NEWS.
Market Update: Major Banks Retreat from Trust & Company Lending
The Shift in Complex Lending Australia’s "Big Four" and major lenders are significantly tightening their criteria for mortgages involving trust and company structures. Driven by ...
Brokers are adapting to further changes after another major bank tightened its mortgage lending policies for company and trust-based borrowers
On 8 January, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) joined the other major banks in tightening its mortgage lending rules for home loans taken ...
Expectations of interest rate cuts have faded as eight major banks announce increases to their loan rates.
Borrowers holding out for another rate cut anytime soon may have to reconsider their expectations, as Australia’s banks appear to have already priced in where ...
Monetary Policy Steady Amid Rising Inflation Risks
Board chose to keep the cash rate steady at 3.60 per cent. Inflation has dropped sharply from its 2022 peak, but has shown some renewed ...
Quarterly Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators – December 2025
The Council serves as the primary coordinating group for Australia’s financial regulatory agencies, with its core purpose being to uphold financial system stability and ensure ...
Surprise Towns Aussie Buyers Are Flocking To — Where Demand Is Booming
Title: Surprise Towns Aussie Buyers Are Flocking To — Where Demand Is Booming Description: Buyers are turning their eyes to unexpected towns across Australia as ...
Australia’s Most Mortgage-Stressed Suburbs Revealed — Are You at Risk?
Description: New data shows that mortgage stress is spreading far beyond major cities. Find out which suburbs are under most pressure, what’s causing it, and ...
Struggling with Your Mortgage? Here’s When Walking Away Might Be the Best Move
Description: When mortgage payments become unmanageable and your home is underwater, walking away may be a tough but practical option. Here’s what homeowners need to ...
Buyer Demand Shifts: From Hotspots to Rebounding Markets
Description: Australian housing demand is shifting—from previously overheated markets to rebounding capitals and regions. Explore where buyer interest is surging and what it means for ...
Rich vs Poor: How RBA Rate Cuts Hit Aussies Differently
Description: The Reserve Bank’s recent rate cuts offer big savings for some but may unwittingly make life harder for others. Here’s how different groups—homeowners, savers, ...
Australia’s Home Prices Could Jump 11% by End of 2026 — Here’s Why Description:
Description: ANZ just raised its home price outlook, now predicting uplifting growth across Australia’s capital cities. Here’s what’s driving optimism—and what it could mean for ...
Melbourne’s Most Overvalued Postcodes: What Homebuyers Should Know
Description: New research has revealed which Melbourne suburbs may be priced above their true value. Discover where buyers should tread carefully—and where opportunity still lies. ...
