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Prospa squares up against banks, expands SME loan
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has flagged a new “all-in-one” business account to launch next year alongside two loan...READ MORE
Business credit demand bounces back in NSW
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Oct 2021
Data from the initial days of NSW reopening after lockdown has shown a spike in demand across all categories of... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18-22...
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 22... READ MORE
Government moves to make electronic signatures permanent
by Annie Kane • 22 Oct 2021
The federal Treasurer has introduced to Parliament a bill to make permanent the reforms allowing companies to use... READ MORE
Semper hits high in agri transactions
by Reporter • 21 Oct 2021
The business lender has reported a record quarter of agricultural transactions, as drought conditions wind to an end... READ MORE
Vocus founder to join NAB board
by • 21 Oct 2021
The major bank has confirmed that the founder of Australia’s fourth-largest telecommunications company will soon join... READ MORE
Non-major bank launches digital signatures
by Annie Kane • 21 Oct 2021
From today, customers of the non-major bank will be able to digitally review and sign home loan contracts and mortgage... READ MORE
Settlement times sliding amid housing supply issues
by Juliet Helmke • 21 Oct 2021
Home buyers might face trouble taking ownership of their new homes before the holiday period, with data from a major... READ MORE
Lender BDM ratings reach new record high: Broker Pulse
by Annie Kane • 20 Oct 2021
Brokers have rated the support offered by lender business development managers at its highest level yet, according to... READ MORE
Comparison site launches in-house broking services
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Oct 2021
A comparison website has planned to build its own mortgage book by hiring brokers internally.
READ MOREZip Business growth squeezed by lockdowns
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Oct 2021
The business lending division of buy now, pay later provider Zip Co saw a dip in transaction volumes during the... READ MORE
Deposit Power reports 64% growth in 1 year
by • 20 Oct 2021
The deposit bond provider has confirmed a year-on-year growth of almost two-thirds, attributing the increase to broker... READ MORE
Victoria releases outdoor economy package
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Oct 2021
A $54.5 million package has been launched in the state to support businesses setting up for street trading.
READ MORENewcastle Permanent ups loan processing capacity
by • 19 Oct 2021
The mutual bank has upgraded its ApplyOnline package to help deliver a processing “fast lane” for brokers.
READ MOREMoneyMe to launch personal lending broker portal
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has declared that it will roll out a new portal for brokers, promising personal loan approvals in... READ MORE
Brokerages to integrate as one brand
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
Mortgage Choice and Smartline will operate under one brand, effective in 2022, according to the REA Group.
READ MORECOG makes acquisition moves
by Sarah Simpkins • 18 Oct 2021
COG Financial Services has grabbed larger stakes in Westlawn and Platform Finance, with plans to take full ownership... READ MORE
SocietyOne doubles funding, launches secured loan to public
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The personal lender has announced a $200 million warehouse facility, while flagging its intentions to proceed with an... READ MORE
Latitude Financial appoints new CFO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Oct 2021
The listed lender has installed a new CFO, effective in 2022 following the current CFO’s decision to retire.
READ MORENew platform brings together ‘trusted advisers’
by • 18 Oct 2021
A new platform has been launched that helps clients link all their trusted advisers, including brokers, accountants,... READ MORE
Non-bank founder-CEO resigns
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
The chief executive of a non-bank personal lender has resigned from the company he founded following nearly eight... READ MORE
Unvaccinated Victorian brokers may risk fines if they work outside of...
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Starting today (15 October), unvaccinated brokers across Victoria could be hit with fines of over $21,000 – or... READ MORE
MoneyQuest’s $1bn broker sells franchise
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2021
The owner of MoneyQuest Wollongong has sold his franchise and will begin a mentoring role with the brokerage in... READ MORE
Non-majors drop rates, extend cashback offers
by • 15 Oct 2021
Two non-major banks have confirmed they’re decreasing interest rates as well as extending their refinancing... READ MORE
Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15...
by Reporter • 15 Oct 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE
Turnarounds improve despite record loan volumes: AFG
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Oct 2021
The number of days from submission to formal approval dropped during the first three months of FY22 despite broker... READ MORE
BOQ reports strong broker uptick
by Annie Kane • 14 Oct 2021
The non-major banking group saw broker channel growth of $1.1 billion in the financial year 2021, driven by “new and... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual flags new bank’s broker launch
by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Oct 2021
The group’s newly launched digital bank, Hiver, is looking to roll out loan products to the broker channel in the... READ MORE
Broker-focused SME Recovery Loan product launches
by • 14 Oct 2021
Brokers, planners and property managers will be able to access a suite of loan products tailored for their professions... READ MORE

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