Mortgage arrears increase
DESPITE an improved economic environment and low interest rates, Australia’s mortgage arrears…
Banks required to raise more money
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has ordered the major banks to raise…
House price growth to moderate, says Westpac
WESTPAC has forecast tempered growth in Australia’s housing market through 2017, as…
Housing downturn on the horizon
PUNDITS and property investors are predicting a domestic housing market downturn and…
Mortgage arrears unchanged despite lower rates
THE Reserve Bank’s rate cuts are having little impact on mortgage arrears.…
Regulator to scrutinise lending practises
HOT on the heels of Australian Prudential Regulation Authority announcing additional macro-prudential…
APRA measures could dampen demand
THE latest additional supervisory measures announced by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority…
Housing supply and demand remain in sync
DESPITE higher house prices and concerns of a potential overbuilding, housing supply…
Australian major banks profit under pressure
AUSTRALIA’S four major banks are facing further pressure to their operating profit…
Housing downturn bigger risk than China correction
A HOUSING correction poses a bigger threat to Australia’s credit market stability…