March 20 (Reuters) - Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBA.AX said it will defer repayment of home loans for up to six months and announced additional support measures for small businesses, as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
The bank said in a statement it will automatically enrol 76,000 small businesses into loan deferral arrangements for up to six months. move builds on customer support packages already announced on Friday by its 'Big 4' peers Westpac Banking WBC.AX , Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ANZ.AX and National Australia Bank NAB.AX .