Sun, 31st Mar 2024

In this episode of Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori delves into the crucial financial resilience assessment set for 2025 by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, aiming to strengthen the financial system's resilience against various economic and environmental scenarios. The episode covers growing concerns over increased mortgage arrears in the face of rising interest rates and inflation, with the national median home value exceeding $1 million and housing prices predicted to rise 4-6% this year. Additionally, a new trend of 'rentvesting' among first-time home buyers is noted, where properties are purchased for rental purposes, fueling an inventive financial landscape especially in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The episode concludes with a hint at the rise in home purchases involving multiple buyers and guarantor loans, signaling evolving trends in the financial industry.