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Three of the big four banks have reported contractions in their mortgage books over the September quarter, according to the latest APRA data.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called for clarity concerning the provision of small business credit in light of confusion regarding responsible lending obligations of credit providers.

The non-major bank has continued to gain ground in the mortgage market, reporting strong owner-occupied-driven portfolio growth.

Jaqueline Hey has officially assumed the role of chair of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, replacing Robert Johanson.

The major bank has reported a sharp contraction in home lending volumes in FY19, as it continues to adjust to a “grey area” in the lending space. 

The LMI provider has renewed its exclusive contract with CBA for another three years, ending 31 December 2022.

A new “self-service” home loan top-up platform has been launched in Australia, in a bid to reduce inefficiencies associated with extending a loan facility.

The corporate watchdog has successfully appealed the Federal Court’s decision in relation to its dispute with Westpac regarding the meaning of “personal advice”.

A personal loan provider has announced the completion of an initial debt warehouse program funded by NAB, which could be worth up to $200 million.