YBR Franchise News
Commercial Edge: Commercial Fee Savings Continue
Have a commercial property deal in the pipeline? YBR Lending Solutions’ Commercial Edge Promotion continues to offer valuable upfront cost savings on eligible Commercial and Commercial SMSF loans, helping investors and business owners reduce costs when purchasing...
Is a project that’s under pressure always a bad deal?
Construction insolvencies have reached another record high. The latest ASIC figures show over 3,500 construction companies entered external administration in 2024-25, accounting for roughly one in four cases across all Australian industries. That probably won’t...
Lumi product enhacements
Lumi made changes to their risk-based pricing framework and standard loan terms,which has been effective since 1 October 2026. Lumi remains firmly committed to giving SMEs access to the working capital they need to manage cash flow, invest and grow. At the same...
Macquarie updates home loans rate
Macquarie Bank is increasing their variable home loan reference rates effective from 15 October 2026. The updated rates will be reflected on their website, aggregator software and Quickli on the effective date. You can view their media release here. For more...
Waived & Reduced Fees on Eligible Loans at YBR Lending Solutions
For a limited time, YBR Lending Solutions' Commercial Edge Promotion offers waived and reduced fees across eligible Commercial and Commercial SMSF loans, helping investors and business owners reduce upfront costs when purchasing or refinancing commercial property....
Introducing Resi credit policy
Resi is always looking for ways to make life easier for brokers - including how they present their product and policy information. Resi knows some brokers like to pick up the phone and talk through a scenario. Others would rather dive into the detail and find the...
ASIC’s private credit crackdown can be good news
ASIC, the financial services regulator, has put Australia’s private credit sector on notice. In June, it called on private credit funds to ensure their valuations were current and accurate, while urging the sector to lift standards around governance, disclosure,...
Exciting product updates from Banjo Loans
Banjo Business Loan Express and Asset Finance Express are now available up to $750k. Larger opportunities can now qualify for Banjo’s streamlined bank statement assessment process. A few things worth knowing: Up to $750k for Express Business Loans and Express Asset...
AMP policy updates
AMP has recently announced some policy changes. Since 27 August 2026: 1. SMSF Refinance - Existing Independent Legal Advice (ILA) AMP Bank will now support the use of existing Independent Legal Advice (ILA) for eligible like-for-like SMSF refinance...
Simpler self-employed lending
Financials not quite ready but your client receives a steady wage from their business? When assessing self-employed applicants, lenders may generally require business financials to verify income. Some lenders may offer alternative documentation options, subject to...










