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FHBs coming back into market as mortgage activity rises

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2023
After reaching a five-year low in February, first home buyer loans began ticking up in March amid a rise in new... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 1–5 May

by Reporter • 5 May 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 5... READ MORE

3% buffer is ‘too high’: Shadow assistant treasurer

by Annie Kane • 4 May 2023
The buffer applied to mortgages is currently “too high” and “should be moderated”, shadow assistant... READ MORE

Association heads react to RBA rate hike

by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 May 2023
The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate was a “disappointing” one, as mortgage association heads weigh... READ MORE

Credit card demand increases as mortgage demand drops

by • 4 May 2023
Consumers are taking on “more credit” than they can afford, a new report highlights. READ MORE

Mortgage holders are ‘on the brink’, FBAA warns

by • 3 May 2023
Mortgage holders are working more and spending less, as interest rate rises and inflation begins to take a toll on... READ MORE

RBA resumes rate rampage

by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 May 2023
Mortgagor rate relief ruined as the Reserve Bank lifts rates for the 11th time in a year.  READ MORE

Home Guarantee Scheme to expand from 1 July

by Annie Kane • 1 May 2023
More people will be able to access the Home Guarantee Scheme in the new financial year, as the government announces a... READ MORE

APRA buffer ‘unfair trap’ for mortgagors, CEO says

by Adrian Suljanovic • 1 May 2023
Rate Money chief executive Ryan Gair has called for the removal of APRA’s loan serviceability buffer as the... READ MORE

Lenders welcome move to ban credit cards for online gambling

by Annie Kane • 1 May 2023
The banking industry has welcomed the news that the federal government will ban the use of credit cards for online... READ MORE