Lender

Household Capital completes Macquarie reverse mortgage acquisition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
A major book transfer has brought thousands of new customers into the fold of a home‑equity lender. READ MORE

Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
Intrusions, AI‑driven attacks, and mortgage fraud probes are reshaping risk for banks and lenders globally. READ MORE

CBA and Macquarie surge as Suncorp and BOQ decline

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
The latest mortgage figures have shown the country’s largest housing lenders still expanding their books, with CBA... READ MORE

Westpac completes RAMS mortgage book sale

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
A multi‑year exit from the RAMS brand has been sealed, shifting a multibillion‑dollar mortgage book into non‑bank... READ MORE

First non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Aug 2026
The federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme has taken a new turn, with specialist lender Liberty Financial... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Could unlinked offset...
by Annie Kane • 31 Jul 2026
Are major banks failing to link offset accounts, leaving thousands of home loan borrowers out of pocket without even... READ MORE

HSBC to sell Australian home loan book to Blackstone
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Jul 2026
HSBC Bank Australia has announced the sale of its Australian home and personal loan portfolios. READ MORE

Bluestone flags major trends reshaping borrowers and credit
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jul 2026
Bluestone Home Loans has said that a mix of rule changes, investor shifts, and rising stress is redrawing the lending... READ MORE

Pepper unveils sweeping expansion of lending parameters
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jul 2026
Pepper Money is lifting how far it will stretch on deposits, loan sizes and property types as it looks to capture more... READ MORE

Wisr originations surge as loan book climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jul 2026
Wisr has recorded rising originations across the board, with its loan book surging past $1 billion. READ MORE