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Commercial lending 2026: Asset and equipment finance on a bumpy road

After a brief rebound, asset and equipment finance faces geopolitical shocks, shifting credit appetites and rising demand for speed and flexibility

Budget tax shake-up divides industry as brokers brace for investor retreat

Negative gearing, CGT and trust reforms spark debate on housing supply, affordability and what comes next for clients

Broking industry tells banks: Mortgage fraud thrives when communication falters

It's time to 'cut the head off the snake' as scale of suspected fraud escalates

Bridgit notches up another lender panel appointment

SFG members gain access to Bridgit’s high-LVR bridging loans for first time

Is inexperience harming the mortgage broking profession?

Calls for a united approach to lifting industry standards grown

SFG's William Lockett: Man on a mission

Whether on the road or over the phone, SFG’s managing director is meeting brokers where it matters most

Mortgage aggregator SFG adds Midkey to panel

Midkey has secured a $100 million funding facility to grow its Australian loan book

Clinch targets asset rich, cash poor Aussies with UK-inspired equity release loan

Launch comes amid a groundswell in demand for innovative later-life mortgage products

Broker marketing starts at home

Every brokerage wants to take over the world, but when it comes to positioning yourself in‑market, good practice starts locally

Banks criticised for ‘underhanded’ lending behaviours amid channel conflict debate

Calls raised for more transparency on banks’ lending strategies