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A non-bank SME lender has outlined how brokers can improve their clients’ chances of securing finance, noting that outcomes hinge as much on clarity and preparation as on pricing.

Pepper Money has become the first non-bank lender to be approved as a member of the Australian Finance Industry Association’s Finance Industry Code of Practice.

The finance arm of real estate funds manager Centuria Capital Group has delivered the fastest-growing division result of the group.

ORDE Financial has highlighted four demographic shifts set to reshape Australia’s commercial and residential lending markets, with brokers urged to position early to take advantage.

Bluestone Home Loans has been appointed to Loan Market Group’s commercial lending panel, expanding access for brokers supporting self-employed and commercial clients.

National Australia Bank’s business lending growth tells an “underlying positive story”, its chief economist has said, with the major’s business loan book rising to $336.2 billion.

Investor demand remains hot across Australia’s property market despite expectations of further rate rises.

Corporate veteran and Better Business Summit keynote speaker Maxine Horne has revealed that one overlooked asset can set brokers up for continued success.

Workflow and CRM platform Lend has entered into a strategic alliance with AI-native fintech provider, LoanOptions.ai.

As the fallout from the alleged youX data breach continues, brokers are being warned that the reputational damage of the hack could cast a longer shadow over the industry.

The non-bank lender has taken a controlling stake in the unsecured working capital lender as it aims to grow its higher-yielding SME lending.

The Western Australian state government has announced it will increase the land tax exemption for build-to-rent developments.

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has issued advice following a major cyber incident that may have compromised the data of more than 440,000 borrowers.

Loan book valuator TrailBlazer Finance has increased its trail book valuation multiple by 10 per cent following a review of industry trends and market conditions.

Brokers are being warned that small lapses in their digital presence could be quietly costing them business.