- Australian Home Loans Hit Record High as Investor Activity Soars
In the third quarter of 2025, the Australian mortgage market experienced unprecedented growth, with new home loans totaling $191.1 billion. This marks an $8.3 billion increase from the previous quarter, setting a new record in the housing finance sector.
- Major Banks Raise Fixed Mortgage Rates After RBA Holds Cash Rate
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to maintain the cash rate at 3.60%, major banks have adjusted their fixed mortgage rates. Westpac has increased its fixed home loan rates by up to 35 basis points, with the lowest standard fixed rate now at 5.79% per annum.
- Investor Home Loans Surge Amid Record Borrowing
In the third quarter of 2025, Australia's property market witnessed a significant shift as investors accounted for two out of every five home loans. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that over 57,000 investors borrowed nearly $40 billion during this period, marking a 17.
- First Home Buyer Loan Applications Surge by 39.2% in October
October 2025 marked a significant milestone for first-time homebuyers in Australia, with loan applications surging by 39.2%. This remarkable increase is largely attributed to the federal government's expansion of the 5% Deposit Scheme, which has made homeownership more accessible to a broader segment of the population.
- Australian Home Prices Experience Sharpest Rise in Over Two Years
October 2025 witnessed a significant surge in Australian home prices, with a 1.1% increase—the fastest monthly rise since June 2023. This growth reflects a robust rebound in the housing market, driven by several key factors.
- APRA's New Cap on High Debt-to-Income Home Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant policy change aimed at mitigating emerging risks in the housing market.
- Commonwealth Bank Raises Alarm on Unsustainable Home Loan Demand
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nation's largest lender, has recently voiced concerns regarding the escalating demand for home loans, suggesting that this surge may be contributing to unsustainable property price increases.
- Australian Home Prices Reach New Heights: Navigating the Affordability Challenge
In November 2025, Australia's housing market experienced a 1% month-on-month increase in home prices, bringing the national median value to A$888,941. This follows a 1.1% rise in October, indicating a persistent upward trend in property values.
- Australia's Housing Market Approaches $12 Trillion Milestone
Australia's residential property market is on the brink of reaching a historic valuation of $12 trillion, marking a significant milestone in the nation's real estate sector. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates that the total value of Australia's 11.41 million homes increased by 2.
- Australian Property Borrowing Hits Record $98 Billion in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, Australian property buyers borrowed an unprecedented $98 billion, marking a significant surge in housing finance. This substantial increase, primarily driven by investors, has raised concerns among economists about potential regulatory interventions to curb the rapid growth.
- Adelaide's Housing Market Set to Outperform National Growth in 2026
Adelaide's housing market is poised for substantial growth in 2026, with forecasts predicting an increase in property values ranging from 9% to 18%. This anticipated surge positions Adelaide ahead of the national average, reflecting the city's strong market fundamentals and growing appeal among homebuyers and investors.
- APRA Implements Cap on High DTI Home Loans to Address Housing Market Concerns
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant policy change aimed at mitigating emerging risks in the housing market.
- Australian Home Prices Continue Upward Trend Amidst Affordability Challenges
In November 2025, Australia's housing market experienced a 1% month-on-month increase in home prices, bringing the national median value to A$888,941. This follows a 1.1% rise in October, indicating a persistent upward trend in property values.
- Analysts Predict Continued Growth in Australian Home Prices Through 2026
Recent analyses indicate that Australian home prices are expected to rise by approximately 6.9% in 2026, an upward revision from earlier projections of 5.6%. This forecast follows an anticipated 8% increase in 2025, highlighting a sustained upward trajectory in property values.
- Commonwealth Bank Expresses Concern Over Surging Home Loan Demand
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nation's largest lender, has recently voiced concerns regarding the escalating demand for home loans, suggesting that this surge may be contributing to unsustainable property price increases.
- Expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme Poised to Elevate Property Prices
As of October 1, 2025, the Australian government's expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme has come into effect, introducing significant changes designed to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers.
- Australian Home Prices Experience Sharpest Rise in Over Two Years
In October 2025, Australian home prices experienced their sharpest monthly increase in over two years, with national dwelling values rising by approximately 1.1%, according to data from Cotality. This surge reflects a significant rebound in the housing market, driven by a combination of factors.
- Major Banks Rethink Mortgage Broker Partnerships
Australia's leading banks—Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Westpac, National Australia Bank (NAB), and ANZ—are adjusting their mortgage strategies to reduce dependence on mortgage brokers. This move comes as profit margins are squeezed by lower interest rates, rising operational costs, and intensified market competition.
