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National Australia Bank has reported a sharp rise in demand for electric vehicle (EV) finance amid soaring fuel prices, but brokers say conditions on the ground remain uneven.

Australia’s business sector is showing early signs of strain in 2026, with falling confidence, rising cost pressures, and an emerging energy shock weighing on SMEs.

Brokers continued to favour major banks last month, with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group emerging as the most-used lender, while Macquarie topped the list for broker satisfaction and ...

Brokers are being urged to rethink how they operate as market complexity rises and client expectations shift.

Renovation loans are surging as Australians increasingly turn to granny flats, according to new data from National Australia Bank.

Latitude has reported record growth in its lending division in its 2025 full-year report, with $1.6 billion in new lending driving receivables to a high of $3.3 billion.

Newcastle Permanent has said that a surge in application volumes is responsible for a blowout in turnaround times, with brokers reporting waits of 20 days.

Industry groups have warned that cuts to capital gains tax discounts or negative gearing could dampen investor activity, constrain supply, and add further pressure to the rental market.

Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since records began, as rising interest rates, surging oil prices, and growing economic uncertainty weigh on households.

Prospa has partnered with Qantas Business Rewards to allow eligible small and medium-sized businesses to earn Qantas Points on business loans.

Brokers are looking beyond rates, with communication, turnaround times, and lender responsiveness emerging as the key drivers of experience.

Westpac has reduced its deposit requirements for investment property loans, with borrowers now able to access loans with a 5 per cent deposit with lenders mortgage insurance.

Aggregator Finsure has outlined the technology strategy underpinning its new CRM platform, Metanoia, as it moves to embed artificial intelligence across broker workflows.

Small business lender OnDeck Australia has increased the maximum limit on its Lightning Loans Plus product to $300,000 and introduced instant loan renewals.

Client perception is emerging as a critical differentiator in the broking industry, with borrowers increasingly forming opinions about brokers before any direct interaction takes place.