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ME sees NIM squeezed by ‘intense’ competition

Super fund-owned bank ME has reported a 7.3 per cent growth in its loan book but continues to see net interest margin hit by “intense competition” in the home loan market.

ME sees NIM squeezed by ‘intense’ competition
ACCC backs new probe into banking competition

The corporate watchdog has reportedly expressed support for a new inquiry into competition in the financial services sector.

Rod Sims
GDP outlook propelled by rate stimulus

Without interest rate cuts and tax deductions, the outlook for GDP growth would have been “materially lower”, according to ANZ Research.

GDP outlook propelled by rate stimulus
Investor lull could ‘sow seeds’ of housing ‘upswing’

The Reserve Bank has touted the possibility of an investor-driven resurgence in the residential property market.

Suburbs
Evidence of housing recovery mounting

The latest ABS data points to further signs of a recovery in the residential property market. 

Housing properties
Mortgagors move to pay down debt

New figures from AMP Bank have shown a “significant uptick” in the number of home loan customers switching from IO to P&I loans ahead of expiry in light of record-low interest rates

Debt
Keystart revises serviceability rates

The government-backed lender has announced changes to its mortgage serviceability assessment policy, in line with APRA’s new guidance.

Keystart
Iress appoints first BDM in Australia

Financial software company Iress has appointed Cagdas Deniz Ertem as its first business development manager for its mortgage software business in Australia.

Cagdas Deniz Ertem
YBR announces new joint venture

The diversified financial services business has partnered with an international alternative asset manager to form a “formidable new funding force” in the mortgage market.

YBR announces new joint venture
Consultation opens for FHB loan scheme

“Detailed” consultations are due to begin with lenders regarding their participation in the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Consultation opens for FHB loan scheme
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