- Westpac Divests RAMS Mortgage Portfolio in Strategic Sale
On November 3, 2025, Westpac Banking Corporation announced an agreement to sell its RAMS mortgage portfolio, valued at A$21.4 billion, to a consortium comprising Pepper Money, investment firm KKR, and asset manager PIMCO.
- CBA's First-Quarter Profit Edges Up Amidst Mortgage Expansion
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nation's largest bank by market value, reported a slight increase in first-quarter cash profit, driven by strong growth in home loans and household deposits. The bank achieved an unaudited cash profit of approximately A$2.
- Australian Housing Market Experiences Significant Price Surge
In October 2025, Australia's housing market witnessed its most substantial price surge in over two years. This remarkable growth is primarily attributed to recent interest rate cuts implemented by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and supportive government policies aimed at stimulating the property sector.
- Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate Steady Amid Inflation Worries
In its November 2025 meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the cash rate unchanged at 3.60%. This decision reflects the central bank's cautious approach in light of persistent inflationary pressures and a robust housing market.
- Pepper Money Engages in Acquisition Talks with Westpac Over Mortgage Broking Portfolio
In a significant development within Australia's financial sector, non-bank lender Pepper Money has entered preliminary discussions to acquire Westpac's mortgage broking portfolio. This move could have far-reaching implications for the home loan market, particularly for borrowers seeking competitive mortgage options.
- Pepper Money in Negotiations to Acquire Westpac's Mortgage Broking Portfolio
In a significant development within Australia's financial sector, non-bank lender Pepper Money has entered preliminary discussions to acquire Westpac's mortgage broking portfolio. This move could have far-reaching implications for the home loan market, particularly for borrowers seeking competitive mortgage options.
- Australia's Inflation Accelerates in Q3 2025, Influencing Interest Rate Expectations
Australia's inflation rate has seen a significant uptick in the third quarter of 2025, with consumer prices rising by 1.3%—the largest quarterly increase in two and a half years. This surge has pushed the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to 3.
- RBA Weighs Additional Rate Cuts in Response to Inflation Trends
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is currently assessing the necessity for further interest rate reductions in light of ongoing inflationary pressures and a surge in consumer spending.
- Expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme Poised to Elevate Housing Demand
As of October 1, 2025, the Australian government's expanded First Home Guarantee scheme has come into effect, introducing significant changes designed to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers.
- Investor Lending Hits Multi-Year Highs Driven by Rate Cuts and Rental Demand
Recent data indicates a significant uptick in property investor activity within the Australian housing market.
- RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady at 3.60%, Emphasizes Data-Driven Policy
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to maintain the cash rate at 3.60% during its September 2025 policy meeting.
- Commonwealth Bank Achieves Record A$10.25 Billion Profit on Lending Surge
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced a record full-year cash profit of A$10.25 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This milestone reflects a 4.2% increase from the previous year's profit of A$9.84 billion and surpasses analyst expectations.
- Australian Mortgage Market Sees 6.8% Growth in New Home Loans for FY25
The Australian mortgage market experienced a significant uplift in the fiscal year 2025, with new property-backed loans increasing by 6.8% compared to the previous year. This growth is primarily attributed to recent interest rate cuts, improved housing affordability, and enhanced support for first-time homebuyers.
- Australian Home Prices Reach New Heights Following Interest Rate Reductions
In September 2025, Australia's housing market experienced a significant upswing, with national median home prices increasing by 0.8% to a record A$857,280. This marks the fastest monthly growth in a year, as reported by property consultant Cotality. The quarterly growth rate also accelerated to 2.2%, up from 1.
- ANZ Bank Faces Record A$240 Million Fine for Compliance Failures
In September 2025, ANZ, one of Australia's major banks, agreed to pay a record A$240 million fine following a series of serious regulatory breaches.
- Surge in Home Loan Refinancing as Borrowers Capitalise on Lower Interest Rates
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a notable increase in home loan refinancing during the March quarter of 2025, with 65,030 loans refinanced between lenders—a 5.1% rise compared to the preceding quarter.
- Australian Property Prices Hit Record Highs After RBA Rate Cut
In March 2025, Australia's property market witnessed a significant milestone as home prices reached new record levels. This surge follows the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to cut the cash rate, marking the first reduction in over four years.
- Australian Government Expands 'Help to Buy' Scheme to Support First-Time Home Buyers
In a bid to address housing affordability and support first-time home buyers, the Australian government has announced an expansion of its 'Help to Buy' scheme.
