Australian Broker Podcast

Wave Money: Extending Complex Made Simple into SMSF & Commercial Lending

 

 

In this latest episode in the Australian Broker Partner Profile series, Wendy Robertson, Head of Marketing sits down with John Flavell, Founder and Managing Director, Wave Money, to discuss the next phase of growth for the business and why brokers are increasingly looking for lending partners that can simplify more nuanced borrower scenarios.

 

The conversation begins with a recap of the Wave Money philosophy and broker partnership model before exploring two major areas of expansion: Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending and Small Ticket Commercial lending.

 

John shares why growing borrower complexity is creating new opportunities for brokers and how Wave Money is applying its "Complex Made Simple" approach to help brokers confidently support more client scenarios.

 

In this episode John and Wendy discuss:

 

  • Why Wave Money was built to support borrowers whose needs aren't always met by traditional lending models
  • Why "complex" is increasingly becoming common
  • The growing SMSF opportunity and why brokers shouldn't ignore it
  • Why many lenders have stepped back from SMSF lending
  • How Wave Money is simplifying SMSF structures and servicing approaches
  • Why Small Ticket Commercial represents a major opportunity already sitting within broker databases
  • How brokers can help self-employed clients purchase their own business premises
  • Why relationships, direct access and nuance continue to matter in lending

 

Guest:

John Flavell – Founder & Managing Director, Wave Money

 

Host:

Wendy Robertson – Head of Marketing, Wave Money

 

Showlinks:

Wave Money Website

Wave Money LinkedIn Page

John Flavell LinkedIn

Wendy Robertson LinkedIn

 

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