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New entrant to 'explore' third-party 'opportunities'
A global non-bank lender has entered the Australian credit space and is considering its options in the third-party channel, as it seeks to compete with established ...
GROWTH • Tue, 25 Jun 2019
Credit resurgence could have ‘undesirable’ impact
The fall in interest rates and an easing of lending standards will “breathe life” into the property market, but not without consequences, according to Moody’s Analytics
BORROWER • Mon, 24 Jun 2019
Analysis uncovers ‘surprising’ spike in high-LVR lending
The share of new loans approved with an LVR greater than 80 per cent has increased, despite continued tightening in lending standards, according to a new analysis of APRA ...
BROKER • Sun, 23 Jun 2019
Broker market share hits new record-high
The broker channel has hit new heights, recording its highest ever share of the home loan market.
BROKER • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Proprietary channel conceded territory to brokers
The share of new home loans originated by the third-party channel has spiked against a backdrop of a 16.4 per cent fall in overall volumes settled by banks, new APRA ...
BROKER • Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Doubts cast over utility of FHB loan scheme
It is “unlikely” that the federal government’s first home buyer scheme will achieve its objective of improving housing affordability, according to a new analysis from ...
BORROWER • Sun, 16 Jun 2019
TMB drops variable mortgage rates
The mutual bank has passed on the full 25bps cut from the RBA to its variable mortgage rate customers.
BORROWER • Sun, 16 Jun 2019
Borrowers flocking to brokers following mortgage rate slashes
Broking groups have reported a spike in borrower enquiries following the Reserve Bank’s decision to slash the cash rate to a new record low.
BROKER • Thu, 06 Jun 2019
FHB activity falls despite improvement in affordability
Housing affordability pressures have eased but first home buyers have not reaped the rewards, according to new research.
BORROWER • Wed, 05 Jun 2019