UBS analysts say Australian corporate lending may prove more resilient than markets expect. Regulatory data show corporate lending remained strong in August, growing faster than housing loans. Among majors, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and ANZ led corporate origination, accounting for 28% and 15% of new loan flow respectively; regional banks’ corporate loan growth outpaced the majors.

2026-10-01

UBS analysts say Australian corporate lending may prove more resilient than markets expect. Regulatory data show corporate lending remained strong in August, growing faster than housing loans. Among majors, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and ANZ led corporate origination, accounting for 28% and 15% of new loan flow respectively; regional banks’ corporate loan growth outpaced the majors.