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Mortgage demand continues to fall, while personal loan arrears suggest further financial turbulence ahead

Equifax Group Managing Director, Melanie Cochrane, explains why financial inclusion should be a top-of-mind issue as Australia braces for an economic slowdown. The vulnerability of financially excluded groups who struggle to access credit  is likely to escalate with increased pressures on household budgets. With limited or no access to the credit system, it's harder for Australians to start or grow a business or take control of their financial wellbeing in a way that contributes to the broader economy.

Australians are now taking strategic action to improve their finance and credit standing to combat an uncertain economy, reveals the Equifax Australian Credit Scorecard 2022

Introducing the Equifax A/NZ Sustainability 2023 Focus Areas

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Business credit demand has increased year-on-year in the September quarter, returning to growth following a dip in Q2. 

Equifax data shows strong demand for unsecured credit, while buy now pay later growth eases and mortgage demand continues to fall 

Market conditions tighten the reins on financial management, requiring a sophisticated 360-customer view, according to the National Credit Managers Survey 2022 from Equifax

Demand for mortgages continues to decline as the market adjusts downwards 

Business credit demand has declined year-on-year as external pressures including interest rate rises, inflation and supply chain pressures begin to hit home for Australian businesses.