Australian Broker Podcast

Partner Profile Series | Inside Wave Money: A Partner for Complex Lending

 


Complex is no longer the exception – it’s the norm.


In this episode, we explore how brokers are navigating increasingly nuanced lending scenarios and why more are partnering with Wave Money to get deals done.


In this first episode of the Australian Broker & Wave Money Partner Profile Podcast Series, we explore a key shift shaping today’s lending landscape, the rise of more nuanced and complex borrower scenarios.


From self-employed income and trust structures through to multi-entity investors and evolving borrower profiles, brokers are increasingly navigating deals that require a more flexible, common-sense approach to credit.


Hosted by Wendy Robertson (Head of Marketing), this episode features a conversation with John Flavell (Founder & Managing Director) and Adam Robson (Senior Broker Relationship Manager).


Together, they unpack:
 

  • Why borrower complexity is becoming the norm, not the exception
  • How Wave Money approaches credit differently through context and conversation
  • The role of broker-lender partnerships in delivering better client outcomes
  • Real-life scenarios where flexible thinking made the difference
  • How brokers can navigate servicing challenges and maximise borrowing capacity
  • Why trust lending and structured lending solutions remain a key focus


About Wave Money


Wave Money is an independently owned, broker-exclusive non-bank lender built to deliver flexible, common-sense lending solutions for borrowers whose needs may not be met by traditional lenders. With a strong focus on broker partnerships, Wave Money provides direct access to credit decision-makers, scenario workshopping, and a relationship-led approach to lending.


Connect with Wave Money

https://www.wavemoney.com.au
linkedin.com/company/wavemoneyaustralia/


Connect with the Speakers

John Flavell – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnflavell/
Adam Robson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-robson
Wendy Robertson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-robertson

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