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The policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 7–14 August
14 August 2026

Following a busy week as the Reserve Bank of Australia made its fifth cash rate call of the year, lenders have been tweaking policy and launching partnerships. Here’s what you need to ...

Business lending surges as CBA steps up AI
13 August 2026

Business lending has emerged as the standout performer in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s full-year results, growing almost twice as fast as home lending over the past year.

Aussie partners up with LoanOptions.ai for asset finance
13 August 2026

Major brokerage Aussie has formed a partnership with fintech company LoanOptions.ai, enabling Aussie brokers to refer customers to its self-fulfilment platform.

Housing industry urges rethink of SMSF borrowing ban
13 August 2026

Australia’s housing industry has released a statement urging the government to allow SMSF borrowing for new homes until the restrictions are independently assessed.

Senate inquiry backs ATO data sharing in CDR
13 August 2026

A Senate select committee has recommended the inclusion of Australian Tax Office data in the Consumer Data Right to help fight fraudulent loan applications.

AI adoption is surging, but are lenders’ data systems ready?
12 August 2026

Australian lenders are increasingly putting AI to work in credit and fraud underwriting, but few have implemented data systems that can keep up, a new report has found.

It’s Simple launches sub-aggregator and specialist brands
12 August 2026

It’s Simple Group has expanded beyond its brokerage roots through the launch of a new sub-aggregator and specialist brands targeting medical and commercial lending.

La Trobe Financial partners with the NFL
12 August 2026

Non-bank lender La Trobe Financial has become an official partner of the National Football League in Australia as it prepares for its first regular season NFL game.

Brokers welcome 'period of stability' from RBA rate call
11 August 2026

Following three hikes and a hold, the Reserve Bank of Australia has handed down its fifth cash rate decision of the year.

BiiGGA joins Viking’s commercial lending panel
11 August 2026

BiiGGA has joined Viking Aggregation’s commercial lending panel, giving brokers access to the lender’s working capital products for SME clients.

Former director jailed over $1.75m company fund transfers
10 August 2026

The former director of a financial services company has been jailed after transferring approximately $1.75 million from the financially distressed business to personal and overseas ...

Government should ‘swallow pride’ on budget, says FBAA
10 August 2026

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged the federal government to reverse its housing tax reforms after new data showed national rents climbed to a record high in the June ...

Borrowing capacity now key concern for investors
10 August 2026

As property investors navigate the second half of 2026, many have become more cautious about the market, with declining borrowing capacity shifting sentiment.

Trio of appointments announced at Trilogy Funds
10 August 2026

Trilogy Funds has expanded its financing team with three senior appointments as the non-bank lender looks to meet growing demand for construction finance across Australia.

Settlements swell for Mortgage Choice as REA pushes AI
7 August 2026

Mortgage Choice and parent company REA Group have capped off a strong financial year, with the broker group delivering double-digit settlement growth while deepening its investment in AI.