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10 things to know about mortgage lending right now

Saturday 8th of November 2025

As interest rates begin to ease and housing market activity picks up, mortgage lending is following suit. But beyond the headline figures, the Reserve Bank’s detailed monthly lending data reveals a more nuanced picture of how borrowers and lenders are responding to shifting conditions. 

 

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