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Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 22.7% lift in Q3 FY26 mortgage lodgements to $29.54 billion, marking its strongest March quarter despite rising interest rates and subdued refinancing activity.

National Australia Bank is adjusting its credit provisioning and capital policies in response to market volatility from the Middle East conflict, with significant impacts on its 1H26 earnings and balance sheet.

Elanor Investors Group has finalised a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, restructuring its debt and setting the stage for expansion in Asia. The move repaid existing facilities and bolstered working capital, while a Singapore acquisition awaits regulatory green light.

Zip Co reported a 41.5% jump in third quarter cash EBTDA to $65.1 million, driven by accelerated US transaction volume growth of 43.1% and steady credit losses. The company upgraded its FY26 cash EBTDA guidance to at least $260 million, highlighting robust profitability and expanding customer engagement.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

HITIQ Limited has drawn down a $1 million loan from a major shareholder associate, with plans to convert the debt into convertible notes subject to shareholder approval. The initial tranche aims to bolster working capital amid ongoing capital market challenges.

Carbonxt Group has secured $750,000 through convertible notes from major shareholder Phelbe Pty Ltd, targeting expansion of its Minnesota pellet manufacturing and increasing its New Carbon Processing stake to 48.1%.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$5.48 million debt facility from Banco de Fomento Angola, complementing a prior US$16 million loan from South Africa’s IDC, ensuring full funding to complete construction of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant.

Whitehaven Coal has priced US$900 million in senior secured notes to refinance its acquisition term loan, aiming to lower its cost of debt and reduce annual interest expenses by up to A$55 million.

PLS Group has upsized its senior notes offering to US$600 million at 6.875%, using proceeds to refinance A$375 million of debt and halve its revolving credit facility.

Qoria Limited and Aura have pushed back their merger timeline to July 2026 amid transaction complexities, with Aura providing a A$10 million unsecured working capital facility to support Qoria through the interim period.

Ryman Healthcare’s FY26 retirement living sales hit 1,410 ORAs, aligning with guidance despite a Q4 dip in new sales. The company reports robust aged care occupancy and expects free cash flow near NZD 180 million.