Lender 23 October 2026

Brokers flag costs of Suncorp Bank–ANZ integration

Suncorp Bank borrowers could face higher minimum mortgage repayments and lose access to multiple offset accounts as the lender’s migration to Australia and New Zealand Banking ...

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Firstmac steps beyond prime lending with new alt-doc product

23 October 2026

Non-bank lender Firstmac is stepping beyond its prime-lending roots with the launch of a new alt-doc lending proposition for self-employed borrowers.

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Credit score fears deter Australians from seeking better deals

23 October 2026

More than one in four Australians have avoided applying for a financial product because they feared damaging their credit score, prompting calls for reforms to modernise the ...

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Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 15–22 October

23 October 2026

From bridging loans to alt-doc launches, there’s been a range of significant launches and adjustments from lenders in the market this week. Here’s what you need to know.