Gerard Burg

Gerard Burg

economist unknown

Gerard Burg is the head of research at Cotality, where he analyzes trends in the Australian property market. In a recent discussion about the rising trend of interest-only loans, he highlighted that over 21% of home loans in the December 2025 quarter were interest-only, a significant increase attributed mainly to investor activity and a changing economic landscape.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
212,499
Power
11,500$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 7.00 0.83% +0% 25,499,884 212,499 $1,380,000 11,500$
Totals 1 25,499,884 212,499 $1,380,000 11,500$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Gerard Burg, Cotality head of research, cited Australian Prudential Regulation Authority figures showing the increase in interest-only lending. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Interest-only loans hit a high, but 2026 federal budget could change that