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Prime lending and brokers drive record Pepper Money year
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
Surging prime flows have reshaped Pepper Money’s loan book, powering record growth. READ MORE

AFG brokers post record half-year volumes in 1H26
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
A bigger, more productive AFG broker network has driven record half-year flows, sharpening the group’s growth pivot. READ MORE

Peak credit body urges system overhaul after Westpac court case

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The peak body for credit is pushing for a broad-scale rethink of reporting rules after a minor shortfall derailed a... READ MORE

IMF warns 5% Deposit Scheme risks fuelling prices
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The global lender has urged a rethink of the federal government’s flagship deposit guarantee program, while making... READ MORE

NAB ramps up proprietary flows as loan book climbs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Feb 2026
The major bank has kicked off the financial year with rising direct mortgage flows and a larger loan book. READ MORE

RBA flags hotter economy as majors broadly tip May hike

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Fresh minutes have revealed the Reserve Bank doubted how “restrictive” existing policy was, with the major banks... READ MORE

Judo loan book climbs as broker flows drive growth
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Judo Bank’s lending book has surged in the first half of the financial year 2026, with broker-sourced SME volumes and... READ MORE

Skip targets ‘second chance’ owners with rebrand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Feb 2026
Skip, formerly known as Sucasa, is seeking to shake up the low-deposit market after it announced a new rebrand with a... READ MORE

Shadow ministry revealed, Tim Wilson becomes shadow treasurer
by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2026
The revamped Coalition has revealed its shadow ministry, with Angus Taylor naming Tim Wilson as shadow treasurer, while... READ MORE

Centrepoint off-loads aggregation business to Astute

by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2026
The financial services business has announced it is divesting its lending aggregation business, excluding the back... READ MORE

Connective warns BID files must prove choices to ASIC
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
Following ASIC’s latest BID review update, the aggregator has said broker files now carry far greater consequences. READ MORE

MFAA warns against blunt PII reforms in CSLR review
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
The MFAA has backed the CSLR as a key consumer safeguard, yet cautioned Treasury against enacting blanket changes which... READ MORE

Major survey opens for broker feedback
by Reporter • 17 Feb 2026
Brokers are being asked to share their feedback on how lenders are performing for the 17th annual Third-Party Lending... READ MORE

Bendigo broker flows drop as loan book shrinks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Feb 2026
A softer half for residential lending has seen Bendigo Bank’s home loan book edge lower and its broker share... READ MORE

RBA welcomes new Monetary Policy Board member
by Ben Squires • 16 Feb 2026
The Albanese government has announced a new appointment to the central bank’s Monetary Policy Board, replacing... READ MORE

AFG lands record $1.2bn prime RMBS transaction

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Feb 2026
Australian Finance Group has locked in a major funding milestone, with the aggregators stating the deal signalled... READ MORE

P&N profits rise as mutual sharpens margins, grows book
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
The customer-owned lender has reported stronger profits and balance sheet metrics as it navigates an increasingly... READ MORE

Broker share grows as Westpac mortgage book expands
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
Westpac’s latest quarterly update has revealed that its mortgage growth is increasingly driven by the third-party... READ MORE

Peter White AM steps down from FBAA
by Annie Kane • 13 Feb 2026
The long-serving managing director of the broker association is stepping down from his leadership role at the body. READ MORE

Brighten appoints first reverse mortgages chief

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Feb 2026
The non-bank lender has hinted at major expansion plans as the nation’s ageing population fuels demand for equity... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 9–13...
by Ben Squires • 13 Feb 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE

Chalmers rejects clawback reversal petition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to a broker petition calling for the cancellation of clawbacks – insisting that... READ MORE

Broker share climbs to 95% at AMP
by Annie Kane • 12 Feb 2026
The non-major bank’s broker volumes continued to increase over FY25, even as lending volumes remained soft. READ MORE

CBA proprietary home lending hits two-third mark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
Australia’s largest home lender has tilted even harder towards its own channels while broker-originated volumes... READ MORE

FHBs return in force as lending surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Feb 2026
First‑time buyers made a sharp comeback in late 2025, yet economists have warned that larger loans could put fresh... READ MORE