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AFG lands record $1.2bn prime RMBS transaction
Australian Finance Group has locked in a major funding milestone, with the aggregators stating the deal signalled strong confidence in mortgage credit.
LENDER • Sun, 15 Feb 2026
P&N profits rise as mutual sharpens margins, grows book
The customer-owned lender has reported stronger profits and balance sheet metrics as it navigates an increasingly competitive landscape.
LENDER • Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Broker share grows as Westpac mortgage book expands
Westpac’s latest quarterly update has revealed that its mortgage growth is increasingly driven by the third-party channel, while direct lending continues to edge lower
LENDER • Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Brighten appoints first reverse mortgages chief
The non-bank lender has hinted at major expansion plans as the nation’s ageing population fuels demand for equity access in retirement.
LENDER • Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Chalmers rejects clawback reversal petition
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to a broker petition calling for the cancellation of clawbacks – insisting that amending the existing system “raises complexities”
BROKER • Thu, 12 Feb 2026
CBA proprietary home lending hits two-third mark
Australia’s largest home lender has tilted even harder towards its own channels while broker-originated volumes remained steady.
LENDER • Wed, 11 Feb 2026
FHBs return in force as lending surges
First‑time buyers made a sharp comeback in late 2025, yet economists have warned that larger loans could put fresh pressures on borrowers.
LENDER • Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Better Choice bolsters leadership ranks with key hires
The non-bank lender has strengthened its executive bench with the move set to galvanise broker-focused products.
LENDER • Wed, 11 Feb 2026
ASIC reveals BID review’s next steps and findings
The financial services regulator has shed fresh light on its ongoing information-gathering exercise probing Best Interest Duty compliance.
BROKER • Tue, 10 Feb 2026