Housing loan approvals surge to be 24.4% above pre-pandemic levels and highest on record!

Reflecting confidence in the property market and a premium on home-living during the COVID-19 pandemic, owner-occupied buyers dominated the home loan commitments, accounting for $18.3 billion of the new committed lending, though there are signs of investor activity re-emerging in NSW and QLD.

The level of housing loan approvals could rise further with Victorian activity lagging other states given Victoria came out of lockdown in mid-October.

Loan approvals for construction have also risen strongly, up 5.6% in November and up some 75% since July following the Government’s HomeBuilder grant and individual state incentives, particularly in WA.

Overall the data suggests a strong lift in housing market activity, while the lift in construction finance should see a further support for detached dwelling construction.

The surprisingly strong lift in housing market activity should also flow through to stamp duty revenue for Australian state governments.

Interestingly re-financing activity appears to have peaked, though re-financing activity remains high.

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About Michael Yardney Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.