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Derek Rose

Biggest bank bullish on home loans despite budget hit

A bank has blamed interest rates hikes and tax changes for a slump in home loan applications. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Mortgage applications plunged at Australia's biggest property lender after contentious investor tax changes, but a potential interest rate cut could light a fresh fire under demand.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia loan applications had been falling since October because of affordability constraints, high inflation, three interest rate hikes and an oil shock, chief executive Matt Comyn told an earnings briefing on Wednesday.

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