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NAB pushes harder on proprietary mortgages as broker share slides

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
NAB is sharpening its proprietary mortgage push while claiming that it is reserving a premium proposition for selected... READ MORE

Former CBA exec’s denial of broker relationship unravels before...

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
A former CBA home lending executive deliberately concealed his relationship with a mortgage broker during an internal... READ MORE

Household Capital appoints ex-Bendigo broker head to senior role

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Nov 2026
Household Capital has appointed former Bendigo and Adelaide Bank head of broker Natalie Sheehan as its new chief growth... READ MORE

In Focus: Unlocking vehicle finance for sole traders

by Ben Squires • 4 Nov 2026
From new business owners to established operators, sole traders can face barriers accessing finance for essential... READ MORE

Westpac lifts proprietary share as direct push accelerates

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Nov 2026
Westpac’s direct lending drive has gained ground, but brokers continue to dominate the group’s outstanding mortgage... READ MORE

Assetline and Clinch rebrand into AltX Lending

by Annie Kane • 2 Nov 2026
The two lending brands, Assetline Capital and Clinch, have been mothballed as they consolidate into a new lending... READ MORE

Mortgage growth flatlines at Australia’s biggest banks

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Nov 2026
Mortgage growth has stalled, with four of the country’s top 10 banks retreating in September, and Macquarie Bank is... READ MORE

Heightened BID compliance sparks push for greater lender efficiency

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Nov 2026
A non-bank has called for lenders to provide brokers with clearer policy information and stronger scenario support as... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – The double-edged sword...

by Annie Kane • 30 Oct 2026
With all four major banks locking in predictions for a Melbourne Cup Day cash rate hike and mortgage repayments eating... READ MORE

NGM pulls ahead of market as mortgages near $20bn

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Oct 2026
The mutual’s mortgage growth has beaten the broader market, adding momentum to customer-owned banking’s expansion. READ MORE