All four major banks now listening to broker feedback
New total loans reach $196.3 billion; risky DTIs remain at 7.3%
Ahead of APRA’s February 2026 debt-to-income (DTI) lending limit, 2025 Q3 saw an 18.9% increase in loan books and a 0.5% increase year-on-year for high-risk DTI≥6x loans.
Latest broker recommendations: Pepper Money for client fit, People’s Choice and Newcastle Permanent for product pricing, and Macquarie Bank for speed
See the top 10 lenders brokers recommended in the last three months based on client fit, product pricing and turnaround times.
Brokers’ outlook on business health remains positive, commercial financing demand holds firm toward end of 2025
Against the backdrop of sustained rate cuts, broker outlook on client business health and demand for business loans remains optimistic, but business cashflow outlook on the decline.
Non-banks deliver sub-2-day turnarounds, earn top-10 broker usage positions in commercial lending
In October, non-banks showed stellar performance in turnaround times and broker experience, securing top 10 positions across commercial mortgages, asset finance and business loans.
Investor loans surge to record 41% share as new housing loan values reach $98.8 billion
The September quarter recorded 143,000+ new housing loans valued at $98.8b, surpassing the Q4 2021 peak, with investor loans claiming a record 41% share.
The top 10 business loan books total $0.9 trillion, Bank of China sees 4.26% growth
APRA data shows the top 10 ADIs at $937B in commercial loans, with Bank of China recording the strongest growth.
Client fit drives consumers to major bank and non-bank lenders, Macquarie leads in BDM experience, credit assessment, and broker trust scores
Client fit guides lender choice, with Macquarie leading on broker trust and service.
Traditional industries show mixed broker outlook for final quarter, services more optimistic
Australia’s commercial property loan book swelled to 10-year high in Q3
Australia’s total loan book expanded by $36.6 billion in the September quarter, the highest in 10 years.
Housing loan books total $2.18 trillion for top 10 lenders in September, Macquarie competes with majors
One in three brokers expect more challenging commercial lending environment in Q4
With rate-cut hopes fading after September’s inflation rise, brokers forecast weaker demand and tougher commercial lending conditions.
Here are the lenders listening to your feedback.
These are the lenders listening to you and supporting the transparency between brokers and lenders. Each month, your feedback and the insights you contribute to are passed on, and these lenders are making strides in the industry to make your lives and your clients’ lives easier.
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