Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar joined KM International as freelance writer in 2024. He is a media professional with experience in multimedia journalism and public relations. He finished a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree at Silliman University. In 2017, he was recognized with the Gandingan Awards from UP Los Banos for Best Development-Oriented News Story, and won the Investigative Story of the Year for Digital at the 2022 Globe Media Excellence Awards. He was also chosen as the Reporter of the Year at the Iligan City Youth Choice Awards in 2018.

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Investor lending hit 16-year high in March quarter

Borrowing capacity is falling fast, yet one segment won't slow down

Investor lending hit 16-year high in March quarter

Brisbane investors hold 40% of unit lending market

Brisbane's unit market leans on investors more than any capital, and economists doubt first-home buyers can offset a pullback

Brisbane investors hold 40% of unit lending market

Tax take hits record high as federal deficit halves

Highest month of tax take ever, says Westpac analyst

Tax take hits record high as federal deficit halves

Household spending jumps past forecasts ahead of RBA's next call

Household spending jumped 1.3% in May, beating forecasts and reversing April's decline

Household spending jumps past forecasts ahead of RBA's next call

Housing target faces pressure as small builders consider scaling back, says HIA

More than half spend over five hours weekly on red tape

Housing target faces pressure as small builders consider scaling back, says HIA

Lender voting underway for 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards

Voting remains open until March 10

Lender voting underway for 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards

State divide widens in business confidence despite December lift

National gains mask sharp contrasts in state-level momentum

State divide widens in business confidence despite December lift

South Australia housing approvals rise while Victoria targets 10-day planning decisions

A proposed $500 million pre-sale guarantee fund enters focus

South Australia housing approvals rise while Victoria targets 10-day planning decisions

Rate rise scenario puts 41,000 more borrowers into mortgage stress

Employment trends remain central to repayment capacity

Rate rise scenario puts 41,000 more borrowers into mortgage stress

Australia set for gradual growth pickup through 2027 - UN report

Wage growth lifts spending

Australia set for gradual growth pickup through 2027 - UN report