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SMEs ‘leaving money on the table’ at tax time
by Adam Zuchetti • 9 Jun 2017
Too many SMEs are likely paying more tax than they need to because of a lack of understanding around depreciation... READ MORE
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SMEs prioritising growth and expansion, finds major bank
by Reporter • 8 Jun 2017
A new white paper from a big four bank has revealed that a “significant proportion” of small- to medium-sized... READ MORE

Bank scraps lo-doc loans
by staff reporter • 7 Jun 2017
A non-major bank has announced that it will cease accepting lo-doc commercial applications at the end of this month. READ MORE
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Insight: Ren Wong - N1 Holdings
by Tamikah Bretzke • 5 Jun 2017
The Adviser talks to Ren Wong about the decision to list N1 Holdings on the ASX, how the business provides a... READ MORE

Advertising and marketing seen as #1 driver for business growth
by Nick Young • 5 Jun 2017
According to the recent trail book opinion survey conducted by Momentum Intelligence, 60 per cent of brokers considered... READ MORE
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ASIC report finds ‘potential conflict’ with P2P lenders
by Lucy Dean • 2 Jun 2017
The corporate watchdog has revealed that marketplace lenders operating in the SME space are deriving the bulk of their... READ MORE
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Online SME lender surpasses $50m mark
by Reporter • 2 Jun 2017
Fintech business lender Spotcap has announced that it has provided more than 700 lines of credit to Australian small... READ MORE
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Broker shares benefits of breaking into commercial lending
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Jun 2017
Branching into the commercial space has marked a natural evolution of this award-winning regional broker’s business. READ MORE
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Major bank announces construction lending changes
by Francesca Krakue • 1 Jun 2017
One of the big four banks has revealed that it is changing its maximum LVR for construction loans, effective Saturday,... READ MORE
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New green loan product for small businesses

by Reporter • 31 May 2017
A peer-to-peer lender has launched a new green loan to help broker clients, including small businesses, invest in... READ MORE

Bank raises commercial loan rates
by Reporter • 31 May 2017
IMB Bank has announced that it has increased the interest rate on its commercial variable loans by 10 basis points as a... READ MORE

Can a personal loan assist with funds to complete a property purchase?
by Paul Walshe • 29 May 2017
This is a topic that many lenders and brokers understand can be fraught with danger. Handled successfully, these... READ MORE

Top business broker flags shift in funding of commercial loans
by Francesca Krakue • 26 May 2017
An award-winning business loan writer has discussed the significant impact on his business of a shift in banks’... READ MORE

Developers to bypass banks with new $500m fund
by Staff reporter • 26 May 2017
A new real estate debt fund is looking to capitalise on the pull-back in bank lending to residential and commercial... READ MORE

Car finance company to pay $11m in remediation

by Lucy Dean • 25 May 2017
A motor financing company is to pay more than $11 million in refunds and write-offs after failing to meet responsible... READ MORE
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Insight: Peter Langham, Scottish Pacific - May 2017
by Tamikah Bretzke • 22 May 2017
Peter Langham talks to The Adviser about Scottish Pacific’s acquisition of Bibby Financial, his advice to brokers... READ MORE

New equipment finance course coming to Australia
by Reporter • 19 May 2017
Two industry associations are working together to bring a new Certified Lease & Finance Professional credential to... READ MORE

Budget boosts 40,000 small businesses
by Francesca Krakue • 19 May 2017
The Minister for Small Business has highlighted the benefits of the government’s company tax cuts and 2017 budget... READ MORE

Commercial brokerage makes key appointment

by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2017
A financial services group and brokerage has announced it is adding experience to its broker sales team. READ MORE

Just how productive and efficient are you?
by Jeff Zulman • 15 May 2017
A report published by the MFAA late in 2016 reveals some intriguing insights into the mortgage broking industry. READ MORE

Industry players welcome budget SME measures
by Reporter • 12 May 2017
Several players working in the SME space have welcomed the budget’s measures to improve growth and support for small... READ MORE

Jeff Schembri: ‘Commercial broking, an opportunity to be creative’
by Francesca Krakue • 12 May 2017
Seasoned commercial broker Jeff Schembri, who featured in the Commercial Business Writers ranking last year, talks... READ MORE

Budget 2017 – what's in it for SMEs?
by staff reporter • 10 May 2017
The Treasurer has released the federal budget for 2017/18, which includes new measures for SME owners. READ MORE

Lender’s SME loan product swells by 52%
by Reporter • 9 May 2017
A leading specialist lender has revealed that one of its SME loan products has recorded a 52 per cent rise in volumes... READ MORE

APRA loan restrictions will hurt small business
by Reporter • 8 May 2017
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has criticised the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority for its... READ MORE