Lender

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

In Focus: Extending property ownership reach
by Ben Squires • 28 Oct 2026
As affordability and serviceability pressures challenge prospective home buyers and investors, lenders are tweaking... READ MORE

Canadian pension giant acquires minority stake in non-bank
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Oct 2026
One of Canada’s largest public pension funds has agreed to buy an indirect minority interest in a major Australian... READ MORE

Chris Paterson re-enters broking as Rate Money’s head of sales
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Oct 2026
The former Resimac executive has returned to the broking industry to lead distribution at Rate Money after stepping... READ MORE

ASIC freezes mortgage fund as private credit scrutiny mounts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Oct 2026
A $573.2 million mortgage fund faces major disclosure questions as ASIC’s private credit crackdown gathers momentum. READ MORE