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    IMF Warns of Australia’s High Risk of Home Loan Defaults, Second Only to Canada in Developed World

    Kevin JonsonBy Kevin JonsonApril 13, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    IMF Warns of Australia’s High Risk of Home Loan Defaults Despite RBA’s Pause in Interest Rate Hikes After 10 Months. However, the RBA’s decision may be too late for many homeowners already struggling with high levels of debt and the impact of the rate hikes. It is a fact that many of the fixed-rate loans currently held by Australians will soon expire and revert to variable rates, which are much higher due to the RBA’s rate hikes.
    According to the IMF, the risks of a downturn have also increased for advanced economies due to recent US and European bank failures. As a result, the organization has lowered its forecast for global output growth by 0.1%. While Australia’s growth is expected to be 1.6% this year and 1.7% in 2024, the IMF has warned of a “hard landing” and said that “downside risks predominate.”
    Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged the difficult period ahead but maintained that Australia is in a relatively strong position compared to other countries. The country’s low unemployment rate, beginnings of wage growth, and reasonable prices for exports on global markets put it in a better position than most.
    Meanwhile, RBA officials have admitted that they “did a terrible job” after Covid hit. Ian Harper, a board member for seven years, conceded that the central bank struggled to balance the need to keep inflation within its 2 to 3% target and maintain stability in the financial system. RBA Deputy Governor Michele Bullock Acknowledges Confusing Messaging on Interest Rates.
    In summary, Australia’s housing market faces significant challenges due to high debt levels, increasing variable mortgage rates, and the expiration of fixed-rate loans. The IMF has warned of the risks of a wave of defaults, and the RBA’s decision to pause interest rate hikes may be too little too late for many homeowners. The situation is further complicated by the risks of a downturn in advanced economies due to recent bank failures, and the IMF has lowered its forecast for global output growth.

     

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