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Platform Finance partners with SME lender
by • 31 Aug 2021
Asset finance aggregator Platform Finance has made a strategic referral partnership with Moneytech Finance, allowing...READ MORE
SME lender joins Lend partner panel

SME lender joins Lend partner panel
by • 27 Aug 2021
Business and payments provider Zip Business has been added to the partner panel of the SME platform.... READ MORE
SMEs need early super, says senator

SMEs need early super, says senator
by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Aug 2021
A senator has argued for reopening the superannuation vault for early withdrawals, to help small businesses suffering... READ MORE
SME Recovery Loan Scheme expanded again

Government opens up criteria for SME Recovery Loan Scheme
by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2021
The eligibility for the SME Recovery Loan Scheme has been expanded again to help assist SMEs dealing with the impacts... READ MORE

Prospa sees record Q4 after being ‘tested’ by COVID
by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Aug 2021
Brokers contributed to an 8 per cent rise in Prospa originations in the financial year 2021, and a record fourth... READ MORE

Asset finance loans up 20% YOY: CBA
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Aug 2021
The major bank has reported that new business lending in asset finance grew in the financial year 2021 by the largest... READ MORE
Targeted COVID support released for NT SMEs

Targeted COVID support released for NT SMEs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Aug 2021
A new package worth over $12 million has been announced for tourism and hospitality businesses in the NT impacted by... READ MORE
Melbourne SME COVID support extended

Melbourne SME COVID support extended
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Aug 2021

As Melbourne faces another two weeks in lockdown, a new round of support has been announced for SMEs.

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Territories launch new and extended COVID relief

Territories launch new and extended COVID relief
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Aug 2021
The Northern Territory has released funding for SMEs impacted by lockdowns, while the ACT has extended its program in... READ MORE
Elders partners with asset finance platform

Elders partners with asset finance platform
by Annie Kane • 18 Aug 2021
The agribusiness specialist has partnered with fintech platform Nodifi to enable more brokers to offer asset finance... READ MORE
SME lender unveils rebrand

SME lender unveils rebrand
by Annie Kane • 16 Aug 2021
Business lender and payments provider Zip Business has rebranded as it unifies its branding across international... READ MORE
COVID SME grants extended to multiple states

COVID SME grants extended to multiple states
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Aug 2021
SMEs across Melbourne, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT impacted by COVID-19 will receive support, while targeted... READ MORE
Westpac cuts business fixed rate

Westpac cuts business fixed rate
by Annie Kane • 12 Aug 2021
The major bank has reduced rates on its two- and three-year fixed rate business loans to help SMEs “get back on their... READ MORE
$40m COVID support released for SA SMEs

$40m COVID support released for SA SMEs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Aug 2021
The SA and federal governments have released a new business support grant for SMEs impacted by the state’s ongoing... READ MORE
Commercial loan settlements record upswing: FAST

Commercial loan settlements record upswing: FAST
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Aug 2021
Commercial, business and asset finance lending surged in the June quarter, amid renewed business confidence, new... READ MORE
New grants and support for Victorian SMEs

New grants and support for Victorian SMEs
by Annie Kane • 6 Aug 2021
Victorian SMEs impacted by the state’s sixth lockdown will be supported by a new $400 million package jointly funded... READ MORE
Connective launches trail book marketplace

Connective launches trail book marketplace
by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021
The aggregation group has announced a new arrangement with a specialist trail book firm to facilitate the purchase and... READ MORE
SME lender welcomes COO

SME lender welcomes COO
by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021
Invoice and equipment finance lender Earlypay has appointed a new chief operating officer and executive director of its... READ MORE
SME fintech closes $25m raise to fund expansion

SME fintech closes $25m raise to fund expansion
by Annie Kane • 30 Jul 2021
An SME lender has raised $25 million in equity to fund the ‘rapid expansion’ of its Australian and European... READ MORE
FBAA calls for finance broker register

FBAA calls for finance broker register
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Jul 2021
The FBAA has been urging ASIC to create a register for brokers who do not fall under the NCCP, given a lack of... READ MORE
Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic

Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic
by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jul 2021
The state and federal governments have offered support packages to businesses across NSW and Victoria, as Sydney has... READ MORE
Sydney mayor launches business support, calls for JobKeeper

Sydney mayor launches business support, calls for JobKeeper
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
Sydney’s mayor has urged the federal government to resurrect JobKeeper, as the city has launched a new relief package... READ MORE

Lockdowns threaten business loan demand: Equifax
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Jul 2021
Construction and retail trade have fuelled business loan growth in the June quarter but the recovery of these... READ MORE
Fintech calls for SME Recovery Loan Scheme extension

Fintech calls for SME Recovery Loan Scheme extension
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The non-bank lender is calling on government to extend its SME Recovery Loan Scheme given the ongoing... READ MORE
Frances Rikard-Bell

Banjo expands NSW BDM team
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021

The SME lender has welcomed a former CBA analyst to its NSW broker team as a business development manager.

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Unmet demand for SME credit tipped at $120bn

Unmet demand for SME credit tipped at $120bn
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
Judo Bank’s chief has told a parliamentary committee that the banking sector is in desperate need of a boost in... READ MORE
APRA urged to consider business loans in banking review

APRA urged to consider business loans in banking review
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Jul 2021
The small business ombudsman has argued that APRA needs to better support new entrants to the banking industry, in... READ MORE
NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals

NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jul 2021
The NSW and federal governments have launched expanded support for businesses and workers affected by extended... READ MORE
Banjo launches bridging finance offering

Banjo launches bridging finance offering
by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2021
The SME lender has launched a new bridging finance product to help businesses grow “uninterrupted” by... READ MORE
OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans

OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Jul 2021
The SME lender has seen a 175 per cent rise in the number of broker-originated loans in the first half of 2021,... READ MORE
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