2-Sense: How many borrowers are in hardship?

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week’s episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 2 – Trump takes the reins again 3 – Aussie public sector jobs growth unsustainable  Resources 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 4 reasons mortgage arrears rates are down - Pete Wargent Blog Westpac says number of customers on hardship payments is falling - News.com.au CBA says customer focus responsible for solid results - Proactive Investors Inflation remains persistent, CBA announces 132,000 hardship payments - News.com.au 2 – Trump takes the reins again How to Prepare for Tariff Day - The Macro Compass Trump orders federal workers back to the office full-time - Reuters Trump hauls millions back to the office - Pete Wargent Blog Return to In-Person Work - The White House 3 – Aussie jobs growth unsustainable? Public sector is strangling economy to death - AFR More than half a million workers earn income from NDIS, Shorten says in parting shot at critics - SMH Australia's economy is unsustainable - MacroBusiness Podcast Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question Rask community forum DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices