wbc, cba, anz, nab?, page-5

Which of the banks were they?

Was it for the purchase of a residential property? If so, 30% deposit is a huge ratio, usually only required for commercial property.

If this was the case, it clearly shows the bank's outlook on the direction and future of Australian property prices - providing a large buffer and protection to them from the plummeting house prices being experienced around the country.

I get the feeling the banks now they wished they were so prudent 18 months ago.