Malavika Santhebennur is a content specialist at Momentum Media, focusing on mortgages and finance writing. Before joining Momentum Media in 2019, Malavika held roles with Money Management and Benchmark Media, where she was writing about financial services.
Westpac offers SME COVID cash flow support
The major bank has announced a new measure to support existing SMEs with cash flow if revenue has reduced due to lockdown.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Broking sector unpacks macro policy impact on property
Low borrowing costs and assessment rates in the home loan market could pose risks to borrowers when asset prices return to fair pricing, according to a commercial broker
LENDER • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
FBAA announces membership fee freeze
The association has told its members that it will not be raising membership fees this year, following similar moves in 2020.
BROKER • Thu, 15 Jul 2021
Plenti upsizes automotive facility to $450m
The fintech lender has increased the capacity of its automotive loan warehouse facility by $100 million amid loan demand and originations growth.
LENDER • Tue, 13 Jul 2021
NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals
The NSW and federal governments have launched expanded support for businesses and workers affected by extended lockdowns.
BORROWER • Tue, 13 Jul 2021
CHL Elevate reports 224% spike in loan volumes
Connective Elevate home loan application volumes have increased by more than 220 per cent since replacing another retail offer on its lender panel last year.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 12 Jul 2021
OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans
The SME lender has seen a 175 per cent rise in the number of broker-originated loans in the first half of 2021, compared with 2020.
BROKER • Sun, 11 Jul 2021
Debt management ACL regime begins
ASIC has warned debt management firms, who are now require to hold an ACL, that it is closely monitoring compliance with new laws and will take action when necessary.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 06 Jul 2021
RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its government bond-buying program.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 06 Jul 2021