NAB acquires Challenger mortgage business
The National Australia Bank has moved to acquire Challenger’s mortgage management business for $385 million.
NAB confirmed the transaction to the Australian Securities Exchange today, saying the purchase included the PLAN, Choice and FAST mortgage aggregator businesses and Challenger’s multi-brand ‘white label’ capability.
It said in addition, a select portfolio of approximately $4 billion of residential mortgages would be acquired at a discount to face value for loan loss provisions.
NAB chief executive Cameron Clyne said the acquisition provided additional distribution and capability in Australian mortgages.
Check moneymanagement.com.au regularly for further details.
Recommended for you
The RBA has made its latest interest rate decision at the the final monetary policy meeting of 2025.
State Street is actively seeking to launch ETFs in the Australian government, corporate and high yield bond space next year in order to capitalise on the phase-out of AT1 hybrids.
Greater consistency across the ASIC adviser exam has helped boost the number of first-time candidates this year with many opting to sit before undertaking a Professional Year.
Financial advice practice Eureka Whittaker Macnaught is in the process of acquiring three firms to boost its annual revenue to $25 million.

