Household Debt Rises Again

The latest RBA chart pack included the updated household debt to income ratio, which is higher again. This is a function of low income growth, and high debt, especially mortgages. Not pretty. Whilst low rates makes this manageable for many, the mortgage rate trend is likely to rise from here, putting more pressure on already stretched household budgets.

Author: Martin North

Martin North is the Principal of Digital Finance Analytics

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