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Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Pepper Money, alongside KKR and PIMCO-managed funds, has finalized the $15.4 billion RAMS home loan portfolio acquisition from Westpac, marking a significant step in expanding its capital-light servicing business.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) posted its strongest June quarter with $28.1 billion in home loan lodgements, driven by a standout performance in Western Australia amid a mixed national market.

RTO Limited reported a net loss of NZD 173,831 for the year ended 31 March 2026, remaining inactive while actively seeking a reverse takeover target. The company faces going concern uncertainty but secured shareholder support with a $200k loan agreement post-year-end.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

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.

Pepper Money has ended talks with Challenger Limited over a $2.25 per share acquisition proposal, citing execution concerns, while reporting robust early 2026 growth and confirming a fully franked dividend.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

N1 Holdings Limited has expanded its funding capacity beyond $380 million through a major refinance and the launch of a new mortgage fund, positioning itself for growth in Australia's private credit market.

Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Resimac Group Ltd reported a stable FY25 net profit after tax of $34.6 million and declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.5 cents per share, maintaining its steady financial footing amid modest revenue growth.

Helia Group Limited delivered robust half-year results for 2025, reporting a statutory net profit after tax of $134 million and a significant 28% increase in gross written premiums. The company strengthened its capital position while navigating a shifting mortgage insurance landscape.