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Australian SMEs grapple with rising defaults amid cost pressures
The rising cost of borrowing and reduced consumer demand are hitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hard. Payment defaults among…
Navigating this year’s economic challenges
Australia faces economic headwinds from internal and external factors, with growth expected to slow down as challenges weigh on consumer…
Non-bank lending preferred by nearly half of Australian SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia are increasingly turning to alternative financing options as they seek a faster and…
The 2021 Lending Market for SMEs: An Overview
2021 brought a unique set of circumstances to the lending market for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite changing…
How the Housing Boom Creates Opportunity for SMEs
The surge in home prices is a boon to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Coupled with low interest rates, it offers…
Small Businesses Are Still Finding It Tough to Get Funding
Despite record low interest rates and government incentives to encourage lending, many small businesses are struggling to access credit. In…