Lender

Macquarie, ING charge ahead as BOQ, Suncorp retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
Investor lending has sped up again in March as Macquarie Bank and ING outpace the majors, while other lenders... READ MORE

Wisr cracks $1bn loan book as originations surge

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 1 May 2026
The fintech has passed a major milestone with surging March-quarter demand and upgraded growth ambitions. READ MORE

Big 4 step up court action as insolvency tide holds

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Apr 2026
A new wave of enforcement is building as major lenders return to the courts, while business failures remain stubbornly... READ MORE

MONEYME hits ‘inflection point’ as loan book surges

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Apr 2026
Surging loan growth and easing losses have helped the non‑bank lender reach profitable scale amid tight credit... READ MORE

Woodbridge Capital expands investment team with senior hires

by Reporter • 27 Apr 2026
The new hires will help manage the private lender’s loan book as it continues to grow. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Brokers slam major...

by Ben Squires • 24 Apr 2026
Borrower retention schemes are back in the spotlight after media reports revealed a major bank offering cash incentives... READ MORE

BOQ mortgage book shrinks as bank eyes proprietary push

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
Home loan balances have tumbled at Bank of Queensland, with the lender prioritising a digital‑first proprietary... READ MORE

In Focus: Why deposit bonds belong in your toolkit

by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2026
In an increasingly competitive broker market, the ability to offer out-of-the-box solutions, such as deposit bonds, can... READ MORE

Pepper powers into 2026 with double-digit lending surge

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Apr 2026
Quarterly applications and originations have jumped at Pepper Money, as the lender flags volatile conditions and rising... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial welcomes new minority shareholder

by Reporter • 20 Apr 2026
The alternative asset manager has announced it will be bringing on a specialist investment firm to take a stake in the... READ MORE