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Monetary policy faces strategic review at Jackson Hole
26 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

A leading commentator says major economies across the globe are beginning to rethink the effectiveness of setting interest rates in a world of slower growth.

Bank sizing up acquisition targets as industry consolidates
25 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

The CEO of an Australian bank has revealed that the group is keen to grow its business through M&A as the mortgage industry experiences continued consolidation.

Real estate markets could get choppy, warns economist
25 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

Australians heavily exposed to residential property have been cautioned that weak inflation could see the RBA cut the cash rate again, spelling trouble for some of Australia’s residential ...

Major bank announces investor loan changes
24 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

A big four bank has informed its mortgage brokers and proprietary lenders of changes to a number of home loan products.

Pepper sells $400m of home loans
24 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

Non-bank mortgage provider Pepper Group Limited has announced that it has agreed contractual terms on a whole loan sale transaction comprising a $400 million portfolio of residential ...

Non-major diversifies funding with FRN issue
23 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

A listed Australian bank has priced its fourth Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Note.

AICC appoints new CEO
23 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

The Australian-Israel Chamber of Commerce NSW has announced the appointment of a new chief executive as the company pushes forward with new growth strategies.

Big four’s ‘easy days seem to be behind them’
22 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

Credit ratings agency Moody’s has changed the outlook for Australia’s banking system from stable to negative, reflecting an increasingly challenging lending environment.

Virgin Money doubles home loan rewards
22 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

Virgin Money has announced that it is doubling the number of Velocity Frequent Flyer Points new borrowers can earn at settlement of their home loans.

Unit developments ‘on verge of being mothballed’
22 August 2016
mortgagebusiness

Australia’s building industry is facing a crisis as overseas investors retreat following changes to foreign investment regulations.