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Jun 22, 2017

Navigating the ever-changing oceans of development finance

When Dan Holden began compiling HoldenCAPITAL's Elite Property Developers Product Guide, the numbers showed how important non-bank lenders have become on the development finance scene.

May 25, 2017

The Economy

Lending

Six common mistakes developers make when securing finance

Dan Holden of HoldenCAPITAL outlines the common mistakes developers make when they are securing construction finance.

May 16, 2017

The Economy

Lending

Investor borrowing moderating, even before latest tightening measures

Housing lending to property investors softened in March, says Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, even before regulators and banks tightened lending to investors and before budget initiatives aimed at property investment were announced.

Apr 27, 2017

The Economy

Lending

State of play in construction finance: HoldenCAPITAL

Dan Holden of HoldenCAPITAL takes a look at new funding options, market trends, and how to be on the front foot when funding your next project.

Apr 12, 2017

The Economy

Lending

'Sledgehammer' approach to risky lending could hurt economy: REIA

Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, has warned that the combined actions of APRA, ASIC and the banks could decrease demand for new properties to such an extent that housing supply dwindles and the construction sector weakens.

Apr 6, 2017

Debt soars to new high against income

The ratio of household debt to disposable income was at a record high of 188.7 per cent at the end of 2016, according to recent statistics from the RBA.

Mar 31, 2017

The Economy

Lending

APRA tightens bank rules to restrict risky lending

APRA is targeting the rapid rise in the number of interest-only loans.

Mar 29, 2017

Is it time to review your home loan?

With interest rates likely to head higher this year, it’s more important than ever to consider your home loan rate. Should you fix, should you refinance, how do you know if you are getting the best rate? Use Mortgage House as a research tool, as well as the source of a loan.

Mar 23, 2017

The Economy

Lending

Tougher home lending not the answer for WA: REIWA, UDIA WA

Imposing tougher lending conditions in Western Australia could "see the green shoots that are just starting to emerge killed off", says UDIA WA CEO, Allison Hailes.