AFG expands white label business in partnership with Pepper Money
Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG) has expanded its product line, with the introduction of commercial products including SMSF as part of its long-standing partnership with Pepper Money The expansion gives AFG brokers access to a wider range of lending solutions under the AFG Home & Commercial Loans Options (AFGHL Options) brand, enabling them to have […]
Cash rate update for June 2026
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 4.35%. Today’s decision reflects the RBA’s cautious approach as it continues to assess inflation, economic growth and the impact of previous interest rate changes. While inflation remains above the RBA’s target range, higher interest rates continue to weigh on […]
AFG builds momentum in Broker Investments strategy with sixth transaction
AFG’s Strategic Investment in Capita Finance Group Strengthens Broker Network and Accelerates Growth Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) has expanded its Broker Investments program with a minority investment in Perth-based brokerage Capita Finance Group (Capita), as part of its strategy to back high-performing broker-led businesses and build long-term enterprise value across its national network. […]
Cash rate update for May 2026
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25%, with the official cash rate now sitting at 4.35%. Today’s decision reinforces the RBA’s ongoing priority to bring inflation back within its 2–3% target range. The decision was supported by data released last week which showed inflation has […]
AFG brokers lodge $29.5 billion in home loans in Q3 FY26 – the strongest March quarter on record
Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG) has released its AFG Index for the third quarter of FY26, with AFG brokers lodging 40,784 mortgages valued at $29.54 billion. The result represents AFG’s strongest March quarter on record, an increase of 22.67% on the same period last year, underlining resilient borrower demand and the continued preference for mortgage […]
Cash rate update for March 2026
As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today’s meeting, taking the official cash rate to 4.10%. The decision reflects the RBA’s ongoing focus on returning inflation to its 2-3% target range, with the latest data showing inflation pressures remain elevated. Recent economic indicators highlight: The […]
Cash rate update for February 2026
As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today’s meeting. The current cash rate now sits at 3.85%. This month’s decision reflects the RBA’s commitment to restoring price stability, with the latest data indicating: The cash rate increase aims to ease ongoing price pressures and anchor […]
Nationwide surge sets new lodgement record
Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG) today released its AFG Index for Q2 2026, revealing a powerful surge in mortgage activity across the country, delivering a new quarterly record and smashing the previous best Quarter 2 result by 25%. Total lodgements reached $31.6 billion, the highest quarterly result ever recorded by AFG and a 3% increase […]
AFG expands Broker Investments program
AFG Broker Investments program continues its momentum by taking a minority equity position in Melbourne-based TS Finance Broking Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG) today announced the acquisition of a 35% equity stake in TS Finance Broking Pty Ltd – a Melbourne-based boutique mortgage broking business specialising in residential and commercial finance. The latest investment underscores […]
Cash rate update for December 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today’s meeting. The RBA’s decision this month reflects its ongoing cautious approach as it works to balance inflation control with supporting employment. The latest data shows: By keeping the cash rate on hold, the RBA has left room […]