The country’s largest bank said mortgage applications were down 15 per cent since changes made in the budget but appear to have stabilised in recent weeks.

The bank, which reported a $1.8 billion quarterly profit, expects growth in investor demand for housing credit to more than halve over the next two years.

Chief executive Matt Comyn said the Australian economy was resilient, helped by low unemployment and solid investment, though growth was slowing due to higher interest rates and…