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QuickFee’s Q1 FY27 revenue held at A$4.2 million on a normalised basis, while US loan originations rose 15% and Australian transaction values slipped. The lender maintained FY27 EBTDA guidance at A$4.5 million to A$5.0 million despite lower net interest margins and softer SME conditions.

FSA Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 68% jump in profit before tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share. The company forecasts continued growth in 2026, targeting up to $40 million in annual profit.

Solvar Limited reported solid FY25 results with profit growth, a significant dividend hike, and a positive outlook for FY26 driven by loan originations and commercial lending expansion.

Humm Group reports a 14% decline in new loan originations for 1Q26, driven by a steep 61% fall in Australian Point of Sale volumes following regulatory changes and technology setbacks. However, international growth and asset expansion provide some offset.

QuickFee Limited has divested its US Pay Now payments business for US$26.35 million while keeping its US Finance operations and loan book, withdrawing FY26 earnings guidance amid ongoing tax and transaction cost assessments.

Wisr has reported a robust Q4FY25 with a 154% surge in loan originations and a growing loan book now at $824 million, underpinned by improved credit metrics and strong capitalisation.

Wisr has upgraded its FY25 loan origination growth guidance to over 90%, driven by a 115% surge in Q3FY25 loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. The fintech lender’s disciplined growth and technology investments position it well for scaling in a shifting personal and vehicle lending market.