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Rising super requirements ‘leading pain point’ for SMEs: ScotPac

by Charlotte Humphrys • 17 May 2024

Future increases in the minimum super requirements have become the top regulatory challenge for SMEs, the non-bank...READ MORE

Mortgagors to ‘bear the burden’ from federal budget: REIQ

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 May 2024

The institute’s COO has expressed concerns over the short-term incentives in the federal budget.

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 13–17 May

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 May 2024

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

Brokerage research highlights financial pressures among mortgagors

by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 May 2024

Data from the major brokerage has revealed the extent of the cost-of-living crunch on mortgage holders.

Platform Finance WA undergoes rebrand

by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 May 2024

To integrate the aggregator’s referral and aggregation services, Platform Finance WA has been rebranded to COG... READ MORE

Metro appoints CIO

by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 May 2024

The former chief information officer of Qudos Bank has been appointed as the new CIO of the SME lender.

Associations welcome budget 2024/25

by Annie Kane • 15 May 2024

The heads of the MFAA and FBAA have welcomed the measures announced in the federal budget 2024/25.

Flint partners with ACM for new agri brokerage

by Charlotte Humphrys • 15 May 2024

The new brokerage has partnered with the agri division of the ACM media network to launch a specialist agribusiness... READ MORE

SFG partners with Deposit Assure

by Charlotte Humphrys • 15 May 2024

The aggregator has welcomed the deposit bond provider to its lending panel.

The pros and cons of building your own lead gen infrastructure

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 May 2024

Jason Back has outlined how brokers could decide between building their own lead generation infrastructure or... READ MORE

What’s in the budget 2024/25?

by Annie Kane • 14 May 2024

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP has handed down the Australian Labor Party’s budget for 2024/25, which includes a... READ MORE

Calls mount for SME support in budget 2024/25

by Annie Kane • 14 May 2024

Ahead of the release of the federal budget 2024/25, calls are mounting for more support to be given to small... READ MORE

Thinktank launches broker partnerships initiative

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 May 2024

The non-bank lender has launched a new venture to offer customised assistance to brokers.

Broker calls out postcode discrimination from lenders

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 May 2024

A broker has urged lenders to change their policies in regard to assessing a potential borrower’s creditworthiness... READ MORE

What should brokers do following Firstmac hack?

by Annie Kane • 13 May 2024

Following on from the alleged release of Firstmac customer data on the dark web, the non-bank has outlined what steps... READ MORE

Prospa originations down in 3Q24

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 May 2024

The SME lender’s total originations fell during the quarter as it maintains a tight risk appetite.

Kanebridge Finance appoints head of asset finance

by Charlotte Humphrys • 13 May 2024

A former senior business banker from a major bank has joined the Sydney-based brokerage to head its asset finance... READ MORE

Judo Bank appoints 2, provides strategy update

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 May 2024

The SME bank has appointed two into new roles as it looks to continue its investment in technology.

AFG supports crisis centre kitchen

by Charlotte Humphrys • 10 May 2024

The aggregator supported 292 people in need at a local homeless centre in Perth last week.

Hot property: The biggest property headlines from week 6–10 May

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 May 2024

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

AMP appoints first national manager for business finance

by Annie Kane • 9 May 2024

The non-major bank has hired its first national manager to look after its business finance loan for brokers and... READ MORE

Broker contributions shouldn’t be forgotten: MFAA/FBAA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 May 2024

The MFAA and FBAA have responded to the possibility of more major banks shifting focus away from the broker... READ MORE

LMG reduces lodgement times by 3 days

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 May 2024

The aggregation group has brought down lodgement times through new in-house technology.

How video widgets can grow website traffic conversions

by Malavika Santhebennur • 9 May 2024

Building a video funnel in the pre-qualification could enhance engagement from potential leads and drive brokerage... READ MORE

ING announces change to senior leadership

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 May 2024

New national sales managers for retail broker and SME lending channels have been appointed at the non-major... READ MORE

Connective announces 2 key appointments

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 May 2024

The aggregator has welcomed its inaugural national manager for its asset finance arm and a new strategic partnerships... READ MORE

How brokers can spot a quality lead on social media

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 May 2024

Determining the barriers to entry for a potential lead sourced from social media platforms is a fine balancing act for... READ MORE

‘Our industry should represent the community it serves’: MFAA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 May 2024

The association has highlighted the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion during its latest event.

Rate hike considered but not yet appropriate: RBA board

by Annie Kane • 7 May 2024

The monetary policy board has made its decision for the official cash rate for the month of May.

Westpac broker flows reach over 60% in 1H24

by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 May 2024

The major bank has reported that broker-originated loans continued to grow in 1H24.

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