Monthly Mortgage Market Update – March 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s next cash rate decision on April 1 will be big news, given the possibility of a rate cut. In the meantime, here’s what else is making headlines: Rate gap highlights need for regular loan reviews Building approvals hit 2-year high Banks offering LMI waivers How housing has changed since covid […]

Monthly Mortgage Market Update – February 2025

While all eyes were on the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision on February 18, there were also some other important stories in the news recently: Average loan sizes in each state Foreign investors banned from buying existing homes Mortgage reprieve for younger borrowers More consumers purchasing cars   Owner-occupiers are stepping up in the property […]

Monthly Mortgage Market Update – January 2025

Talk has already started about possible rate cuts in 2025, but there’s no guarantee this will occur, as the Reserve Bank of Australia is being cautious. In other news:  Rents hit record-high despite market slowdown List of first home buyer grants Five signs it’s time to refinance Market predicted to favour buyers in 2025 There […]

Monthly Mortgage Market Update – December 2024

Even though Christmas is around the corner, there’s still a lot of activity in the finance and property markets. Here are four interesting stories happening in the market: Property buyers gain upper hand Parliament approves housing scheme How rates affect borrowing capacity 3 in 4 homebuyers using brokers Good news for anyone planning to buy […]

Monthly Mortgage Market Update – November 2024

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia on December 10, as it makes its final cash rate decision of the year. In the meantime, here’s what else is making news: Top 3 ways to finance your renovations New insights into property investment Are redraw & offset right for you? More homes needed […]