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Same-day commission payments offered to Effi brokers

by Annie Kane • 22 Nov 2021

Advanced payments of upfront commissions are being offered to brokers through a new partnership between Effi and... READ MORE

84% of SMEs think bank loans are hard to secure

by • 19 Nov 2021

Only 16 per cent of SMEs think it’s easy to secure a loan through a bank, according to the inaugural RedZed... 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 • 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

SMEs increasingly turning to trusted advisers

by • 16 Nov 2021

While nine in 10 SMEs now have a trusted adviser only 3.3 per cent stated a broker was their main business adviser,... READ MORE

SMEs unfairly penalised by large finance hurdles, warns Apricity

by Annie Kane • 15 Nov 2021

Small businesses are at risk of losing out on lucrative infrastructure jobs due to huge finance hurdles being set by... READ MORE

33% of brokers lack technology expertise: Connective research

by • 12 Nov 2021

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

1 in 3 SMEs require $46k

by • 12 Nov 2021

Roughly 37 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises are requiring an average of $46,000 to ride Australia’s... READ MORE

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

by • 11 Nov 2021

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

NAB nods to brokers in business bank strategy

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Nov 2021

Brokers are playing a growing role in business lending, NAB’s boss has said, as the bank has decided to target the... READ MORE

Mentoring ‘critical’ to asset finance brokers: Finstead

by Sarah Simpkins • 10 Nov 2021

A brokerage director has said mentorship is key for brokers moving into asset finance, although it remains... READ MORE

Victorians spend $2bn as state reopens

by • 10 Nov 2021

More than $2 billion was spent by Victorians on retail, hospitality and accommodation in the first week post-lockdown. 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

Asset finance: Another string to your bow

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2021

There are untold opportunities in asset finance for mortgage brokers seeking to diversify their service offerings to... READ MORE

Keeping the cash flowing

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2021

As lockdown restrictions ease and businesses reopen and ramp up activity, maintaining healthy cash flow is going to be... 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

ScotPac launches $100m SME fund

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Nov 2021

The business lender has kicked off a $100 million working capital fund, marketed as helping Australian and New Zealand... READ MORE

Stamford Capital unveils digital CRE marketplace

by • 5 Nov 2021

The commercial brokerage has launched a free-to-use online platform designed to provide borrowers with an “immediate... READ MORE

N1H extends SME lending capacity again

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021

Business, financial and property services firm N1 Holdings has expanded its SME lending capacity to $90 million. READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Alycia Inglis, Stoneturn

by Annie Kane • 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

Prospa lending surges despite lockdowns

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Oct 2021

The ASX-listed lender recorded $128.5 million in originations during the September quarter, falling from the previous... READ MORE

Lend welcomes 4 new lenders to panel

by reporter • 27 Oct 2021

Four non-bank lenders have joined the panel of SME platform Lend. READ MORE

GetCapital relaunches under new name

by Annie Kane • 26 Oct 2021

The SME lender has relaunched under a new name as part of a rebranding initiative that aims to better reflect its... READ MORE

‘Perfect storm’ of trouble ahead for SMEs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Oct 2021

An SME lending company has warned that many retail and supplier businesses will be unable to meet pent-up demand... READ MORE