This indicator measures the total value of new loan commitments issued to investors for the purchase of residential property in Australia. It is a vital component of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) lending indicators, highlighting the level of speculative or rental-market activity in the housing sector. High levels of investment lending can signal rising property prices and potential overheating in the real estate market.
The data is compiled by the ABS from monthly reports provided by banks and other financial institutions regarding new loan commitments for residential purposes.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | -10.20 | -6.40 | -3.80 |
| May 13, 2026 | -3.20 | 3.60 | -6.80 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8.20 | 5.00 | +3.20 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 17.60 | 4.00 | +13.60 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.30 | +0.10 |
| May 14, 2025 | -0.30 | 0.50 | -0.80 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -2.90 | 0.50 | -3.40 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | -1.00 | 0.60 | -1.60 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 1.40 | 0.90 | +0.50 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 5.40 | 2.30 | +3.10 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 2.70 | 0.40 | +2.30 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | -1.30 | 4.50 | -5.80 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 5.60 | 2.40 | +3.20 |
| May 3, 2024 | 3.80 | 0.70 | +3.10 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.20 | 3.00 | -1.80 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | -2.60 | 1.00 | -3.60 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | -1.30 | 2.90 | -4.20 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1.90 | 1.50 | +0.40 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 5.00 | 1.50 | +3.50 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 2.00 | 3.20 | -1.20 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1.60 | 3.00 | -1.40 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | -0.10 | 1.90 | -2.00 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 2.60 | 1.50 | +1.10 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 6.20 | 3.80 | +2.40 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | -0.90 | 2.20 | -3.10 |
| May 5, 2023 | 3.70 | -0.10 | +3.80 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | -0.50 | -0.80 | +0.30 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | -6.00 | -3.20 | -2.80 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | -4.40 | -2.40 | -2.00 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | -3.60 | -1.20 | -2.40 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | -2.20 | -2.60 | +0.40 |
| Nov 2, 2022 | -6.00 | -3.20 | -2.80 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | -4.80 | -6.20 | +1.40 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | -11.20 | -4.00 | -7.20 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | -6.30 | 0.50 | -6.80 |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 0.90 | -1.00 | +1.90 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | -4.80 | 1.10 | -5.90 |
| May 4, 2022 | 2.90 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2022 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 6.10 | 1.10 | +5.00 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2.40 | 0.50 | +1.90 |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 3.80 | 0.70 | +3.10 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.00 |
| Nov 1, 2021 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 1.50 | 0.90 | +0.60 |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 1.80 | 0.20 | +1.60 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | -3 | -3.20 | -0.20 ↓ |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 7.90 | 8.20 | +0.30 ↑ |
