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Flood relief assistance extended to Somerset Region

by • 25 Jan 2022

Queensland and federal government-funded grants of up to $50,000 are now available for impacted primary producers based...READ MORE

Simplicity Loans & Advisory reaches $2bn milestone

by • 25 Jan 2022

The brokerage’s co-managing directors believe this settlement figure has been driven by its team, technology and... READ MORE

Zip Business reports annual growth boom

by • 24 Jan 2022

The business lender’s November revenue and transaction volumes surged upwards but COVID-19 dampened its December... READ MORE

Finsure sale clears regulatory approval

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Jan 2022

APRA has given the green light to BNK offloading its mortgage aggregator, Finsure, for around $151.6 million.

Sherlok secures access to open banking data

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Jan 2022

The mortgage technology provider has tapped into open banking data, which will power its single-click refinancing tool... READ MORE

Grow Finance concludes $35m capital raise

by • 20 Jan 2022

The lender’s co-chief executive believes this will sustain growth as it aims to secure 1 per cent of the addressable... READ MORE

Pepper names mortgages head

by Reporter • 19 Jan 2022

The non-bank lender has appointed a new head to lead its residential sales team for mortgages.

Tasmania rolls out granny flat grants

by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jan 2022

The state’s government has thrown support behind the construction of granny flats, presenting the program as a way to... READ MORE

Asset finance accreditation the next ‘battleground’: CAFBA

by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Jan 2022

CAFBA has underscored the importance of education for brokers diversifying into asset finance, as the... READ MORE

Brokers drive origination growth for Prospa

by • 18 Jan 2022

The non-bank’s latest quarterly figures mark a year-on-year growth of 85 per cent, with the bulk of this surge being... READ MORE

Victoria extends commercial rent relief

by • 18 Jan 2022

The Victorian government has extended its Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS) until 15 March 2022, following suit... READ MORE

Broker feedback wanted on ‘complex’ financial services legislation

by Sarah Simpkins • 17 Jan 2022

The Australian Law Reform Commission has sought opinions from brokers on how to simplify a tangled web of laws... READ MORE

Compliance, cash flow top SME stresses: ScotPac

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jan 2022

Concerns around navigating government grants, cash flow, and “skyrocketing” staffing issues are front and centre... READ MORE

SA government rolls out COVID stimulus package

by • 17 Jan 2022

The state has started distributing cash grants to businesses affected by density restrictions, including up to $22,000... READ MORE

SA unveils housing construction stimulus

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jan 2022

The South Australian government has launched its Housing Construction Stimulus Package, with an aim to keep boosting... READ MORE

Asset finance lucrative but misconceptions remain: LoanQ

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jan 2022

More brokers could diversify their offerings in the near future but they remain apprehensive about revenue potential,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10-14...

by Reporter • 14 Jan 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 14... READ MORE

How brokers can help SMEs restock this summer

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jan 2022

An SME lender has outlined how brokers could assist businesses emerging from lockdowns to access finance or replenish... READ MORE

MoneyMe confirms new funding facility

by • 13 Jan 2022

The new warehouse facility is expected to help the non-bank lender in growing its car loans platform, Autopay.

Money3 secures funding rise

by Reporter • 13 Jan 2022

The ASX-listed lender has gained a 20 per cent increase to a warehouse debt facility, along with a reduction in the... READ MORE

Rise in Perth house prices tipped for 2022

by Noemi Pamintuan-jara • 12 Jan 2022

Perth’s property prices are expected to rise and creep closer to the capital city average in 2022, after being... READ MORE

NAB, Westpac roll out flood relief packages

by Sarah Simpkins • 12 Jan 2022

The big four banks have declared a number of measures for customers affected by floods in Queensland, including relief... READ MORE

Units drive rebound in construction approvals

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Jan 2022

The total number of dwellings approved for building rose by 3.6 per cent in November, following a 13.6 per cent fall in... READ MORE

MyState expands broker distribution team

by • 11 Jan 2022

The Tasmania-based lender has made additions across Queensland, NSW, the ACT and Northern Territory.

MFAA opens Excellence Awards submissions

by • 11 Jan 2022

Applications for all state and national categories for this year’s awards are now being accepted by the industry... READ MORE

Humm considers pure business lending pivot

by Sarah Simpkins • 10 Jan 2022

The group is considering shedding its consumer arm and only offering business loans, as it continues to target growth... READ MORE

Pandemic shakes up house price trends

by Juliet Helmke • 10 Jan 2022

Since March 2020, the onset of the pandemic has caused and accelerated a number of trends across the property market,... READ MORE

Data protection predictions for 2022

by Shiva Pillay and Anthony Spiteri • 10 Jan 2022

Two senior staff from a data protection and software firm have outlined their predictions for the cybersecurity... READ MORE

4/10 businesses suffering under labour shortage: NAB

by • 7 Jan 2022

The major bank’s chief executive has called for open borders to prevent Australia’s economic recovery from... READ MORE

Ex-broker named Nodifi BDM

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Jan 2022

The fintech has recruited a new business development manager for Western Australia, to support all broker and dealer... READ MORE

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