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Big four bank expects drop in house prices

The growth of Australia’s property market is expected to flatten within months before prices start to fall later this year, according to updated forecasts from Westpac.

Big four bank expects drop in house prices
‘Fierce competition’: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank manages mortgage growth

While a “competitive backdrop” leached away at its profit margin, the group secured $2.1 billion in new home loans over the six months to December.

‘Fierce competition’: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank manages mortgage growth
ANZ removes Breakfree package amid regulatory pressure

The major bank today (15 February) announced it will remove its Breakfree package in March and “simplify its home loan offerings”.

ANZ removes Breakfree package amid regulatory pressure
Home loan competition eats at Suncorp’s margins

The bank saw its net margins slide in the six months to December, despite gaining $1.2 billion in new home loans and a steady rise in broker originations.

Home loan competition eats at Suncorp’s margins
Banks unveil assistance for WA bushfire victims

A handful of banks have announced relief measures following bushfires in the state’s south, including home loan deferrals and moratoriums.

Banks unveil assistance for WA bushfire victims
ANZ flags margin hit, turnaround fix still in progress

The major bank has yet to complete the quest to shrink its home loan assessment times, as competition and other pressures have affected its profitability.

ANZ flags margin hit, turnaround fix still in progress
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Mortgage Ezy restructures leadership team

The mortgage manager has announced leadership changes, including a new head of distribution.

Mortgage Ezy restructures leadership team
ANZ establishes CTO role

The reveal of the executive role comes less than two months after the major bank’s chair pledged to address its extensive turnover times.

ANZ establishes CTO role
Westpac restructures exec team

The big four bank will slash its head office roles by around 20 per cent, after an initial restructure of its executive team.

Westpac restructures exec team
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