Brokers expect agri lending to grow

Brokers expect agri lending to grow

Demand for agricultural finance is expected to grow over the December quarter, with brokers suggesting this segment has the strongest borrowing appetite for commercial finance. The Broker Pulse: Commercial Lending report – conducted by Agile Market Intelligence in...
Investor lending surges to record high

Investor lending surges to record high

New investment loans have reached record highs in number and dollar terms, ABS research has found. Investor lending soared to new heights in the September quarter, as falling borrowing costs and low vacancy rates give investors a boost, according to Australian Bureau...
House price growth fastest in more than 2 years

House price growth fastest in more than 2 years

The expansion of the Australian government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme has helped accelerate house price growth. Housing values have grown at their fastest pace since June 2023, pushing annual growth to 6.1 per cent, according to Cotality research. Cotality’s Home...