Lender

Pepper reports strongest half-year result on record

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Aug 2026
Prime mortgage momentum and a growing servicing operation have driven a record first half for Pepper Money. READ MORE

In Focus: Bridging the funding gap at settlement

by Annie Kane • 19 Aug 2026
What happens when a deal looks perfect on paper until a last-minute valuation shortfall, stamp duty gap, or LMI... READ MORE

Bridgit appoints new Victorian/Tasmanian state manager

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Aug 2026
The bridging-finance lender has bolstered its presence in Victoria and Tasmania as it expands distribution through... READ MORE

NAB home loan demand slides as stress builds

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Aug 2026
A weaker mortgage pipeline at NAB has coincided with a lift in loans under closer repayment scrutiny. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – When will the cash rate...

by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2026
With inflation target timelines pushed out to 2028, hopes for interest rate reductions any time soon are dwindling –... READ MORE

Digital bank announces permanent CEO

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
A non-major bank has finalised its leadership transition, announcing the appointment of its permanent CEO. READ MORE

ANZ applications slide as Suncorp mortgage book contracts

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
ANZ’s latest trading update has revealed increasing pressure beneath otherwise resilient lending, earnings, and... READ MORE

NAB consolidates Ubank oversight and technology leadership

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
Two senior exits at NAB have prompted a leaner leadership structure, with digital banking responsibilities also... READ MORE

CBA broker flows rise as mortgage applications fall

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s broker channel gained ground in new lending over the year, with the post-budget... READ MORE

In Focus: Why investor opportunities could be closer than brokers...

by Ben Squires • 12 Aug 2026
For mortgage brokers, uncovering new revenue opportunities doesn’t always mean finding new clients – it can mean... READ MORE