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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

2 in 3 SMEs trying new funding options: ScotPac

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Oct 2021

National research by the SME lender has shown a rising trend in businesses trialling new types of funding, with asset... READ MORE

N1 Holdings’ lending product added to MoneyQuest panel

by Sam Nichols • 8 Oct 2021

The financial services provider’s direct lending product has been added to the lending panel of the mortgage broking... READ MORE

Pepper Commercial joins Aussie lending panel

by Sam Nichols • 6 Oct 2021

The non-bank lender’s commercial products will now be open to brokers under the major aggregation group.

Victorian SMEs to receive $2.3bn COVID support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Oct 2021

A new $2.3 billion funding package has been announced to support Victorian SMEs over the next six weeks, when the state... READ MORE

NSW to ‘go it alone’ on JobSaver extension

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2021

The NSW government will continue funding the JobSaver program extension once the state hits 80 per cent vaccination... READ MORE

Productivity Commission lauds broker role in SME finance

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Sep 2021

A new report has highlighted the importance of brokers in connecting SME borrowers and lenders, while lenders said at... READ MORE

Digital lenders challenging the banks: Prospa

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 Sep 2021

Fintechs have been taking components of the banking system and repackaging them into stronger offerings than previously... READ MORE

SME lending likely to be regulated, suggest lenders

by Sam Nichols • 29 Sep 2021

The chief executive of Pepper Money and a relationships MD at Judo Bank expect the SME lending space to soon be... READ MORE

Lend introduces asset finance quoting tool

by Sam Nichols • 29 Sep 2021

The SME platform has introduced a new asset finance quoting tool that intends to help brokers assess asset finance... READ MORE

ATO to act on SME tax debt, brokers warned

by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Sep 2021

SMEs and their brokers have been urged to be vigilant as the ATO begins acting on powers to disclose SME tax debt to... READ MORE

Qld tourism injected with $70m grants

by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Sep 2021

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Queensland that are facing significant hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis will... READ MORE

CBA streamlines serviceability for self-employed borrowers

by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021

The major bank has “simplified” its serviceability and assessment process for some self-employed borrowers,... READ MORE

Major bank CEOs flag SME ‘pressure’

by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2021

The heads of CBA and ANZ have acknowledged to MPs the growing pressures facing SMEs, but noted that only a small... READ MORE

CAFBA announces board changes

by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2021

The broker association has announced board changes following the resignation of Renee Tocco, as she pursues a new... READ MORE

Asset finance neo-lender launches to broker channel

by Annie Kane • 23 Sep 2021

A new fintech backed by Resimac has launched, aiming to overcome broker pain points when writing asset and equipment... READ MORE

ASX-listed lender joins FAST panel

by Sam Nichols • 23 Sep 2021

A personal lender has become the latest addition to the aggregator’s lender panel.

Prospa acquires brokerage

by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2021

The SME lender has acquired a commercial finance brokerage and welcomed its director to the team as northern regional... READ MORE

Assistant Minister for Women shares tips for women in finance

by Annie Kane • 17 Sep 2021

Senator Amanda Stoker, the Assistant Minister for Women, has shared her top tips for increasing the profile of women in... READ MORE

Business lender receives $87.5m ABSF investment

by Sam Nichols • 17 Sep 2021

GetCapital is set to receive $87.5 million worth of mezzanine funding from the government’s Australian Business... READ MORE

Mortgage deferrals rise 86% in a month: ABA

by Sam Nichols • 16 Sep 2021

Home loan and business deferrals have escalated due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Australian... READ MORE

Major bank expands SME offering

by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2021

SMEs can borrow up to $2 million over 30 years as part of a new offering from a big four bank.

Tasmanian SME COVID support extended

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021

The existing business support package has been increased in Tasmania to $70 million for operators impacted by border... READ MORE

New SME COVID package launched in SA

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Sep 2021

A COVID-19 support package has been announced for South Australian SMEs in the tourism and hospitality sectors amid... READ MORE

New floor-plan finance product released

by Sam Nichols • 14 Sep 2021

An SME lender has launched a new floor-plan financing offering, providing up to $3 million for showroom assets.... READ MORE

Brokers face prolonged vehicle supply issues, say lenders

by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Sep 2021

Finance brokers have been told to watch out for heightened vehicle demand and inflated prices in the 12 months... READ MORE

Recruit now, pay later product launched for brokers

by Sam Nichols • 9 Sep 2021

Workforce finance provider APositive has released a new recruitment payment product, targeted towards brokers.

Majority of SMEs struggling under COVID-19 restrictions

by Sam Nichols • 9 Sep 2021

A broker survey has suggested that COVID regulations are creating a cash-flow crisis for... READ MORE

Victorian SME COVID support extended

by Sam Nichols • 8 Sep 2021

With Victoria’s lockdown to continue until the end of September, additional financial support has been announced for... READ MORE

Asset finance group celebrates record FY21

by Annie Kane • 7 Sep 2021

An ASX-listed asset finance group saw settlements grow 14 per cent to $5.2 billion in the financial year 2021, marking... READ MORE

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