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We had such an enjoyable time at the YBR Annual Commercial Conference. It was an engaging and action-packed event, and we appreciated the opportunity to get to know the YBR network better.
Aquamore collaborated with SMSF specialist, Chris Levy, from Aquila Super to provide brokers with a comprehensive overview of the nuances of SMSF structures and finance. Read more in MPA
Some great insights from Aquamore’s VIC Relationship Manager, Emily Jack, at Women Supporting Women’s Loud, Confident & Strong event in Melbourne!
It was great to get insights on topics ranging from the NCCP to Superannuation reform throughout the years at the FBAA Launceston Forum.
We enjoyed co-hosting a Coffee Cluster in Sydney’s Hills District, where we discussed diversification across multiple lender tiers in collaboration with Azora, OnDeck, and ANZ.
The demand for private credit continues to increase, as private credit funds have a wider appetite, more flexibility and an ability to write transactions. Read more in Australian Broker
Aquamore is delighted to join the Yellow Brick Road approved lender panel! Read more in MPA.
We hope the Year of the Snake bring you wisdom, resilience, and strategic growth. Wishing you all a prosperous and fulfilling 2025!
Find out more from Matthew Porch, Aquamore, about commercial finance trends and opportunities in MPA.
There’s no doubt that Aquamore knows how to put on a great show! What a tremendous way to close the year in Sydney!
It was great to take a moment with the Victorian team, broker and industry partners to celebrate 2024.
We’re so proud of VIC Relationship Manager, Brett Winzer, for being a finalist in the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards. It was a tough competition and an honour to be recognised as one of the top commercial finance specialists.
Oaks Day never disappoints! We loved celebrating this iconic event at Flemington with our broker and industry partners.
And that’s a wrap! The outsource Financial ‘Festival of SME’ roadshow concluded in Perth. We’ve enjoyed being involved in all events and discussing with brokers how to utilise private lending to support SME growth.
Get insights from Matthew Porch, Aquamore about the factors driving commercial borrowers to alternative finance. Read more in MPA.
We congratulate Jerry Glenis on his tremendous effort and margin knowledge to take out first prize, securing a $5K windfall in the Aquamore AFL Footy Tipping competition. Coming a close 2nd place, Will Sargeant takes home $2K, with Shane Robinson securing the 3rd place prize of $1K.
The Real Estate & Finance Forum (Northern Edition) in Melbourne was a full house with 150 real estate and finance specialists, sharing a variety of market insights.
There were some interesting insights at Astute Financial Services NSW Commercial & Equipment Finance lender and product day, where the topic focussed on market changes, product niches and exciting updates.
The AMAs never disappoint! We had a tremendous evening celebrating industry success.
We recently enjoyed an evening of relaxed drinks and canapes and networking with broker and industry partners at a beautiful waterfront setting on the Brisbane River.
It was great to be at the brokers bible lunch in Sydney, hosted by the very talented Katherine Persoglia.
What a game! The Panthers vs the Storms didn’t disappoint. It was fantastic watching the teams battle it out with our crew and valued referral partners at Accor Stadium.
It was our pleasure to join Lydians brokers from across NSW for a catch-up on all things Aquamore and what we are seeing in the market.
The FBAA Industry Commercial Masterclass was action-packed and full of great insights on how to spot commercial opportunities.
The commercial lending landscape is experiencing a significant transformation driven by volatile and evolving economic conditions. As businesses adapt to fluctuating market dynamics, the shift towards non-bank and private lending sectors is becoming increasingly prominent. Get further insights from Matthew Porch, Aquamore, in Australian Broker. Read More
We’re delighted to be appointed to the Purple Circle panel of approved lenders! Our addition will support the Group in providing bespoke short-term commercial finance facilities to businesses suited to larger-ticket alternative funding solutions. Read more in MPA.
We’re delighted to announce that Sunny Chowdhary of Capital Finance & Mortgages is our 2024 Broker of the Year! Sunny continues to use Aquamore as his preferred private lending partner to provide bespoke commercial finance solutions to business clients.
Why are property valuations often more conservative? Property valuations can often be a source of contention between homeowners and valuers. This makes sense, according to Matthew Porch (pictured above), head of distribution at Aquamore Finance, a Sydney-based private lender. “They may have lived in the property for a number of years and made lots […]
Aquamore is thrilled to join the LMG panel! Read more in MPA.
Lewis Miles’ appointment as a NSW BDM is part of the company’s broader team expansion strategy, nationally. Read more in MPA.
It was a great night at Aquamore’s annual Christmas gathering – especially with the team having almost doubled in size from last year!
