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Home loan lending remains “stable” over June, with all four major banks reporting an increase to their loan book, according to APRA.

Releasing revised economic forecasts in his first ministerial statement on the economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has noted the “pain” that millions of mortgagors are feeling.

The bank’s mortgage portfolio continues to grow, after having risen 8 per cent in the June quarter to $9.9 billion.

The fintech has confirmed the launch of Stryd, a product for lenders and aggregators said to provide fully automated and personalised home loans.

Customers refinancing to Westpac’s Flexi First Option basic home loan will be the first to access the bank’s new digital mortgage, set to roll out in the final quarter of this year.

Australia’s property prices are set to decline by 15 per cent over the next 18 months, according to a new PropTrack analysis.

The financial software company has named Marcus Price as its next chief executive and managing director, with his appointment to commence in October.

Australia’s annual consumer price index has grown to a rate of 6.1 per cent, with housing noted as a key driver.

The latest State of the States report has shown home loan commitments remained above decade averages despite the cost of living pressures.

LEXTECH’s chief operating officer has spoken on Dye & Durham’s proposed acquisition, noting that PEXA’s e-conveyancing hold will likely continue regardless.

The CEO of Strata Choice and a former managing director at Credit Suisse, has joined the non-bank lender as non-executive director.

Wayne Byres has announced his intention to step down from his role as chair of the prudential regulator from October. 

Foreign investment fees will be doubled from Friday as part of the Albanese Government’s move to deliver its housing reform agenda.

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Despite an increase to the number of homes listed, clearance rates have remained below 60 per cent, according to the latest data.

The board of Link has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept a revised bid from Dye & Durham of $4.81 per share.

The non-bank lender has priced its fifth residential mortgage-backed security transaction for the year, bringing 2022’s total sum to $3 billion.

Momentum Media is proud to unveil a jobs listings website dedicated to employment opportunities in the mortgage and finance industry.

The Australian arm of the bank has revealed Antony Shaw will be its next chief executive, stepping into the role from September.

The former Treasurer has pivoted away from politics following his electoral defeat, being named to a senior position with the global finance institution.