Economy

Funder slashes variable rates
7 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

A wholesale funder has cut its variable-rate home loans by 10 basis points.

Non-bank announces new broker deal
7 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

A non-bank lender has waived its annual fee and slashed rates on $250,000-tier home loans.

Regional bank takes aim at majors
7 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

Australia’s largest regional lender is going after a bigger slice of the residential mortgage market with a renewed focus on third-party distribution.

APRA warns banks of third-party risks
6 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

The prudential regulator has warned banks that their reliance on mortgage brokers can lead to additional risk and levels of exposure beyond a lender’s risk appetite.

High chance that banking rules will change: EY
6 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

As Australian lenders brace for the Financial System Inquiry’s final report later this month, expectations are high that the rules of the game may change – making continued growth an even ...

Major bank delivers $2.3 billion first quarter profit
6 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

One of the big four banks has announced unaudited cash earnings of approximately $2.3 billion for the three months to 30 September. 

ABS explains incorrect employment figures
5 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a statement about the issues identified in its seasonally adjusted labour force estimates between July and September.

Tensions rise as banks await Murray verdict
5 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

The regulatory uncertainty from the Financial System Inquiry, likely increased impairment charges in the future and structural and technological changes are putting pressure on the ...

Borrowers to set mortgage rates
5 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

Business analytics company FICO is using big data to measure the price sensitivity of borrowers, helping banks become more sophisticated with mortgage pricing and commissions.

RBA rate announcement
4 November 2014
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today announced the outcome of its board meeting.