UPDATE 3-Westpac CEO says buyers waiting for lower prices as housing downturn deepens

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* Westpac flags deepest housing downturn since 2008 * Credit impairment charges rise on higher rates, volatility * Profit meets forecasts; mortgage applications fall 15% y/y (Recasts with CEO comments

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