In the first entry of a Japanese bank into the Australian mortgage market, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi has announced it will provide AMP Ltd with a $500 million one-year mortgaged-backed facility, The Australian Financial Review reports.
According to the newspaper, the new warehouse loan will give the Australian financial services firm access to competitive financing and at the same time the Japanese bank will gain exposure to Australia’s high-performing home loans.
AMP frequently issues residential mortgage-backed bonds, recently raising $660 million through a securitisation transaction.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi move into the Australian home loan market was first reported by Reuters, according to the AFR.
Quick Summary:
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, AMP deal marks first foray into Aust home loans: report.
Associated image:
Media:
Categories:
Primary category:
Companies:
Status:
Published
Content Channel: