Economy

New mortgage platform to share spoils with borrowers
30 October 2019
Shroogle’s co-founder and chief customer officer Justin Quay

A Melbourne-based fintech has officially launched a new online mortgage broking service, with a model designed to align with recommendations of the banking royal commission.

AFCA appoints executive GM
30 October 2019
Appointment

The new appointment serves to assist the organisation in addressing legacy complaints dating back to 2008.

Government sets price caps for FHB scheme
29 October 2019
mortgagebusiness

The federal government has released new details regarding the administration of its First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which includes the setting of price caps for home purchases. 

RBA’s ‘heavy lifting’ to carry housing market in 2020
29 October 2019
Housing market growth

National house prices are set for sustained growth after two years of steady decline, thanks to the RBA’s work to revive the economy, according to Moody’s.

BOQ director steps down
29 October 2019
Bank of Queensland

The bank has announced that a non-executive director will retire from the board following the half-year results.

YBR sells superfund business
28 October 2019
YBR sells superfund business

Yellow Brick Road has sold its superfund business Brightday to Pearl Funds Management for an undisclosed sum, as it continues it focus on mortgages.

Government to review Pension Loans Scheme rates
28 October 2019
Josh Frydenberg

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that the government is reviewing the interest rates of its Pension Loans Scheme, following calls for reverse mortgage interest rates to reflect the ...

Rate trajectory rides on Trump trade deal
28 October 2019
Donald Trump and Xi JinPing

The progress of trade negotiations between the US and China will determine the extent of the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy easing over the coming months, according to a ComSec economist

S&P upgrades outlook following ‘orderly’ housing correction
28 October 2019
S&P Global

The ratings agency has revised its outlook for the Australian banking sector in response to stabilisation in the residential property market. 

FHB reforms plagued by uncertainty
25 October 2019
House for sale

The federal government is yet to fine-tune its FHB loan scheme, with administrators unable to shed further light on the initiative.