business lending
Prospa posts 1H23 profit despite increased investment
by Fabian Cotter • 27 Feb 2023
Business lender Prospa has confirmed its 35.1 per cent hike in first-half loan originations, plus future...READ MORE
N1H extends SME lending capacity to $115m
by Fabian Cotter • 27 Jan 2023
Growth in alternative lending has driven N1 Holdings Limited (N1H) to boost its lending capital, the company has... READ MORE
TFF records mixed results on increased SME lending
by Fabian Cotter • 14 Dec 2022
A post-pandemic RBA analysis on Term Funding Facility (TFF) helping business lending has not highlighted clear economic... READ MORE
Timelio acquires Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s invoice finance...
by Annie Kane • 8 Feb 2022
A Melbourne-based fintech has announced an agreement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to acquire its invoice finance... READ MORE
Compliance, cash flow top SME stresses: ScotPac
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jan 2022
Concerns around navigating government grants, cash flow, and “skyrocketing” staffing issues are front and centre... READ MORE
Asset finance lucrative but misconceptions remain: LoanQ
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jan 2022
More brokers could diversify their offerings in the near future but they remain apprehensive about revenue potential,... READ MORE
How brokers can help SMEs restock this summer
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jan 2022
An SME lender has outlined how brokers could assist businesses emerging from lockdowns to access finance or replenish... READ MORE
Humm considers pure business lending pivot
by Sarah Simpkins • 10 Jan 2022
The group is considering shedding its consumer arm and only offering business loans, as it continues to target growth... READ MORE
Semper reaps record November settlements
by • 9 Dec 2021
The non-bank lender has documented a year-on-year increase in settlements of over 200 per cent, attributing the growth... READ MORE
RedZed confirms BBL partnership
by • 1 Dec 2021
The SME lender has been named as the next principal partner of the KFC Big Bash League’s Hobart Hurricanes.
READ MOREScotPac names next regional GM
by • 30 Nov 2021
The general manager for Victoria and Tasmania has been confirmed by the non-bank, with a former GE Capital executive... READ MORE
Low confidence hinders diversification into SME finance
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Nov 2021
Residential mortgage brokers have the will and desire to diversify into SME lending but lack the time and confidence to... READ MORE
SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out
by Malavika Santhebennur • 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
‘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
Broker-focused SME Recovery Loan product launches
by • 14 Oct 2021
Brokers, planners and property managers will be able to access a suite of loan products tailored for their professions... READ MORE
CBA begins rollout of SME lending product
by • 12 Oct 2021
The major bank has begun the national release of its digital invoice finance solution allowing small businesses access... READ MORE
Effi partners with SME loan comparison site
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Oct 2021
The mortgage broking platform has teamed up with a business loan comparison site to allow the site’s business... READ MORE
BOQ begins offering SME Recovery Loan Scheme
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2021
The non-major bank will partake in the expanded scheme to support those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
READ MOREProductivity Commission lauds broker role in SME finance
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Sep 2021
A new report has highlighted the importance of brokers in connecting SME borrowers and lenders, while lenders said at... READ MORE
Digital lenders challenging the banks: Prospa
by Sarah Simpkins • 30 Sep 2021
Fintechs have been taking components of the banking system and repackaging them into stronger offerings than previously... READ MORE
Business lender receives $87.5m ABSF investment
by • 17 Sep 2021
GetCapital is set to receive $87.5 million worth of mezzanine funding from the government’s Australian Business... READ MORE
3 in 10 small businesses ponder quitting: Judo
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2021
New research has revealed that many small businesses are thinking of quitting altogether due to the impact of... READ MORE
Prospa prices 1st ABS
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Sep 2021
The SME lender has priced its first public ABS of $200 million, which was supported by small-business loans.
READ MORERedZed reaches $5bn in originations
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Aug 2021
Specialist lender RedZed Lending Solutions has reached a milestone for the company, originating $5 billion in... 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
NAB tweaks small-business lending offering
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Aug 2021
The major bank has updated some of its small-business lending features, including allowing business owners to digitally... READ MORE
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
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
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