Lender

SMEs adopt defensive posture amid rising costs
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2026
The latest data from SME lender Banjo Loans has provided some insight into how Australia’s SMEs are adapting to an... READ MORE

Revolut launches local bank after securing ADI licence
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2026
The global fintech has secured an unrestricted ADI licence from the prudential regulator, paving the way for the launch... READ MORE

ING confirms major clawback change
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
The lender has agreed to scrap clawbacks if a property is sold between 12 and 18 months after settlement, in... READ MORE

Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Are clawbacks out of...
by Annie Kane • 17 Jul 2026
The frustrating reality of having hard-earned commissions ripped away for reasons entirely out of your control has been... READ MORE

In Focus: How Australia’s biggest bank is working with brokers
by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2026
With an updated broker strategy underway, Australia’s largest mortgage lender is now targeting partnerships with... READ MORE

Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and... READ MORE

Banks slice mortgage rates as competition heats up

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Rising cash rate expectations haven’t stopped a fresh round of home loan discounting as lenders jostle for business. READ MORE

Pepper bolsters AFG, Mortgage Choice commercial suites
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
Pepper Money is reshaping its white label partnerships with AFG and Mortgage Choice. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Is today’s mortgage...
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2026
The jury is in: paying off a mortgage now is harder than it has ever been – even when interest rates were up around... READ MORE