We recently hosted the Commercial Finance Market Update live webinar, where a panel of finance specialists unpacked the recent Equifax Quarterly Commercial Insights Report.
A great Cup Day at Flemington with our VIC team and valuable lending partners: Ben Durkin, Edward Collins, Rohan Gandhi and Chris Dirckze.
Aquamore were delighted to be silver sponsors of the Astute Financial Management Golf day at Brookwater Golf and Country Club where a lot of money was raised for the Smith Family Charity Foundation.
It’s fantastic to see our NSW BDM, Richard Planca, in the spotlight. Read more in MPA.
A huge congratulations Melanie Davis on the launch of Fortress Fempire! We wish you all the very best in this exciting next venture.
Get insights from Matthew Porch, Aquamore, about the factors affecting SME demand for finance, including an overview of the current challenges and opportunities.
Great news! Aquamore has joined Compass Aggregation’s panel. Our addition meets sustained broker demand for tailored commercial finance solutions, and access to fast, flexible commercial facilities.
We’re thrilled to join outsource Financials’ panel and enhance brokers' ability to provide debt solutions to the growing number of SMEs seeking alternative commercial facilities
Great to see our superstar VIC BDM, Brett Winzer, making headlines. Find out more in MPA
The game itself was a nail-biter! A closely contested battle that kept us on the edge of our seats till the very end.
The 2023 NFBD was epic! As always, was great to network with industry and workshop deals.
Congratulations to Michael Provino of Jericho Capital for being awarded the Aquamore 2023 Broker of the Year!
Aquamore welcomes Narine Kalloghlian as a new NSW BDM. Narine will support brokers to write more commercial finance loans and identify new opportunities. Learn More
A huge congratulations to JOUST for the launch of its ‘game changer’ new marketplace platform.
Aquamore is delighted to announce the opening of its Victorian office at the iconic Rialto Towers. It was great to celebrate this milestone with industry partners.
Aquamore welcomes Renae Long as a new QLD BDM. Renae will focus on extending the company’s footprint in metro and regional QLD.
Find out the secrets to writing more (and better) commercial finance deals.
The Penrith Panthers didn’t disappoint against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs! Great, as always, to see Leah Renwick, FBAA, and the LoanOptions.ai team.
It was a great day at Luddenham Race Track for the Aquamore Finance EOFY celebration! A huge thanks to our valued broker partners for all your support over the past year.
It was a beautiful evening at the Gadens cocktail event at the Gallery of Modern Art, featuring the QAGOMA | 'Gone Fishing' exhibition - presenting Indigenous Australian artists' works that affirm this cultural, social and recreational activity.
It's always great to collaborate with our industry friends at Joust and Credit Fix Solutions to educate brokers on expanding commercial finance opportunities.
Hole in one Team Aquamore? A beautiful day for the Marketplace Finance golf event, hosted by Dino Pacella and team.
Got to love The Adviser Better Business Summit! Always great to catch up with industry at this insightful event.
What’s not to love about a Christmas party that features Blackjack, Roulette and card poker tables? It was great to celebrate a massive year with Aquamore’s biggest supporters.
It was great to host a broker education and networking breakfast in collaboration with Shift, Joust, Heritage Bank and Cape. The was packed with tips on how to diversify, product updates, common scenarios, market insights, and where the corresponding opportunities are.
It was an excellent day at the Sydney MFAA Commercial Top Gun workshop, with brokers extremely keen to extend their commercial offering to support SMEs.
Congratulations to NSW BDM Candice Lee for being included in The Adviser’s industry ‘Movers & Shakers’ section.
It was a great opportunity to celebrate Movember and invite industry to get their ‘mo on’ at the Aquamore charity fundraiser.
Sustained appetite for new site acquisitions, refinance, and cashouts of unencumbered properties is driving growth at Aquamore. Find out more from NSW BDM, Michael Rhee, in The Adviser.
The Aquamore team had a great time supporting the 2022 Salvation Army Candle Bag Packing, with some healthy rivalry on whose bag was best! The bags will be sold at the Woolworths Carols in the Domain, with all proceeds going towards homelessness programs.
Great to have our VIC BDM expand, to include the appointment of Darren McLeod. Read more in The Adviser.
Aquamore has announced the completion of a $50 million raise from a global investment bank, significantly increasing the short-term lender’s funding capacity. The lender’s warehouse facility has now reached $170 million after the investment.
Commercial lending is being affected by a rapidly changing economic market, says a private lender. Matthew Porch (pictured above), Aquamore’s head of third-party distribution, said this volatility was caused by increasing interest rates, wavering house prices and skyrocketing inflation.
