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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
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.
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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... 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
Be a trusted advisor
by Peter Ellis • 8 May 2017
Many brokers are missing a huge untapped market by not focusing on SME’s. The numbers show the scale of the... READ MORE
Big four bank sets sights on SME lending
by Reporter • 5 May 2017
NAB has revealed that it aims to become a “world-leading business bank” and says it is “well placed” for growth... READ MORE
Glen Barnes: Top tips on thriving as a commercial broker
by Francesca Krakue • 5 May 2017
Having featured in the Commercial Business Writers ranking last year, successful commercial broker Glen Barnes speaks... READ MORE
Minister for Small Business commends brokers for financing SMEs
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2017
Michael McCormack MP, the federal Minister for Small Business, has said he is “in awe” of what brokers do and... READ MORE
CBA simplifies SME lending contracts
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2017
Commonwealth Bank has announced that it is making a series of changes to simplify small business lending contracts... READ MORE
Revealed: broker’s enviable path to SME success
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2017
When you consider his extensive career working with SMEs before becoming a broker 12 months ago, it’s little wonder... READ MORE
Aggregator targets self-employed with new portal
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2017
A boutique aggregator has launched an online portal for self-employed borrowers that provides a range of information... READ MORE
Australian businesses to spend $52bn on equipment in 2017
by Francesca Krakue • 27 Apr 2017
Businesses’ asset acquisition intentions, particularly in Western Australia and Queensland, have seen a significant... READ MORE
Association defends commercial brokers amid remuneration probe
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2017
The peak industry body for commercial brokers has outlined the differences between commercial and residential mortgage... READ MORE
Demand for business credit grows
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2017
Fresh research has revealed the level of business loan, trade credit and asset finance applications rose solidly in the... READ MORE
Commercial lending will give brokers ‘edge’, say broker directors
by staff reporter • 19 Apr 2017
Brokers will “need to start focusing on” commercial property to give them “more of an edge”, according to... READ MORE
Director of motor finance company convicted of concealing a company...
by Reporter • 18 Apr 2017
A director of a former motor finance company has been convicted and ordered to pay $3,000 for engaging in conduct that... READ MORE
Banking industry commits to changes for small business lending
by Francesca Krakue • 11 Apr 2017
The Australian Bankers’ Association has welcomed proposed changes to the Code of Banking Practice’s treatment of... READ MORE
Using data and niches to find your goldmine of clients
by Matt Mitchener • 10 Apr 2017
As a business, it's important to understand your territory like the back of your hand and hone in on your target... READ MORE
Agribusiness
by James Mitchell • 10 Apr 2017
Agriculture has always played an important role in the Australian economy. Regional brokers are now proving to be a... READ MORE
What SMEs really want
by James Mitchell • 10 Apr 2017
Recent research has identified the biggest pain points for SME clients, where they require finance and how willing they... READ MORE
The rise of the fintechs
by Kylie Purcell • 10 Apr 2017
Australia’s fintech sector is now the fastest growing the world. Strike while the iron is hot and access new lending... READ MORE
Tips for breaking into debtor finance
by Peter Langham • 10 Apr 2017
Brokers working with SMEs will undoubtedly do some debtor finance, but how can mortgage brokers break into this area?... READ MORE
Sneak peek!
by Reporter • 10 Apr 2017
When Adelaide Bank launched its SmartSuite Commercial product range for investors and business operators, brokers were... READ MORE
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