Borrower

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23 May

by Ben Squires • 23 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23... READ MORE

Rate cut renews borrower and broker optimism

by Annie Kane • 20 May 2025
The broking industry has welcomed the latest rate drop, particularly as several lenders have moved quickly to confirm... READ MORE
RBA

RBA cuts cash rate below 4% for first time in 2 years

by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
The cash rate will drop below 4 per cent for the first time in two years as the central bank continues its rate-easing... READ MORE
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

Market widely expects 25-bp rate cut today

by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
There is near-unanimous agreement that the RBA will reduce the cash rate today, but longer-term forecasts are being... READ MORE
Refinancing

February rate cut triggers refinancing flurry

by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
Refinancing surged in March and April as the rate-easing cycle prompted mortgage holders to seek out more competitive... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16 May

by Ben Squires • 16 May 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 16... READ MORE

AMP CEO defends 10-year IO loan offering

by Annie Kane • 15 May 2025
After its new, 10-year interest-only home loan raised eyebrows, AMP CEO Alexis George has defended the loan product. READ MORE

Why banks must evolve to meet the changing needs of retirees

by Alexis George • 15 May 2025
Lenders need to be creating new lending products to meet the evolving needs of Australian borrowers, including... READ MORE
Home lending

New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record

by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
The value of new home lending in the March 2025 quarter was more than 14 per cent higher year on year, despite a slight... READ MORE
Young home owners

Young Australians upbeat on home ownership

by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
Despite housing affordability being one of their biggest concerns, younger consumers remain optimistic about buying a... READ MORE