Australian Dwelling Finance Bulletin

Australian dwelling finance approvals fell by 3.8% in Q1 2026, the sharpest drop in three years, driven by owner-occupiers and a slump in investor new-build loans.

Key Takeaways

• 1.New dwelling finance approvals fell 3.8% in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly drop in three years.
• 2.Owner-occupiers led the market decline with loan values falling 4.3% qtr, primarily driven by first home buyers.
• 3.Investor lending saw its steepest drop since 2022, falling 3.0% qtr, as new-build purchase loans slumped 16.1%.

Table of Contents

• Key points
• Broad-based declines in home lending
• Corporate Directory
• DISCLAIMER

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