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SMEs bullish on growth despite capital constraints
A new report by a non-bank SME lender has found that 30 per cent of Australian businesses complain that capital constraints are hampering their ability to function ...
GROWTH • Thu, 09 Feb 2017
Online mortgage platform to double broker numbers
A digital mortgage platform that currently employs 35 staff is looking to significantly scale up its service team and is on the lookout for ‘Cert IV’ qualified mortgage ...
BROKER • Wed, 08 Feb 2017
Australians in the dark on mortgage rates
A recent survey by a major bank subsidiary has found that an alarmingly high number of borrowers don’t know their home loan rate.
BORROWER • Wed, 08 Feb 2017
Investor rates rise ahead of RBA meeting
An Australian bank heavily reliant on the third-party channel has this week lifted its rates for new residential property investment home loans in an effort to manage ...
GROWTH • Mon, 06 Feb 2017
Banks ‘on notice’ over SME loans
A damning new report commissioned by the Turnbull government has found that loan arrangements between banks and small businesses put borrowers at a “distinct ...
LENDER • Sun, 05 Feb 2017
Consumer confidence remains resilient
A bounce in confidence in current financial and economic conditions drove a boost in consumer confidence last week, with views on economic conditions the strongest they ...
GROWTH • Thu, 02 Feb 2017
Bank makes first entry into broker market
An Australian bank has announced its entry into the broker channel after partnering with an established third-party player late last year.
BROKER • Thu, 02 Feb 2017
Lender explains decision to ‘steer away’ from brokers
Australia’s largest marketplace lender has explained why it will not partner with brokers as its competitors are increasingly turning to the third-party channel.
LENDER • Wed, 01 Feb 2017
Special Report: Is the MFAA in crisis?
The MFAA has lost its way and many brokers now question the association’s relevance in the post licensing era.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 31 Jan 2017