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RBA reveals November cash rate
6 November 2018
RBA

The central bank has announced its cash rate decision for November following its monthly board meeting. 

Major bank reports drop in mortgage applications
6 November 2018
Mortgage applications

A big four bank has reported a “flat” annual result, noting that while the value of mortgages continues to rise, it is continuing to see fewer people apply for its home loans.

Apartment prices could dip by 8% by 2019
6 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Apartments in the east coast of Australia are expected to be up to 8 per cent cheaper by the end of 2019, according to the results of a new survey.

Melbourne Cup nearly halves consumer spending
6 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Consumer spending falls by 42 per cent during the Melbourne Cup race, according to data from Commonwealth Bank.

Bank reports $6.2bn loan book growth
5 November 2018
Mortgage growth graph

A non-major lender has reported mortgage portfolio growth of $6.2 billion in the 12 months to September 2018.

Major bank CEO intent on reducing ‘churn’
2 November 2018
NAB

The CEO of a big four bank is committed to reducing “churn”, particularly in the home loan market, as he believes the concept “doesn’t make a lot of sense”.

Housing conditions weakest since 2012: CoreLogic
2 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Home values have continued to fall, driven by declines in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, against a backdrop of falling housing approvals, according to research from CoreLogic and the ...

Household wealth could plummet by $700bn
2 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Australia is the most vulnerable developed nation to a debt-induced economic slowdown and could be facing a $700 billion wipe-out in household wealth, according to a new report.

Bank announces board departure
2 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

A non-major lender has announced the retirement of a non-executive director from the bank’s board.

AFCA officially opens for business
1 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority officially opens today, becoming the new, single point of contact for financial industry complaints.