Malavika Santhebennur

Loan deferrals dwindle as scheme expires

Less than 1 per cent of loans that were deferred during the pandemic remained deferred at the end of March, with housing loans accounting for a larger portion of deferred ...

BORROWER • Wed, 28 Apr 2021

Prospa originations up as SMEs recover

The SME lender has said that its total originations have bounced back to pre-COVID levels, and up 20 per cent on the prior quarter.

LENDER • Sun, 25 Apr 2021

Revolut makes APAC senior appointments

The budgeting app provider has appointed the former Xinja treasurer, and an India CEO, to “gear up” for its APAC expansion.

SALES & MARKETING • Sun, 25 Apr 2021

‘Excessive’ loan discharge terms slammed

A Brisbane-based brokerage has called out the major banks for “holding customers to ransom” with excessive terms of notice for discharges.

BROKER • Thu, 22 Apr 2021

How this broker found the right mentor

The KW Lending Solutions director underscored the importance of mentorship for brokers, and highlighted the challenges of choosing the most suitable mentor.

BROKER • Wed, 21 Apr 2021

ANZ broker turnarounds at 12 days: CEO

The major bank CEO has also now confirmed that “time to yes” is different depending on channel, outlining that it takes between 10-12 days in the broker channel but can ...

BROKER • Sun, 18 Apr 2021

Turnaround times spike to 3-year high: AFG

An increase in market lending activity and a competitive lending market have seen lender turnaround times spike to over 27 days in 3QFY21, AFG said.

AGGREGATOR • Sun, 18 Apr 2021

Brokers urged to seize on SME market

The association has urged brokers to upskill to “properly” service the SME market, which it said is growing frustrated with major lenders.

BROKER • Sun, 18 Apr 2021

BOQ records broker loan growth

The non-major has reported an uptick in broker loan settlement flows, and is eyeing further growth in the broker channel.

BROKER • Sun, 18 Apr 2021