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Equipment finance loans up 341% over 2 years: NAB

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Dec 2021

NAB small business customers have been rushing to secure equipment finance loans as farmers around Australia have been...READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Louisa Sanghera, Zippy Financial

by Sam Nichols • 14 Dec 2021

We speak to Ms Sanghera about her transition to mortgage broking, the value of a local community, and the multi-pronged... READ MORE

Fewer Australians intending to purchase property: CBA Research

by Sam Nichols • 8 Dec 2021

Despite the country’s overall intention to spend increasing last month, new data suggests home-buying plans dropped... READ MORE

Broking industry poll launches ahead of federal election

by reporter • 2 Dec 2021

An industry poll has been launched to understand the key issues impacting the mortgage and finance broking industry... READ MORE

RedZed confirms BBL partnership

by Sam Nichols • 1 Dec 2021

The SME lender has been named as the next principal partner of the KFC Big Bash League’s Hobart Hurricanes.

Brokers write two-thirds of Australian mortgages

by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2021

Mortgage brokers wrote a record 67 per cent of all new residential home loans in the September quarter, according to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Thuy Hook, EZ Finance

by Sam Nichols • 30 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Hook entered broking, the value of maintaining customer service, and how she responded when a former... READ MORE

Bendigo Bank to launch home loans to brokers

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Nov 2021

The bank has flagged that it will open up its home loans to the broker channel within the next two years, under a... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jennifer Richardson, 123 Financial Group

by Sam Nichols • 23 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Richardson decided to enter the industry, how she manages to do everything at once, and the... READ MORE

91% of broker clients would recommend their broker

by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2021

Broker clients overwhelmingly believe brokers act in their best interests and would recommend them to friends and... READ MORE

Low confidence hinders diversification into SME finance

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Nov 2021

Residential mortgage brokers have the will and desire to diversify into SME lending but lack the time and confidence to... READ MORE

Half of small businesses reporting decreased stock, reduced cash flow

by Sam Nichols • 17 Nov 2021

Over 50 per cent of small businesses lack the stock to capitalise on Australia’s reopening, while 44 per cent are... READ MORE

33% of brokers lack technology expertise: Connective research

by Sam Nichols • 12 Nov 2021

A recent survey has concluded that one-third of brokers lack the confidence to utilise technology in their... READ MORE

Borrower priorities differ to what brokers think they are: Connective...

by Sam Nichols • 11 Nov 2021

There is a “disconnect” between what borrowers say they want and what brokers think they want, according to new... READ MORE

Exclusive interview: Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021

In October, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg sat down for an exclusive interview with Momentum Media director Alex... READ MORE

SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out

by Reporter • 8 Nov 2021

The event – which is to be held in person in 2022 and is open for registrations – will provide a pathway for... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Alycia Inglis, Stoneturn

by Sam Nichols • 2 Nov 2021

We find out the reasons why Ms Inglis established her online platform, her background with broking, and what else needs... READ MORE

Lender BDM ratings reach new record high: Broker Pulse

by Annie Kane • 20 Oct 2021

Brokers have rated the support offered by lender business development managers at its highest level yet, according to... READ MORE

Zip Business growth squeezed by lockdowns

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Oct 2021

The business lending division of buy now, pay later provider Zip Co saw a dip in transaction volumes during the... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Xia Xia Yu, Smartline

by Sam Nichols • 19 Oct 2021

We find out why Ms Yu embraced the broking industry, how she managed to build an award-winning franchise, and how... READ MORE

MoneyQuest’s $1bn broker sells franchise

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2021

The owner of MoneyQuest Wollongong has sold his franchise and will begin a mentoring role with the brokerage in... READ MORE

Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance

by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021

Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE

MoneyQuest launches broking graduate program

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021

The national mortgage brokerage has unveiled a broking graduate program designed for tertiary graduates who wish to... READ MORE

2 in 5 SMEs to use savings to invest: Westpac

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021

Many SMEs said the COVID-19 crisis has allowed them to grow their savings, which they will channel into business... READ MORE

‘Days of the monolined broker are over’, SME lenders warn

by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2021

“Brokers of tomorrow” will need to provide a full-service offering – including commercial loan writing – to... READ MORE

Former broker launches broker coaching program

by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2021

Former Time Home Loans director Ruan Burger has launched a new coaching business for brokers, Success &... READ MORE

Better Business Awards NSW/ACT winners revealed!

by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2021

The leading members of the broking industry in NSW and the ACT have been unveiled at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Judo Bank commits to SME Recovery Loan Scheme

by Annie Kane • 28 Sep 2021

The SME bank will be participating in the revamped SME Recovery Loan Scheme, which will launch on Friday (1... READ MORE

Proportion of female brokers drops to new low

by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021

The number and proportion of female brokers have dropped to a record low, according to the MFAA.

Momentum launches new cyber-security podcast

by reporter • 14 Sep 2021

Momentum Media has launched the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, providing market updates, intelligence and insights on... READ MORE

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