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Branches not efficient for mortgage origination: Elliott
Shayne Elliott, the chief executive of ANZ, has conceded its bank branches are “not terribly efficient” for mortgage origination, adding most of the lender's business comes from mortgage advisers.
Reserve Bank to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions
The Reserve Bank says it will ease LVR restrictions. Here's what it said with the release of today's Financial Stability Report.
LVR restrictions eased for investors and owner-occupiers
The Reserve Bank has loosened LVR restrictions, with changes coming into effect in January. Banks will be able to provide 20% of their owner-occupier loans to borrowers with a deposit of less than 20%. While lenders will be able to allocate 5% of new ...
LVR loosening: advisers react
Advisers say the Reserve Bank’s decision to loosen LVR restrictions will boost homebuyers, but warn tighter credit and loan servicing conditions will restrain volumes.
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