Borrower

The double-edged impact of rate cuts on housing

by Will Paige • 24 Jul 2025

Following two reductions to the official cash rate in 2025 (and the beginning of the first rate-easing cycle for four... READ MORE

RBA won’t rush rate easing, minutes show

by Will Paige • 23 Jul 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has outlined that its decision to leave the cash rate unchanged in July 2025 was... READ MORE

Mortgagors believe their financial health is improving

by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025

A new survey of Australian consumers has revealed that a shrinking proportion of mortgage holders feel financially... READ MORE

Building approvals rise, but more needed to hit housing targets

by Reporter • 21 Jul 2025

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed there was an increase in new... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14–18...

by Ben Squires • 18 Jul 2025

To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE

WA and Qld average mortgage size continues to rise: AFG

by Will Paige • 16 Jul 2025

The average mortgage size lodged by brokers at Australian Finance Group (AFG) reached its highest level in more than... READ MORE

Mortgage lodgements hit record high at AFG

by Will Paige • 15 Jul 2025

ASX-listed aggregator Australian Finance Group (AFG) has revealed that its brokers closed the financial year ending... READ MORE

How debt consolidation can help borrowers go from chaos to control

by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025

Trying to service multiple debts can feel like standing behind a cooktop in a short-staffed kitchen – you’re... READ MORE

Mortgage holders outspend renters and outright owners: CBA

by Ben Squires • 14 Jul 2025

Mortgage holders are spending more than renters, according to new data from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11 July

by Ben Squires • 11 Jul 2025

To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE

Banks reaffirm August rate cut following shock July decision

by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025

On Tuesday (8 July), the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised many by holding the official cash rate level at... READ MORE

More rate cuts would exacerbate house prices: Cotality

by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2025

Following on from the surprise decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold the official cash rate at 3.85... READ MORE

Borrowers urged to ask lenders when they will action expected rate...

by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Monetary Policy Board will announce its cash rate decision for July this... READ MORE

Brokers welcome bank self-employed policy changes

by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2025

Mortgage brokers have largely welcomed recent changes to self-employed borrower policies, particularly the adoption... READ MORE

Borrowers could seek advice from brokers sooner, research shows

by Will Paige • 8 Jul 2025

Many Australians may be waiting longer than necessary to speak with brokers and could seek out advice while holding a... READ MORE

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