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3 November 2026
Westpac sees 12% business lending surge as direct flows grow
The major bank has accelerated its business lending expansion, driven by a deliberate pivot towards higher-margin commercial loans and direct-to-banker channels.
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Technology
OnDeck launches new broker experience
3 November 2026
Brokers can now access near-instant quoting, automated lending decisions and live deal updates from SME lender OnDeck.
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MA Money launches near-prime SMSF loans
3 November 2026
The non-bank has launched near-prime SMSF loans to help support SMSF borrowers with mortgage arrears, credit impairments and discharged bankruptcy.
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Bankwest joins 5% Deposit Scheme
2 November 2026
Brokers can now offer Bankwest loans through the government-backed 5 per cent Deposit Scheme, after it became the latest bank to join the lender panel.
