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Fintech calls for SME Recovery Loan Scheme extension
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The non-bank lender is calling on government to extend its SME Recovery Loan Scheme given the ongoing...READ MORE
BOQ reshuffles board following ME Bank acquisition
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
Following the completion of its acquisition of ME Bank, BOQ Group has announced changes to its board.
READ MOREBanjo expands NSW BDM team
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The SME lender has welcomed a former CBA analyst to its NSW broker team as a business development manager.
READ MOREHot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19 to 23...
by Reporter • 23 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 23... READ MORE
Domain Home Loans names CEO
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
A former BrickX boss and Deloitte partner has taken the reins at Domain’s mortgage broking arm.
READ MORECBA revamps third-party strategy
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2021
The major bank has said it has improved turnarounds, hired more staff, and updated its tech stack as part of its... READ MORE
Pepper expands commercial BDM team
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2021
The non-bank lender has welcomed two new business development managers to its Victorian team and established... READ MORE
Effi launches loan product search API
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jul 2021
The mortgage broking fintech has unveiled a product search API to allow brokers to access product data on home loans... READ MORE
Unmet demand for SME credit tipped at $120bn
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
Judo Bank’s chief has told a parliamentary committee that the banking sector is in desperate need of a boost in... READ MORE
Heritage Bank urges ramp-up of vaccinations
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
Heritage Bank’s chief has called for the government to accelerate COVID vaccinations and avoid any further economic... READ MORE
Ebury partners with business lender
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2021
The Australian arm of the global FX fintech has partnered with Earlypay to provide SMEs and brokers access to a wider... READ MORE
Finspo nabs Credo
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Jul 2021
A digital mortgage broker run by former big four executives has acquired Melbourne brokerage... READ MORE
Lendi Group, lenders offer paid vaccine leave
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2021
Lendi Group, lenders and other businesses have pledged to offer paid COVID-19 vaccination leave for all permanent... READ MORE
ASIC releases reference checking protocol for mortgage brokers
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The financial services regulator has released its protocol and guidance documents to help credit licensees comply with... READ MORE
CBA reduces accreditation barrier, updates tiers
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The big four bank is now allowing brokers with one year of experience to write loans with the bank, and has updated its... READ MORE
Turnarounds show green shoots of improvement
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The time to initial credit decision appears to be improving, with the latest Broker Pulse survey showing more lenders... READ MORE
Westpac offers SME COVID cash flow support
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2021
The major bank has announced a new measure to support existing SMEs with cash flow if revenue has reduced due to... READ MORE
Broking sector unpacks macro policy impact on property
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2021
Low borrowing costs and assessment rates in the home loan market could pose risks to borrowers when asset prices return... READ MORE
MyBudget scrambles for AFS licence after ASIC probe
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Jul 2021
Budgeting provider MyBudget has applied for an Australian financial services licence, after a recent ASIC... READ MORE
AMP dodges criminal charges in fees-for-no-service investigation
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jul 2021
ASIC has decided to end an investigation into alleged criminal conduct by an AMP financial advice business, relating to... READ MORE
Former broker, Westpac BDM join Resimac
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jul 2021
Non-bank lender Resimac has recruited a former broker and Westpac business development manager.
READ MORELend expands asset finance panel
by reporter • 19 Jul 2021
The commercial finance platform has welcomed four new lenders to its asset finance panel.
READ MOREGovernment releases new compensation legislation for consultation
by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2021
The Morrison government on Friday released exposure draft legislation to establish the compensation scheme of last... READ MORE
APRA urged to consider business loans in banking review
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Jul 2021
The small business ombudsman has argued that APRA needs to better support new entrants to the banking industry, in... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12 to 16...
by Reporter • 16 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 16... READ MORE
Nodifi records rise in vehicle finance
by Reporter • 16 Jul 2021
Fintech platform Nodifi has seen an increase in car loans from the broker channel in the last quarter, but the group... READ MORE
FBAA announces membership fee freeze
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Jul 2021
The association has told its members that it will not be raising membership fees this year, following similar moves in... READ MORE
Victorian and Tasmanian brokers celebrated at BBAs
by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021
The leading brokers in Victoria and Tasmania have been named at The Adviser’s Better Business Business Awards in... READ MORE
NAB targeting ‘consistency’ in turnarounds and decisioning
by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021
The major bank’s new executive for broker distribution says the bank is focused on making turnarounds and decisioning... READ MORE
Choice adds Judo to lending panel
by Sarah Simpkins • 15 Jul 2021
Judo Bank has joined the lender panel of Choice Aggregation Services, with the move reportedly expanding its reach to... READ MORE

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