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Borrowers increasingly slipping into negative equity: Roy Morgan
16 October 2018
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Falling property prices have driven an increasing number of mortgage holders out of positive equity, according to new research from Roy Morgan.

Majority of borrowers fear permanent mortgage burden
16 October 2018
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Most borrowers are concerned that they’ll never be able to pay off their mortgage, according to the latest research from ING.

Non-bank rise could increase ‘stability risks’: RBA
15 October 2018
Non-bank rise could increase ‘stability risks’: RBA

The central bank has warned that an increase in the non-bank sector’s market share could pose a threat to financial stability.

Bank misconduct has led to suicide attempts, says MP
15 October 2018
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The head of Australia’s largest bank has been forced to confront the devastating impact the group’s misconduct has had on the wellbeing of its customers.

Non-banks are not bottom feeders: Firstmac
12 October 2018
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Firstmac managing director Kim Cannon has urged the mortgage industry to recognise the role that non-banks play in the prime lending space.

Labor’s negative gearing plans would test low-income earners, warns CEO
12 October 2018
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On the back of recent political party debates over Australia’s housing affordability plans, Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll said that Labor’s plans to limit negative gearing to new ...

Mortgage delinquencies highest in Australia’s outer suburbs
11 October 2018
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On average, across Australia’s capital cities, home loan arrears are highest in suburbs within 30 and 40 kilometres of the CBD, according to Moody’s.

Bank reports 17.5% drop in loan settlements
10 October 2018
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A non-major lender has posted a net profit increase of 11.1 per cent, despite a $254.5 million decline in loan settlements.

Data breaches in financial sector triple
10 October 2018
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New data has revealed that the number of data breaches in the financial services industry has tripled since 2016.

Major bank haemorrhages $374m in remediation costs
9 October 2018
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Remediation and royal commission costs, among other expenses, are set to place added pressure on a big four bank’s bottom line.