Prime Insights
Australians are the richest in the world
Many people in Australia might be grappling with the rapidly rising cost of living. But a new report shows Australians…
The pressure is on for small business
Just as soaring prices bite at household budgets, businesses are dealing with their own financial pains. The costs of debt…
Refinancing is booming, but who is winning?
Borrowers are rushing to refinance their home loans as the reality of rising interest rates kicks in. With major banks…
Time to Worry About Rising Interest Rates and High Household Debt?
Is trouble brewing for heavily indebted households as interest rates rise? The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash…
What Can You Expect from APRA’s New Lending Curbs?
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has stepped in to tighten bank lending standards just as the housing market surpassed…
Business Lending Is Rising Again
After a year many business owners would rather forget, lending to business is picking up. Data from the Reserve Bank…
Should We Be Concerned About Household Debt?
When the housing market is booming, one question is almost always sure to surface: are people borrowing more than they…
No Falling Off a Cliff as Loan Deferral Scheme Winds Down
When the scheme allowing borrowers to defer loan repayments ends on 31 March, there won’t be thousands of Australians defaulting…
Soaring Housing Prices Are Back
Australia’s housing market has returned to record highs after a year of a slight dip in values due to COVID-19.…
More Small Business Owners Are Unhappy With Their Banks
Many Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finding it frustrating to secure funding for their enterprises. And those who…