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Women in Finance Awards 2026 finalists revealed
22 September 2026

A total of 238 finalists have been shortlisted across 27 categories for the 10th annual Women in Finance Awards 2026.

Lender pays $19,800 over ‘no credit check loans’ claim
21 September 2026

An online lender has paid a $19,800 infringement notice over an allegedly misleading “no credit check loans” claim on its website.

Brokers weigh equity risk as low-deposit lending hits record highs
21 September 2026

Low-deposit lending has reached new highs in the June quarter, according to fresh data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

ColCap prices record non-bank RMBS
21 September 2026

ColCap Financial Group has priced a $3 billion residential mortgage-backed securities transaction, making it the largest ever RMBS issue by an Australian non-bank lender.

Banks move as rate hike expectations build
21 September 2026

As the Reserve Bank of Australia edges closer to its next cash rate decision, banks have begun acting on their revised rate forecasts.

Broker proposition undiminished as borrowers embrace AI lending
18 September 2026

Brokers have said AI will strengthen rather than diminish their value, after a study found that most Australians would be comfortable having an AI agent apply for a loan on their behalf.

Bitcoin-backed loans enter Australian mortgage market
18 September 2026

Cryptocurrency has made further inroads into the Australian home loan market through a new partnership that will enable borrowers to use bitcoin as security for a property deposit loan.

Growing divorce rate puts borrowing capacity in focus
18 September 2026

A growing number of divorces have led to fresh challenges for brokers around refinancing and post-break-up borrowing capacity.

Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 11–18 September
18 September 2026

As spring begins and another cash rate decision edges closer, lenders across the board are moving their credit appetite and adjusting their pricing. Here’s what brokers need to know.

Non-bank turnaround times stretch beyond a week
17 September 2026

Turnaround times among non-bank lenders have crept up to more than twice those of large banks, according to a new broker survey.

Finsure targets AI-enabled fraud with new CRM integration
17 September 2026

Aggregator Finsure has added document fraud detection to its newly built CRM through a partnership with technology provider Fortiro.

Macquarie brings broker, direct home loans under one leader
17 September 2026

Macquarie Bank has reshuffled its home loan leadership, with its head of broker sales now also overseeing direct home loans.

Agri lending grows, but the direction is changing
16 September 2026

Regional and agricultural businesses have continued to borrow despite rising costs and uncertainty, with working capital, equipment, and technology increasingly shaping lending demand.

HIA sounds alarm as new-build demand slumps
16 September 2026

The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist has warned that rate hikes and tax changes have left Australia’s new home market in a precarious position, with sales declining for the ...

Older borrowers lead consumer credit demand
16 September 2026

New figures have found that older Australians are fuelling a rebound in consumer credit demand, while younger borrowers are pulling back.