Latest Lending Strategy News

Cash Converters reports solid 1H26 results driven by a growing loan book, expanding luxury retail footprint, and increased corporate store ownership across 15 countries.

Judo Bank reported solid Q3 lending growth and stable asset quality, maintaining its FY26 profit before tax guidance between $180m and $190m despite increasing credit loss provisions due to economic uncertainty.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

N1 Holdings Limited has reported a strong December quarter with rising revenue, net profit, and cash receipts, underpinned by SME lending growth and funding efficiency improvements. The company also navigates increased regulatory scrutiny with a firm commitment to conservative lending.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Finexia Financial Group has ended talks on a major disposal deal and is managing loan defaults with fresh collateral, while expanding its childcare lending strategy.

N1 Holdings reports a profitable FY2025 with strategic expansion into Australia's largest aggregator panel and launches AI-driven credit tools to enhance SME lending operations.

KKR Credit Income Fund has announced its distribution guidance for FY2026, maintaining a monthly payout of 1.67 cents per unit and targeting an annual yield above 8%, consistent with the previous year.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX, MA1) has launched a placement to raise nearly A$50 million, aiming to bolster its exposure to private credit through new unit issuance at a slight discount. The capital will fund investments across direct lending, asset-backed lending, and corporate lending segments.

Cash Converters International Limited reveals a strategic shift towards sustainable, lower-cost lending and expands its global footprint through targeted franchise acquisitions in Australia and the UK.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd reports a transformative quarter marked by explosive user growth on its Pinoy Coop Mobile platform, record loan approvals via bizmoLoan, and key partnerships with major Philippine financial institutions.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a solid FY25 year-to-date profit with revenue growth driven by its SME lending business, while successfully reducing funding costs and maintaining disciplined operations amid ongoing market volatility.