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Majors broadly predict hikes as job lift heightens caution
The major banks believe a robust surge in December jobs data will fuel the chances of a rate hike at the RBA’s February meeting.
LENDER • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Pepper powers up for non-bank surge with expanded team
A leading non-bank leader has ramped up its east coast teams and broker expertise channels amid soaring appetite for alternative loans.
LENDER • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Gen X surpasses Boomers in property wealth holdings
New analysis has revealed Gen X households overtaking Baby Boomers in property holdings amid a brewing generational asset shift.
BORROWER • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Mortgage demand surges as households lean harder on credit
Australian borrowers ramped up home loan inquiries to a three‑year December high in 2025, while turning heavily to cards and personal loans.
BORROWER • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Housing starts climb, yet fall short of crucial target
Fresh ABS data has revealed a dwelling boom across the nation, although persistent supply barriers continue to threaten national housing goals.
GROWTH • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
NGM Group unveils Newcastle local as new chair-elect
The customer-owned bank has appointed a seasoned executive as its new chair following the departure of longstanding chair Samantha Martin-Williams.
LENDER • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Perth hits $1m milestone in red-hot market surge: Domain
Western Australia’s capital city has become the sixth capital city to see median house prices break million-dollar mark.
BROKER • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Construction costs lift despite annual increases hitting new lows
Fresh figures have revealed construction costs experiencing a steep quarterly jump, despite the yearly growth rate dipping to record lows.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Rising prices intensify urgency for FHBs: GSB
New data from a customer-owned bank has revealed buyers are rushing to purchase homes as prices rise and supply dwindles.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Jan 2026