All posts tagged "Housing"
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116Australia & NZRBNZ to Consider Further Calibration of LVR Restrictions
The RBNZ may further tighten mortgage lending to guard against financial stability risks through adjustments to LVR restrictions.
May 6, 2021 -
226KoreaKorea to Root Out Speculation in Real Estate Market
The FSC is setting up a special financial response team and new monitoring system to root out speculation in the property market.
April 10, 2021 -
277Australia & NZ
RBNZ Consults on Reinstatement of LVR Restrictions on Risky Lending
The RBNZ is concerned that increases in highly-leveraged borrowing, if continued, could lead to emerging risks to financial stability.
December 9, 2020 -
548Capital RegulationRBI Props Up NBFCs Through On-Lending Guidance
Banks are mandated to lend a portion of their funds to priority sectors. Allowing NBFCs to serve as middlemen for such lending provides them a liquidity backstop.
August 14, 2019 -
India
RBI Eases Lending Requirements for Low-Cost Housing
Announcement of reduction in minimum risk weights and an increase in the loan-to-value ratio is a bid to boost demand for low-cost housing.
October 13, 2015 -
China
China Eases Property Investment Rules for Foreigners
China has relaxed its property investment rules for foreigners, allowing them to buy as many properties as they wish and loosening restrictions on loans and settlement in foreign currencies.
August 31, 2015 -
Australia & NZ
No Desire for City-Specific Lending Controls, says APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is down-playing its desire for city-specific lending restrictions to cool Sydney and Melbourne property prices.
August 31, 2015 -
Australia & NZ
ASIC Cracks Down on Interest-Only Mortgages
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has asked lenders to lift their standards for interest-only mortgages, after a probe found that lending criteria do not meet their responsible lending obligations.
August 23, 2015 -
Australia & NZ
Steps to Cool Property Market Having Positive but Modest Effect, reports RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia has reported that its measures to cool investment lending in housing seem to be working.
June 1, 2015
