Macquarie leads in broker usage, turnaround time, and broker and credit assessor experience
One-third of owner-occupied lending in Q4 2025 considered ‘risky’
The percentage of risky loans rose in the last quarter of 2025.
Healthcare posts strongest growth outlook, construction recovers since December plunge
Commercial lending is strongest in the healthcare, financial, and professional services industries.
Housing loan books total $2.23 trillion for top 10 lenders in January 2026
APRA lists the top ten ADIs for housing loan books, with Macquarie and ING showing growths exceeding that of the majors.
January sees split performance across Australia’s business lenders
APRA lists the top ten ADIs for January 2026, revealing lenders are both showcasing positive and negative growths.
ANZ and NAB keep largest share of commercial mortgage, business loan applications; non-banks maintain quick turnarounds
See the broker flows, turnaround times, and BDMs and credit experiences of commercial brokers.
ANZ tops in broker usage; Macquarie leads in turnaround time, broker experience, BDMs and credit experience
The big four remain in the top five lenders in broker usage.
Housing loan books reaches $115,180 million, a new peak
Loan values and volumes have reached record highs, supported by an invigorated first-home buyer segment.
The launch of the 17th Third-Party Lending survey
Brokers have the chance to share their thoughts on lender performance in the 17th Third-Party Lending survey, open until 30 April 2026.
Business loan books climbed to $962 billion at the end of 2025
The non-financial business loan book shares for the top 10 ADIs grew up to $962 billion by December 2025, driven by the Major and foreign banks.
Broker perception geographic scorecards: VIC/TAS and SA/NT show the highest broker satisfaction for 2025 Q4
See the NPS score and broker experience journey ratings per region in the final quarter of 2025.
Brokers see more demand for business and commercial loans; legislations and economic disruptions as main economic concerns
Before the start of the year, broker concerns surrounding external factors have eased.
Broker recommendations: Macquarie for speed, Pepper Money for client fit, People’s Choice for pricing
Mid-tiers and non-banks lead broker recommendations across speed, client fit and pricing, with NAB and CBA the only majors breaking into top 10s last quarter.
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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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