IMB Bank has announced that it has increased the interest rate on its commercial variable loans by 10 basis points as a result of “increased costs of funding”.

An award-winning business loan writer has discussed the significant impact on his business of a shift in banks’ lending appetites since the end of 2015.

A new real estate debt fund is looking to capitalise on the pull-back in bank lending to residential and commercial development projects.

A motor financing company is to pay more than $11 million in refunds and write-offs after failing to meet responsible lending obligations.

Two industry associations are working together to bring a new Certified Lease & Finance Professional credential to Australia, in a bid to ‘professionalise’ asset and equ...

The Minister for Small Business has highlighted the benefits of the government’s company tax cuts and 2017 budget measures, particularly for the 40,000 businesses on the Sunsh...

A financial services group and brokerage has announced it is adding experience to its broker sales team.

Several players working in the SME space have welcomed the budget’s measures to improve growth and support for small and medium enterprises, but argue that more could have b...

Seasoned commercial broker Jeff Schembri, who featured in the Commercial Business Writers ranking last year, talks about why he enjoys his work and shares insightful and practic...

The Treasurer has released the federal budget for 2017/18, which includes new measures for SME owners.

A leading specialist lender has revealed that one of its SME loan products has recorded a 52 per cent rise in volumes in the last year, as an increasing number of self-employed ...

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has criticised the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority for its crackdown on interest-only loans, saying it will hurt small b...

Many brokers are missing a huge untapped market by not focusing on SME’s. The numbers show the scale of the opportunity.

NAB has revealed that it aims to become a “world-leading business bank” and says it is “well placed” for growth in the SME lending market.