December 19, 2019
RBA paves the way for early rate cut in 2020
Australia’s central bank say they will reassess the economic outlook at their first meeting next year and market economists say it could mean an early rate cut.
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December 12, 2019
ASIC releases new responsible lending guidelines
A new set of responsible lending guidelines have been released with the goal of clarifying the obligations of lenders.
December 5, 2019
Surging house prices could see a return to regulator screw tightening
The renewed surge in house prices of late is welcome news for some but could see a return to some more macroprudential tightening.
November 29, 2019
RBA rules out negative interest rates for Australian economy
The Reserve Bank governor has essentially ruled out the possibility of Australia using negative interest rates or other unconventional policies to stimulate the economy.
November 22, 2019
Australians are building smaller houses and bigger apartments
Australians are increasingly moving towards apartments, now nearly half of all homes being built according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
November 21, 2019
Brokers the channel for commercial mortgages
Businesses and small-to-medium commercial enterprises come in so many shapes and sizes, the commercial loans they need to operate have to as well.
November 15, 2019
NAB has launched a free credit check for all Australians
The tool is designed to help people better understand their financial position.
November 13, 2019
Property market sentiment is on the up around most of the country
An ME Bank report has found Aussies are now feeling more positive and confident about the property market.
November 7, 2019
Apartment shortage looms amid marketed dwelling slump
With no pipeline of new dwellings being constructed, the volume of apartments being marketed has nearly halved over the past 12 months.
November 5, 2019
RBA leaves rates unchanged on Melbourne Cup Day
The Reserve Bank has left rates unchanged on Melbourne Cup Day for 2019 as most economists expected.