Malavika Santhebennur

VIC records highest loan deferrals

Victoria has remained the state with the highest proportion of loans subject to deferrals among the states and territories, APRA data showed.

BORROWER • Tue, 05 Jan 2021

How these brokers chose their broker models

Two brokers spoke to Elite Broker about how and why they chose their respective broker models, and how it has benefitted their businesses.

BROKER • Tue, 05 Jan 2021

ASIC bans Sydney mortgage broker

The corporate regulator has banned a Sydney-based mortgage broker for allowing her father who was already banned to engage in credit activities.

BROKER • Mon, 04 Jan 2021

The toll of COVID-19 on SME mental health

There has been a lot of coverage about how SMEs are managing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses, but what about the impacts on their mental health? We ...

BORROWER • Mon, 04 Jan 2021

New digital deposit bond released

A deposit bond provider has launched a digital deposit bond to enable property purchasers to have their deposits issued on their digital devices.

AGGREGATOR • Sun, 20 Dec 2020

Home owner, renter financial stress spikes

The early effects of the COVID-19 crisis are becoming clearer, with more home owners and renters experiencing financial stress in the June quarter, according to ABS data

BORROWER • Thu, 17 Dec 2020

Business lending slumps, but brokers hopeful

Commercial and business lending settlements continued to fall in the September quarter amid COVID-19, but many brokers are expecting a pick-up in 2021, according to a ...

BROKER • Wed, 16 Dec 2020

How to target conversations with SMEs post-COVID

The impact of the COVID-19 crisis has varied for different SME sectors, meaning brokers need to conduct targeted conversations with their SME clients to guide them ...

BORROWER • Wed, 16 Dec 2020

Home buying plans jump in November

Home buying intentions have strengthened since the official cash rate was reduced in November, while motor vehicle spending intentions have also improved, according to ...

BORROWER • Tue, 15 Dec 2020