Low interest rates in Australia are likely to weigh on domestic lenders’ margins and earnings over the next two years, and mutual ADIs are particularly…

Lenders and mortgage brokers predict the nation’s overall home loan marker to keep expanding this year, although the major banks may lose out.

In its half-year financial report last week, Commonwealth Bank provided an update on its home loan assessment process. Overall, borrowing capacity is up.

CBA chief executive Matt Comyn rejects suggestions less rigorous income and expense verification is one reason the bank is growing its share of the home…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has concerns about AFG’s plan to acquire Connective Group.

After increased processing times for broker applications contributed to a contraction in its loan book, Suncorp has made improving the banking division’s performance in the…

The value of new housing loan commitments has risen 20.7 per cent since the most recent low point in May last year, driven largely by…

Macquarie is emerging as a force in the home loan market, with A$49 billion in home loans funds under management and accelerating growth.

An expanded data rate set published by the RBA confirms that loyal customers with older mortgages are typically paying higher interest rates than new customers.

The passing of the latest financial reform bill means that, from July, mortgage brokers will have to comply with responsible lending obligations and a new…