Regulation 20 July 2026

Government sharpens APRA, ASIC focus on economic growth

Australia’s two key financial regulators have been told to place greater weight on economic growth and productivity under new statements of expectations released by the ...

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Economy

Variable mortgage momentum continues as lenders reprice

20 July 2026

Borrowers have continued to turn their backs on fixed-rate mortgages, with variable-rate loans accounting for almost nine in 10 broker-originated home loans in the June ...

Lender

Coastal home owners lead reverse mortgage boost

20 July 2026

Regions along NSW’s coast have emerged as leading hotspots for reverse mortgages, claiming four of the five top postcodes for the product’s demand in the state.

Lender

Westpac eases investor lending policy

17 July 2026

Westpac has relaxed two key investment lending policies, lowering the minimum deposit required for some borrowers while extending the maximum interest-only term available on ...