Reuters
10 Aug 2026, 00:46 UTC · 2h ago
Westpac reports 20% drop in mortgage applications after Australia's tax changes
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Reuters
10 Aug 2026, 00:46 UTC · 2h ago
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Westpac forecasts that investor housing credit growth will halve next year. — A significant drop in credit growth directly reduces loan book expansion and future interest income for a major lender.
-0.70Mortgage applications at Westpac have fallen by 20%. — A sharp decline in applications indicates a cooling housing market and reduced short-term revenue growth.
-0.50Labor government tax changes are weighing on property demand. — Policy-driven demand destruction creates systemic headwinds for the Australian real estate and banking sectors.
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