on Australia’s 30-plus days mortgage arrears,…
Interest rate buffer reduces loan default risks
THE introduction of a new higher minimum interest rate buffer by APRA…
Low rates keep delinquencies low despite lockdowns
MORTGAGE delinquency rates increased over the June quarter, and while they remained…
Home owners taking advantage of low rates
PROPERTY refinances hit record highs in Australia during August, beating the record…
Investors making up for lost time
INVESTORS have continued their march into the heated housing market, with monthly…
Competition opens for smaller lenders to take on big four
THE winding back of government incentives and good demand for Australian residential…
First home buyers retreat, investors continue to return
HOUSING finance commitments across Australia fell by 1.6% over June but investors…
