Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

34% of farmers eyeing raised business investment

by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Jun 2021

Roughly one-third of Australian farmers expect to increase their business investment over the year ahead, according to... READ MORE

Moula names brand, communications head

by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Jun 2021

Moula has hired an advertising veteran to lead its branding and communications. READ MORE

Lendi lays out post-merger strategy

by Sarah Simpkins • 15 Jun 2021

Having wrapped its first month post-merger with Aussie, Lendi’s chief has given some insight into the company’s... READ MORE

Non-major lender updates broker website

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2021

A regional lender has updated its broker website with new features and simpler navigation in a bid to improve the... READ MORE

TrailBlazer joins SME Recovery Loan Scheme panel

by Annie Kane • 15 Jun 2021

The non-bank lender has become the 19th member of the government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme. READ MORE

OnDeck launches ‘lightning’ SME loans

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jun 2021

Fintech lender OnDeck Australia has rolled out a new finance offering for SMEs, promising up to $100,000 in as little... READ MORE

Finance industry CEOs to take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout

by Annie Kane • 14 Jun 2021

Several CEOs and directors in the mortgage and finance industry will be spending a night without shelter to help... READ MORE

Business credit defaults up by 9%

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jun 2021

CreditorWatch has suggested that Australia’s economic recovery has lost some momentum, as it has tracked a 9 per cent... READ MORE

Top 10 EOFY tips

by Davie Mach • 14 Jun 2021

Specialist SME accountant Davie Mach from Box Advisory Services outlines insider EOFY accounting tips to brokers. READ MORE

Non-majors and non-banks continue to dominate: Broker Pulse

by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2021

A greater proportion of brokers are sending their clients to non-majors and non-banks, with fewer using the big four,... READ MORE

Demand for excavators up 191% YOY: CBA

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jun 2021

The major bank’s data has revealed a jump in asset finance growth across multiple sectors, including construction and... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice shareholders vote in favour of REA takeover

by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2021

The shareholders of the major brokerage have voted in favour of REA’s proposed acquisition of the company. READ MORE

Vic government adds $8.4m to support for businesses

by Sarah Simpkins • 10 Jun 2021

The Victorian government has committed to injecting a further $8.4 million in grants for greater Melbourne businesses... READ MORE

Broker consultancy workshop launches

by reporter • 10 Jun 2021

The business plan to help brokers re-engineer their businesses to be more efficient and profitable will be unveiled at... READ MORE

New repricing and refi tool launches for brokers

by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2021

A former broker has launched an AI-based tech platform that automates the repricing and refinancing process for... READ MORE

AFG partners with youth homelessness charity

by Malavika Santhebennur • 9 Jun 2021

The aggregator has announced a sponsorship agreement to become the principal partner of a charitable organisation that... READ MORE

Loan Market welcomes new business success manager

by reporter • 9 Jun 2021

The aggregation group has announced that it has appointed former Mortgage Choice franchise business manager Ali Hill... READ MORE

Aaron Milburn to leave finance industry

by Annie Kane • 8 Jun 2021

Pepper Money’s general manager for mortgages and commercial lending is to leave the finance industry and take a... READ MORE

Former mortgage brokerage convicted, fined

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Jun 2021

Former Melbourne brokerage Advanced Choice Finance has been convicted and fined for knowingly making a false statement... READ MORE

Loan Market hires internal outsource team

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jun 2021

The major brokerage has launched a team of 90 support staff based in the Philippines to assist its brokers with their... READ MORE

SME platform welcomes new lender to panel

by reporter • 8 Jun 2021

Commercial finance fintech Lend has welcomed an SME lender to its growing panel. READ MORE

BNK Bank appoints non-executive director