Sun, 19th Apr 2026

In this week's Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses key Australian finance news, including the Australian Government's advanced 5% Deposit Scheme that aims to make homeownership more accessible. It allows first home buyers to secure a home with just a 5% deposit, waiving the need for Lenders Mortgage Insurance and potentially saving buyers over $40,000. However, this scheme could increase property prices due to heightened demand. On to automotive news, Yamaha Motor Australia is offering a 1% annual finance deal on selected models, providing substantial savings. Additionally, reports show a 7.4% increase in motorcycle sales, driven by a 26.7% rise in off-road motorcycle sales, suggesting that rising fuel costs may further increase this demand.n