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1 in 3 SMEs require $46k

by • 12 Nov 2021

Roughly 37 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises are requiring an average of $46,000 to ride Australia’s...READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8-12...

by Reporter • 12 Nov 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 12... READ MORE

Borrower priorities differ to what brokers think they are: Connective...

by • 11 Nov 2021

There is a “disconnect” between what borrowers say they want and what brokers think they want, according to new... READ MORE

NAB nods to brokers in business bank strategy

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Nov 2021

Brokers are playing a growing role in business lending, NAB’s boss has said, as the bank has decided to target the... READ MORE

Suncorp business lending slips

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Nov 2021

Business lending at the non-major bank dipped by $60 million in the September quarter, a 0.5 per cent decline from the... READ MORE

ING drops variable home loan rates

by • 11 Nov 2021

The non-major bank has become the latest lender to reduce its variable rates for investor and owner-occupier... READ MORE

Mentoring ‘critical’ to asset finance brokers: Finstead

by Sarah Simpkins • 10 Nov 2021

A brokerage director has said mentorship is key for brokers moving into asset finance, although it remains... READ MORE

Home-buying spending intentions fall: CBA

by reporter • 10 Nov 2021

While home-buying sentiment remains high, home-buying spending intentions are falling, according to a new report from... READ MORE

Pepper scores NBL partnership renewal

by • 10 Nov 2021

The non-bank lender has celebrated its latest partnership deal with the Illawarra Hawks by releasing new community... READ MORE

Victorians spend $2bn as state reopens

by • 10 Nov 2021

More than $2 billion was spent by Victorians on retail, hospitality and accommodation in the first week... READ MORE

ASIC outlines ramifications of AFCA expulsion

by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2021

With one day left for affected brokers to appeal AFCA pre-expulsion notices, ASIC has confirmed to The Adviser what... READ MORE

Businesses urged to protect themselves against scams

by • 9 Nov 2021

A collection of private, community and government bodies has come together to raise awareness about scams and provide... READ MORE

NSW Premier presses on with stamp duty scrap

by Juliet Helmke • 9 Nov 2021

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted he will continue to chip away at stamp duty, despite the state Treasurer... READ MORE

Deadline for AFCA expulsion appeals looms

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021

Brokers seeking to appeal their AFCA pre-expulsion notices will need to do so by Wednesday afternoon (10 November) or... READ MORE

SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out

by Reporter • 8 Nov 2021

The event – which is to be held in person in 2022 and is open for registrations – will provide a pathway for... READ MORE

CBA raises fixed rates - 2021

by • 8 Nov 2021

Select fixed rate home loans with the major bank have increased, less than 24 hours after Westpac announced similar... READ MORE

ScotPac launches $100m SME fund

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Nov 2021

The business lender has kicked off a $100 million working capital fund, marketed as helping Australian and New Zealand... READ MORE

AFCA pre-expulsion letters cause alarm

by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2021

Brokers have raised concerns after receiving notices from AFCA suggesting they could be expelled due to unpaid fees,... READ MORE

Beyond Bank eyes expanded broker reach with merger

by Sarah Simpkins • 5 Nov 2021

Beyond Bank has outlined a broker growth strategy in regional Victoria and South Australia, which could unfold under... READ MORE

Stamford Capital unveils digital CRE marketplace

by • 5 Nov 2021

The commercial brokerage has launched a free-to-use online platform designed to provide borrowers with an “immediate... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 1-5...

by Reporter • 5 Nov 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 5... READ MORE

Brokers to shape new AFG-Volt mortgage

by Annie Kane • 4 Nov 2021

The development of AFG’s new Sparc mortgage, funded by Volt, will be determined by broker feedback, the chief... READ MORE

7/10 brokers unconvinced buffer changes will cool housing market

by • 4 Nov 2021

The majority of brokers remain doubtful that APRA’s buffer rate change will accomplish its intended effect, according... READ MORE

Plenti flags broker roll-out for legal fees loan

by Sarah Simpkins • 4 Nov 2021

The lender is set to pilot a specialised legal loan product among aggregators in the coming months.

FBAA welcomes new board members following record year

by reporter • 4 Nov 2021

The broker association has welcomed new members, announced new commendations, and revealed it had its best-ever... READ MORE

AFG launches PFM app and new white-label loan

by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2021

One of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators has launched a personal finance app and a white-label home loan... READ MORE

Judo debuts on ASX

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Nov 2021

Judo Bank has commenced trading on the ASX, reportedly becoming the first bank to list in 25 years.

Volt Bank becomes latest CDR data recipient

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021

The neobank has become an accredited data recipient under the Consumer Data Right, the sixth bank to gain approval... READ MORE

N1H extends SME lending capacity again

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021

Business, financial and property services firm N1 Holdings has expanded its SME lending capacity to $90... READ MORE

RBA calls November cash rate

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Nov 2021

The Reserve Bank has confirmed its rate decision for November, as talk of a faster-than-expected rise has fired... READ MORE

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