Aussies cut back spending, rebuilding savings amid cost-of-living crisis
OVER February Australian household deposits hit a new record high at $1.46…
Interest rate buffer reduces loan default risks
THE introduction of a new higher minimum interest rate buffer by APRA…
APRA raises lending buffer
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has lifted the minimum interest rate…
Deferred loan repayments continue to fall
BORROWERS have resumed repaying loans with only 0.5% of total loans subject…
Risky lending on the rise
DEMAND for high-risk home loans increased in December quarter as low interest…
Repayment holiday keeping mortgage arrears low
THE home loan repayment holiday provided by the banks until March next…
250k Melbourne businesses at risk of going belly-up
SOME 17% of small business loans have had their repayments deferred as…
APRA releases commercial property valuations guidelines
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has published guidelines relating to commercial…
APRA relaxes bank buffer to allow lending
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority will temporarily allow banks to utilise funds…
Appetite for riskier lending returns
LOW interest rates and the relaxation of tighter lending policies has seen…
