Economy

Deposit Power back in the market following insurance scuffle
4 September 2018
mortgagebusiness

A deposit bond provider has announced its re-entry into the Australian market after having to close shop temporarily.

AMP credit ratings get downgraded due to reputational damage
3 September 2018
mortgagebusiness

S&P has downgraded its credit rating for AMP’s banking arm, citing damning revelations of misconduct aired during royal commission hearings.

RBA outlook ‘too optimistic’, say economists
31 August 2018
RBA outlook ‘too optimistic’, say economists

The Reserve Bank has “misread” economic conditions, with a drop in the cash rate “highly conceivable” amid out-of-cycle hikes from lenders that could continue “within a few days”, according ...

Arrears spike to continue as rates rise: S&P
31 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The ratings agency has reported a higher than average quarterly rise in residential mortgage arrears and expects the trend to continue amid higher interest ratings, falling home prices and ...

Non-major scraps transaction fees
31 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

A non-major lender has announced that it will be removing most of its transaction fees to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Mortgages most affordable in NT, but FHBs opt for NSW
31 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The Northern Territory stands clear as the most affordable state or territory for home loans, according to data from PRDnationwide, but the number of first home buyers is increasing across ...

Context-driven financial literacy key to responsible borrowing
30 August 2018
financial literacy, responsible borrowing, Australian Mortgage Marketplace

Responsible borrowing and spending need to be facilitated through context-driven financial literacy, according to the co-founder of Australian Mortgage Marketplace.

Xinja to use IRESS platform to process mortgages
30 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The digital lender has extended its contract with IRESS to process Xinja home loans as it prepares to expand into the mortgage market.

Former major bank deputy CEO joins non-major
30 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

A former deputy CEO of a major bank has joined the boards of a non-major banking group.

Vacancy rate in Victoria drops to 16-year low
30 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

Victoria’s vacancy rate has hit its lowest point since the REIV first began collecting vacancy rate data.