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SME revenue divide expected to widen: ScotPac

by • 24 Sep 2021

Half of SMEs expect revenue to grow this year but a record proportion is also bracing for revenue decline, according to...READ MORE

Suncorp introduces green cashback bonus

by • 24 Sep 2021

The non-major bank is offering up to $3,000 to mortgage customers with solar systems installed on their... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20-24...

by Reporter • 24 Sep 2021

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

Mortgage brokers writing commercial loans hit high

by Sarah Simpkins • 23 Sep 2021

The number of mortgage brokers branching into commercial loans has surpassed previous records, while the value of... READ MORE

Asset finance neo-lender launches to broker channel

by Annie Kane • 23 Sep 2021

A new fintech backed by Resimac has launched, aiming to overcome broker pain points when writing asset and equipment... READ MORE

ASX-listed lender joins FAST panel

by • 23 Sep 2021

A personal lender has become the latest addition to the aggregator’s lender panel.

34% of Australians know someone who has lost $150k in a scam

by • 23 Sep 2021

The ABA has launched a new campaign highlighting the growing threat of scams, after finding that one in three... READ MORE

Former Westpac head of third party to lead BOQ business bank

by • 22 Sep 2021

The non-major bank has announced the appointment of a former Westpac head of third party as its new group... READ MORE

Climate change threatens property values: RBA

by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Sep 2021

A number of regions could see a material decline in housing prices due to physical risk from climate change, according... READ MORE

22% of investors say they’re unable to refinance

by • 22 Sep 2021

A fifth of investors are unable to refinance at an amount they were previously able to borrow, according to a new... READ MORE

Prospa acquires brokerage

by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021

The SME lender has acquired a commercial finance brokerage and welcomed its director to the team as northern regional... READ MORE

Stamp duty, supply blocking housing affordability: REA

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Sep 2021

Reforming stamp duty, increasing housing supply and further extending home-buyer assistance would help housing... READ MORE

First home buyers flee big cities

by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021

Analysis of broker-originated loans has shown that their first home buyer clients are increasingly looking outside of... READ MORE

SocietyOne expands broker channel support

by • 21 Sep 2021

The peer-to-peer lender has welcomed three new additions to its NSW team and established a new Queensland... READ MORE

Bank offers cash to green loan borrowers

by • 21 Sep 2021

The mutual lender has announced that its Green Home Loan offerings will now include a $2,000 cashback deal.

Prioritise lending standards over turnarounds: ANZ CEO

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Sep 2021

The big four boss has declared that banks should now be conducting more strenuous checks on loan applications, even if... READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road announces rebrand

by Annie Kane • 20 Sep 2021

The major brokerage has rebranded to Yellow Brick Road Home Loans as it pivots to position itself as a non-bank lender... READ MORE

Bridging loan demand booms as house prices skyrocket

by Annie Kane • 20 Sep 2021

Broker-founded lender TechLend has received $100 million in bridging loan applications in two months, fuelled by... READ MORE

ING drops variable rates by up to 60 bps

by • 20 Sep 2021

The non-major bank has dropped the variable rates for its home loans by up to 0.60 per cent.

Assistant Minister for Women shares tips for women in finance

by Annie Kane • 17 Sep 2021

Senator Amanda Stoker, the Assistant Minister for Women, has shared her top tips for increasing the profile of women in... READ MORE

Business lender receives $87.5m ABSF investment

by • 17 Sep 2021

GetCapital is set to receive $87.5 million worth of mezzanine funding from the government’s Australian Business... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13-17...

by Reporter • 17 Sep 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Major bank apologises for ‘unacceptable’ CCI conduct

by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2021

A big four bank has apologised to customers affected by “unacceptable” conduct in former CCI sales, which are now... READ MORE

Non-bank turnarounds starting to slow

by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2021

While time to initial credit decision has held firm at an average of eight days, non-bank turnarounds have slowed,... READ MORE

Mortgage deferrals rise 86% in a month: ABA

by • 16 Sep 2021

Home loan and business deferrals have escalated due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Australian... READ MORE

3 in 10 small businesses ponder quitting: Judo

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2021

New research has revealed that many small businesses are thinking of quitting altogether due to the impact of... READ MORE

Ex-finance broker sentenced on loan fraud

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2021

A former broker has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and giving false information.

Major bank expands SME offering

by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2021

SMEs can borrow up to $2 million over 30 years as part of a new offering from a big four bank.

Dwelling price rise strongest on record: ABS

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021

Both residential property prices and the total value of residential dwellings recorded the largest quarterly rise on... READ MORE

Tasmanian SME COVID support extended

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021

The existing business support package has been increased in Tasmania to $70 million for operators impacted by border... READ MORE

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