10/06/2026
Banks once dominated commercial lending. Today, the landscape looks very different.
Following the GFC and tighter global banking regulations, banks became more selective with where and how they deployed capital. In Australia, APRA reforms and rising compliance requirements added further pressure to the sector.
As traditional lenders pulled back, non-bank lenders, private credit funds and specialist financiers stepped in to fill the gap.
For borrowers, this often meant faster decisions and more flexible funding structures. For investors, it created access to opportunities and returns that were previously dominated by the major banks.
Get in touch to learn how private credit fits within today’s lending landscape and broader investment market.
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