April 4 (Reuters) -
* Moody's - new regulatory measures are credit positive for Australian banks, RMBS and covered bonds
* Moody's - "effect of measures will be credit positive because they will curb growth in riskier mortgage loans against rising house prices"
* Moody's - expect Australian banks to raise interest rates on interest-only loans to reduce growth in this segment
* Moody's - "continue to expect upward pressure on house prices in Australia in an environment of low interest rates" Source text - (Bengaluru Newsroom)