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Prioritise customer outcomes when diversifying, says CAFBA
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Feb 2022
Brokers seeking to diversify should work to secure education, mentor advice and accreditations for the sake of...READ MORE
Loan Market names WA state director
by • 15 Feb 2022
The aggregator has revealed the Commonwealth Bank third-party banking state head will soon lead its Western Australian... READ MORE
NSW mortgage volumes hit record levels
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2022
A competitive refinance market and heightened sales saw the state record its strongest year, final quarter and December... READ MORE
Tasmania reveals how state-backed loans tracked
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2022
The Tasmanian government has tracked activity from the No Interest Loan Scheme Tasmania (NILS), after the state... READ MORE
Ex-broker pleads guilty to false statement
by • 14 Feb 2022
A former NSW mortgage broker faces up to 12 months imprisonment after conceding they filed a false statement to ASIC in... READ MORE
ALI Group balloons national BDM presence
by • 14 Feb 2022
The mortgage protection provider has expanded its business development team across the country, with seven new... READ MORE
ANZ streamlines SME refinancing process
by • 11 Feb 2022
The changes aim to accelerate the refinancing process to a point that, ANZ claims, could see approvals within... READ MORE
Tasmania extends COVID-19 business assistance
by • 10 Feb 2022
The state has confirmed a second round for its business support program, with applications opening later this... READ MORE
Brokerage launches digital SMSF lending platform
by • 10 Feb 2022
Blue Crane Capital has said the online offering comes after a recent surge of popularity within the sector.
READ MORENon-bank named Melbourne Rebels’ major partner
by • 10 Feb 2022
The deal will see Ebury feature on the Melbourne Rebels rugby jerseys during the Super Rugby Pacific competition for... READ MORE
Tasmania launches support for customers of failed builders
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Feb 2022
The Tasmanian state government has kicked off a financial assistance package for around 50 property buyers left in... READ MORE
PCF welcomes new state director for SA/NT
by • 8 Feb 2022
Erin Manhood, a former Prospa regional manager, has joined the Loan Market Group aggregators in a newly created role... READ MORE
Why education is key in broker-accountant partnership
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Feb 2022
An accounting and adviser practice has outlined how its accountants and brokers educate each other in their respective... READ MORE
Rising broker numbers boost REA settlements, revenue
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Feb 2022
The recruitment of more brokers to Mortgage Choice and a surging housing market have contributed to a jump in revenue... READ MORE
Judo Bank co-founder appointed to Octet board
by • 7 Feb 2022
The appointment comes as the tech provider prepares for its “next phase of growth”.
READ MOREFormer Lendi state manager joins Coronis
by • 4 Feb 2022
The property business’ chief executive has said this latest addition will help grow its mortgage and finance... READ MORE
6 questions to ask your social media marketing agency
by Sarah Barnett • 3 Feb 2022
Not all marketing agencies are created equal. Sarah Barnett provides six questions you can ask the agency before you... READ MORE
OnDeck management secures majority ownership
by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Feb 2022
The local leadership team at OnDeck Australia has bought a controlling stake in the company from its US owner.
READ MOREWhy broker-client communication is key
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Feb 2022
A business coach has advised brokers to review their communication processes with their clients, with a particular... READ MORE
Wisr confirms new executive additions
by • 2 Feb 2022
The two new appointments to the non-bank’s leadership team include the NDIA’s former deputy chief executive as its... READ MORE
Moneytech secures over $400m in funding facilities
by • 2 Feb 2022
The non-bank believes this funding injection will further its drive into the SME lending space.
READ MORERBA reveals 1st rate decision for 2022
by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Feb 2022
The first cash rate decision for 2022 has been confirmed, with the Reserve Bank making the call amid rising inflation... READ MORE
NSW unveils $1bn COVID-19 SME support package
by • 1 Feb 2022
The state government will allocate more than $1 billion to assistance packages to help navigate the omicron... READ MORE
Prospa to relaunch 8-week repayment pause
by • 1 Feb 2022
As SMEs continue to seek flexibility amid the pandemic, the lender has relaunched its repayment pause function.
READ MOREWisr loan origination growth up 62% for quarter
by • 31 Jan 2022
The lender originated $136 million in the December quarter, marking the 22nd consecutive quarter of new loan... READ MORE
Tasmania flags support for home buyers amid builder's collapse
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jan 2022
The state government has pledged to develop a support package for customers left stranded, after a construction company... READ MORE
Beware of the ‘phoenix’
by Andrew Way • 27 Jan 2022
The year ahead: tax challenges, new ‘safe harbour’ laws and the role of DOCA for recovering SMEs.
READ MOREBetter Business Awards 2022 nominations now open
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Jan 2022
Nominations and submissions have officially opened for The Adviser’s Better Business Awards 2022.
READ MORELender co-CEO predicts asset finance growth for 2022
by • 27 Jan 2022
Grow Finance’s co-chief executive has speculated that business confidence and capital asset investments will rise as... READ MORE
N1 quarterly figures driven by SME lending
by • 27 Jan 2022
The financial services provider has said 79 per cent of its total cash receipts over the December quarter were via SME... READ MORE

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