Mon, 20th Apr 2026

In this week's episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses the Australian Government's move to increase accessibility in homeownership through their expanded 5% Deposit Scheme. This decision is creating a surge in first home buyer loans, but also raises concerns about potential property price hikes. In other news, Yamaha Motor Australia is offering a 1% per annum finance deal on selected 2026 and earlier YZ models with a campaign running from April to June. Additionally, Australian motorcycle sales saw a 7.4% increase in the first quarter of 2026, a trend largely driven by increasing off-road motorcycle and scooter purchases due to rising fuel prices.