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Will mortgage stress lead to bad debts for banks?
Stocks
Will mortgage stress lead to bad debts for banks?
It continues to be a challenging environment for homeowners given persistent interest rate increases. 
Morningstar | 03 August 2023
APRA firm on lending buffer despite concerns for 'mortgage prisoners'
Markets
APRA firm on lending buffer despite concerns for 'mortgage prisoners'
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says its serviceability buffer is not 'unduly impeding' people's ability to refinance their home loans...
Megan Neil | 01 June 2023
Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
Markets
Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
Former RBA governor Ian Macfarlane says current serviceability buffer rules are making it difficult to refinance, warning the government may need to...
James Gruber | 25 May 2023
Are banks prepared for the fixed rate mortgage cliff?
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Are banks prepared for the fixed rate mortgage cliff?
Around 800,000 mortgages will roll onto a sharply higher interest rate this year as their fixed term ends. Here's what it means for the banks.
Nathan Zaia | 06 March 2023