11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (829+ words) As servicing tightens, product policy has become the leading factor for brokers when recommending a lender, but personnel are becoming a key differentiator, according to a major broker survey. A major new broker report has revealed that brokers are placing…...

5+ day, 47+ min ago  (735+ words) Australia's biggest banks are bracing for weaker housing credit growth as the federal government's tax changes reshape investor appetite. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) CEO Nuno Matos has flagged a step-down in mortgage growth, while Westpac is experiencing…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (315+ words) Because these institutions typically offer direct lines of communication to senior underwriters and credit authorities, they can provide accelerated response times and assess applications on their individual merits rather than via a rigid checklist. Fierce rivalry in the non-bank marketplace…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (414+ words) Scot Pac's Invoice Finance product continues to stand out with brokers because it solves one of the biggest challenges facing Australian SMEs in 2026: maintaining consistent and reliable cash flow in an increasingly uncertain operating environment. Recent global conflicts have led…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (184+ words) Our commercial products continue to resonate strongly with brokers because they are built around what matters most in the current market: flexibility and execution. Brokers need a lender that can look beyond rigid policy settings and assess each opportunity on…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (334+ words) We've always been a solutions-based lender, with the policy depth, product breadth, and experience to support brokers when a deal isn't completely straightforward. Because brokers feel the difference where it counts: faster turnarounds, consistent outcomes, and BDM support that feels…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (162+ words) We're experienced in non-standard lending, so brokers come to us when the scenario needs judgement, not just a checklist. That experience shows up in how we assess risk, how we communicate throughout the process, and how we support brokers to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (421+ words) The prudential regulator has said Australia's financial system remains strong but flagged several key issues that require vigilance and strong risk management. In its opening statement, the prudential regulator said Australians can remain confident in the resilience of the banks,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (729+ words) The broker association has appointed a new chief executive and chairperson, bringing external talent into key leadership roles. The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has named Melbourne-based executive Leo Gagic as its new CEO, while former federal politician Senator…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (540+ words) Industry veterans Chris Slater and Peter Hagias have joined the advisory board of asset finance aggregator Optimise Aggregation. The advisory board has been recently established to bring together expertise in strategy, governance, compliance, and business growth as the two-year-old aggregation…...