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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Lender
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.
Regulation
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 ...
Lender
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.