Non-banks surge as borrowers prioritise flexibility over rates

Non-bank lenders are gaining ground in the mortgage market as borrowers, particularly investors, prioritise flexibility and borrowing capacity over headline...

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RBA hints at just one more rate cut for 2025

The recent cash rate cuts in 2025 provided some optimism for consumers. The relief may be short-lived, however. As revealed in the Reserve Bank’s minutes...

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Expectations rise for 50-bp rate cut in May

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and some bank economists have suggested the central bank may slash the cash rate by 50 bps next month following global economic upheaval....

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RBA holds cash rate steady

In a widely anticipated move, the central bank has left the cash rate unchanged. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has avoided any April Fools’ shocks,...

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Rate cut leaves housing market in delicate balance

Lower interest rates will drive a modest improvement in the housing market although continuing affordability and supply-side issues will limit growth, according...

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Property prices positioned to increase

Signs are pointing to an increase in property prices after some recent trends. According to CoreLogic, property trends are often determined off the back of...

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Australian home prices surge to record levels following rate cut

PropTrack reveals home price increases across Australia February witnessed a rebound in the national home prices, climbing 0.4% to reach record highs, according...

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Investor market booms amid rising home loan activity

Australia’s housing market sees robust growth in 2024, with investor loans surging. Australia’s housing market has seen significant growth in 2024, with...

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Rate cuts set to lift property values in key Australian markets

In line with market expectations of a February rate cut – a viewpoint shared by all big four banks – Eliza Owen (pictured above), head of research at CoreLogic,...

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Majority of home loan borrowers regret their mortgage choices: Research

The vast majority of mortgage holders would do things differently if they had their time again, according to new research. The findings come in the wake of...

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