Latest Lending Market News

NEXTDC is seeking A$1.1 billion from institutional investors through subordinated convertible notes, adding to its funding capacity for an increasingly capital-intensive data centre pipeline. The deal offers a low indicative coupon, but introduces future dilution risk and could create short-term share price pressure through associated hedging activity.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX: PCX) reported a solid FY26 with an 8.8% cash distribution yield and stable credit quality despite fair value pressures from widening credit spreads.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter cash earnings edged up 2% excluding a large notable item, supported by lower credit impairments and steady business lending growth despite rising costs and economic headwinds.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Harmoney Corp Limited has reported a strong first half of 2026, surpassing previous full-year profits and upgrading its FY26 cash NPAT guidance to $13 million, driven by loan book growth and automation advances.

Butn Limited has reported its fifth consecutive half-year of revenue growth, underpinned by a $100 million senior debt facility and expanding platform originations. Despite a statutory loss, the company’s operational momentum and strategic initiatives signal robust growth prospects.

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.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported a record-breaking half-year profit for HY26, driven by strong broker network growth and improved funding terms that reduce cash rate sensitivity.

Qualitas Limited reports robust interim results for the six months to December 2025, driven by strong deployment and expanding investor mandates, reaffirming its FY26 guidance.