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Discover the latest news and insights from Lextech’s team of mortgage, legal and technology experts.

Exception management in mortgage processing: where settlement risk concentrates

The lending industry has spent the better part of a decade making the standard loan faster.

Designing faster, smarter borrower experiences [Whitepaper]

Lextech CEO Jason Popkowski spoke at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference on designing faster, smarter borrower…

Lextech Head of Product Jack Purcell Finalist in Law Awards

Lextech Head of Product, Jack Purcell, was recently named a finalist in the 2026 Lawyers Weekly 30…

Natasha Paige Appointed Head of Legal at Lextech

Leading Australian banking and finance law firm Lextech has announced the promotion of Natasha Paige to Head…

Purcell Partners Rebrands to Lextech as Technology Drives Growth

Purcell Partners, one of Australia’s most awarded national law firms serving the banking and financial…

The Rise of Reverse Mortgages in Australia

Reverse mortgages are increasingly becoming part of Australia’s retirement finance mix. Once seen as niche or last-resort…

Lextech takes out Dual Awards at the 2025 Australian Business Awards

Leading law firm and technology provider Lextech has won two major awards at the 2025 Australian Business…

APRA to limit high debt-to-income home loans 

New Lending Limit Announced The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has introduced a new macroprudential measure…

Lextech announces Gold Partnership of the 2026 World Credit Union Conference

Lextech has been named as a gold sponsor of the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC), which…

The Role of SMSF Loans in Australia’s Investment Landscape

As Australia’s superannuation system continues to mature, more Australians are seeking direct control over how their retirement…

Lextech Wins 2025 Australasian Legal Service Provider Awards

Lextech has been recognised with two major awards at the 2025 Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer Service…

Lextech Platform Delivers Bank-Grade Security and Controls for Australia’s Financial Sector

As Australia’s financial institutions face rising risks associated with legacy systems and the heightened exposure posed by…

Lextech named finalist for Best Industry Service at Australian Mortgage Awards

Specialised legal services and mortgage technology provider, Lextech, has been named an Excellence Awardee and finalist in…

Insights from COBA 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Owned Banking in Australia

Over three days, Australia’s largest customer-owned banking conference was held in Brisbane from 10–12 August 2025, bringing…

Lextech named Australia’s Best Banking Team at Australian Law Awards

Lextech has been named Banking & Finance Team of the Year at the 25th annual Australian Law…

Lextech platform receives global security accreditation ISO 27001

Lextech, a specialist in mortgage origination, loan processing technology and legal services has announced ISO 27001 re-certification…

Lextech’s Digital Mortgage Platform Honoured at VIC iAwards 2025

Lextech has been named among a select group of Austrlaia’s most innovative companies at the 2025 Victorian…

Lextech recognised as Industry Leader in 2025 Australian Broking Awards

Lextech | Purcell Partners has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Australian Broking Awards, securing…

GMCU Partners with Lextech to Strengthen Community Banking

Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) has partnered with legal services and mortgage origination technology provider Lextech to…

Mortgage Brokers Reveal Technology Drivers

Recently we attended the inaugural Broker Innovation Summit (BIS2025). With Mortgage Brokers now facilitating over 75%…

2025 Australian Law Awards recognises Lextech Banking and Finance Excellence

Purcell Partners | Lextech is proud to announce that its Banking and Finance team has been named…

Emailing ID Documents? Why it’s Time to Rethink Your Approach to Cyber Security

New research from the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) shows 40% of Australians are making an…

Lextech Named Finalist in the 2025 iAwards for Technology Platform Innovation

Lextech has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 iAwards, presented by the Australian Information Industry…

RBA Reduces Cash Rate to 3.85%

Cash Rate: Reduced by 25 basis points to 3.85% Reasoning: Moderating inflation, stable global conditions Forward Guidance: Neutral…

AI State of Mind

What is AI? Whilst “Artificial Intelligence” (‘AI’) does not have a globally uniform definition, it can…

E-Conveyancing in Australia

‍What is E-Conveyancing? Electronic conveyancing (e-conveyancing) is the process of using an electronic platform to conduct…

AML/CTF Changes: KYO – Know your Obligations!

On the 11 September 2024, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (“AML/CTF”) Amendment Bill was introduced into…

VOI: A Changing Landscape

In a digital age, set against the rising property market in Australia and the staggering increase in…