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 ...