Economy

Heritage eyes 300% growth in business banking
1 November 2019
Heritage bank

The mutual bank intends to expand its reach in the business banking sphere, and will rely on the help of brokers to do so, its chairman has said.

November rate cut ‘materially less probable’
31 October 2019
RBA

The latest inflation data would likely provide the Reserve Bank with some “flexibility” concerning the timing of its next cut to the cash rate, according to ANZ Research.

Taking out a home loan triggers super engagement
31 October 2019
Home loan

A new industry report has found that Australians who sign up for a new residential mortgage increase engagement with their superannuation.

Bank CEO to step down
30 October 2019
Bank CEO to step down

A non-major lender has announced the resignation of its chief executive. 

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.