business finance

Half of small businesses reporting decreased stock, reduced cash flow

by • 17 Nov 2021

Over 50 per cent of small businesses lack the stock to capitalise on Australia’s reopening, while 44 per cent are... 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

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

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

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

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

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... READ MORE

Asset finance: Another string to your bow

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2021

There are untold opportunities in asset finance for mortgage brokers seeking to diversify their service offerings to... READ MORE

Keeping the cash flowing

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2021

As lockdown restrictions ease and businesses reopen and ramp up activity, maintaining healthy cash flow is going to be... READ MORE

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

ScotPac launches $100m SME fund

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Nov 2021

The business lender has kicked off a $100 million working capital fund, marketed as helping Australian and New Zealand... READ MORE

Stamford Capital unveils digital CRE marketplace

by • 5 Nov 2021

The commercial brokerage has launched a free-to-use online platform designed to provide borrowers with an “immediate... READ MORE

N1H extends SME lending capacity again

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021

Business, financial and property services firm N1 Holdings has expanded its SME lending capacity to $90... READ MORE

Prospa lending surges despite lockdowns

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Oct 2021

The ASX-listed lender recorded $128.5 million in originations during the September quarter, falling from the previous... READ MORE

Lend welcomes 4 new lenders to panel

by reporter • 27 Oct 2021

Four non-bank lenders have joined the panel of SME platform Lend.

GetCapital relaunches under new name

by Annie Kane • 26 Oct 2021

The SME lender has relaunched under a new name as part of a rebranding initiative that aims to better reflect its... READ MORE

‘Perfect storm’ of trouble ahead for SMEs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Oct 2021

An SME lending company has warned that many retail and supplier businesses will be unable to meet pent-up demand... READ MORE

Business credit demand bounces back in NSW

by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Oct 2021

Data from the initial days of NSW reopening after lockdown has shown a spike in demand across all categories of... READ MORE

Semper hits high in agri transactions

by Reporter • 21 Oct 2021

The business lender has reported a record quarter of agricultural transactions, as drought conditions wind to an end... READ MORE

Zip Business growth squeezed by lockdowns

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Oct 2021

The business lending division of buy now, pay later provider Zip Co saw a dip in transaction volumes during the... READ MORE

Victoria releases outdoor economy package

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Oct 2021

A $54.5 million package has been launched in the state to support businesses setting up for street trading.

COG makes acquisition moves

by Sarah Simpkins • 18 Oct 2021

COG Financial Services has grabbed larger stakes in Westlawn and Platform Finance, with plans to take full ownership... READ MORE

Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance

by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021

Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE

2 in 5 SMEs to use savings to invest: Westpac

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021

Many SMEs said the COVID-19 crisis has allowed them to grow their savings, which they will channel into business... READ MORE

2 in 3 SMEs trying new funding options: ScotPac

by Sarah Simpkins • 11 Oct 2021

National research by the SME lender has shown a rising trend in businesses trialling new types of funding, with asset... READ MORE

N1 Holdings’ lending product added to MoneyQuest panel

by • 8 Oct 2021

The financial services provider’s direct lending product has been added to the lending panel of the mortgage broking... READ MORE

Pepper Commercial joins Aussie lending panel

by • 6 Oct 2021

The non-bank lender’s commercial products will now be open to brokers under the major aggregation group.

Victorian SMEs to receive $2.3bn COVID support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Oct 2021

A new $2.3 billion funding package has been announced to support Victorian SMEs over the next six weeks, when the state... READ MORE

Low confidence hinders diversification into SME finance