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Oak Capital confirms AFG panel inclusion
by • 16 Nov 2021
The non-banker lender has unveiled that it’s AFG’s latest commercial lending panel partner. 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

Major bank to cease ‘one-off’ asset finance deals
by Annie Kane • 15 Nov 2021
From 1 December, the big four bank will only accept asset finance deals from existing customers and those with a bank... READ MORE

FBAA calls on brokers to heed COVID-19 directions
by Annie Kane • 15 Nov 2021
The broker association is encouraging brokers to familiarise themselves with COVID-19 regulations and government... 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
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Funding confirms 2 new leadership appointments
by • 15 Nov 2021
The mortgage marketplace and lender has announced new additions to its senior management, including BOQ’s former head... READ MORE

AFCA extends pre-expulsion appeal deadline
by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2021
Brokers will have an extra week to appeal their pre-expulsion notice or resolve their accounts before formal action is... READ MORE

Brokers face $1.3m rise in ASIC levies
by Sarah Simpkins • 12 Nov 2021
ASIC has estimated it will recover $8.1 million in costs through industry levies from the credit intermediary sector,... 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

Plenti launches electric vehicle products
by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2021
Electric vehicle loans have been launched to Plenti’s broker partners ahead of an anticipated rush of consumer... 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

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8-12...
by Reporter • 12 Nov 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 12... 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

Suncorp business lending slips
by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Nov 2021
Business lending at the non-major bank dipped by $60 million in the September quarter, a 0.5 per cent decline from the... READ MORE

ING drops variable home loan rates
by • 11 Nov 2021
The non-major bank has become the latest lender to reduce its variable rates for investor and owner-occupier loans. 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

Home-buying spending intentions fall: CBA
by reporter • 10 Nov 2021
While home-buying sentiment remains high, home-buying spending intentions are falling, according to a new report from... READ MORE
Pepper scores NBL partnership renewal

Pepper scores NBL partnership renewal
by • 10 Nov 2021
The non-bank lender has celebrated its latest partnership deal with the Illawarra Hawks by releasing new community... 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

ASIC outlines ramifications of AFCA expulsion
by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2021
With one day left for affected brokers to appeal AFCA pre-expulsion notices, ASIC has confirmed to The Adviser what... READ MORE

Businesses urged to protect themselves against scams
by • 9 Nov 2021
A collection of private, community and government bodies has come together to raise awareness about scams and provide... READ MORE

NSW Premier presses on with stamp duty scrap
by Juliet Helmke • 9 Nov 2021
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted he will continue to chip away at stamp duty, despite the state Treasurer... READ MORE

Deadline for AFCA expulsion appeals looms
by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021
Brokers seeking to appeal their AFCA pre-expulsion notices will need to do so by Wednesday afternoon (10 November) or... READ MORE
SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out

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