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Bank risk weightings ‘in the balance’, says APRA

APRA chairman Wayne Byre has stressed the significance of capital ratios as a measure of a bank’s financial health.

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Major brokerage rejects bank ownership criticism

An ASX-listed brokerage has hit back at vertical integration critics in its second retaliation in less than a week.

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Average mortgage down 15bps since last rate move

The average interest rate on all outstanding housing loans has fallen by around 15 basis points since the cash rate was reduced in August 2013.

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Major bank fined over mortgage ads

One of Australia’s major lenders has been fined by the corporate watchdog for misleading home loan advertisements.

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YBR outlines next phase strategy

Yellow Brick Road has outlined its growth strategy following the acquisition of two mortgage businesses earlier in the year.

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Aussie drops rates to record low

Aussie Home Loans has announced its latest competitive offering by dropping its Aussie Select Basic Variable Rate to its lowest rate on record.

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Hewson slams bank mortgage bias

Former Liberal leader John Hewson has highlighted the inability of banks to lend beyond residential mortgages.

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Firstmac banks on online mortgages

Strong demand for online mortgages is driving investor interest for Firstmac as it completes its second RMBS transaction in three months.

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Two in five homes sold above asking price

A new report shows almost half of all homes sold in Australian capital cities over the past year were purchased above the asking price.

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Business conditions ‘significantly lower’ than before GFC

Business conditions eased over August and are still significantly lower than pre-GFC levels.

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