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Non-bank lender Firstmac has completed a $2 billion residential mortgage-backed securities issue, which it says is the largest Australian transaction since the outbreak of the Iran war.

While the major banks continue to dominate Australia’s housing lending market, the latest APRA data shows Macquarie outperforming its larger rivals on growth.

While the major banks continue to dominate broker flows across commercial lending, mid-tier and non-bank lenders are outperforming on turnaround times and broker satisfaction.

As the broking industry continues its push towards bigger teams, greater scale, and increased automation, can smaller brokerages still compete?

Australia’s property market is changing – and not just because of interest rates, house prices, or government policy.

International SME lender TP24 has ceased lending in Australia, following the liquidation of its British and Swiss entities.

Connective has partnered with non-bank lender Skip to launch a new low-deposit home loan solution aimed at helping brokers assist borrowers struggling to save for a deposit.

The latest scam attempt has prompted renewed calls for property industry professionals to remain alert to fraudulent activity targeting real estate transactions.

A new partnership aims to help brokers identify business lending opportunities in seconds, without needing to become commercial finance specialists.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has recorded the strongest monthly growth among the major banks in April, as the big four continue to dominate business lending.