Non-Bank Power Play: Leveraging CDR Expansion

Your interactive guide to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) expansion and how it creates new opportunities in **niche and commercial lending**.

A Strategic Opening for Niche Brokers

The expansion of the **Consumer Data Right (CDR)** into the non-bank lending sector is more than just another regulatory update—it's a significant strategic advantage. As large non-bank lenders (with loan books over $1 billion) are mandated to share product and consumer data, the transparency it creates will streamline your workflow. This change systematically **lowers the comparison effort** required to find and match clients with specialized finance solutions, empowering you to better serve them and confidently meet your **Best Interests Duty** obligations with data-driven insights.

✓ Reduced Comparison Effort

Quickly access and compare niche products using standardized CDR data from compliant aggregators.

✓ Enhanced Compliance

Reinforce your Best Interests Duty through transparent, data-driven product matching and comparison.

Regulatory Roadmap: 2025-2027

This timeline highlights the key compliance deadlines that will shape the non-bank lending landscape. **Click on each event** to understand its direct impact on your brokerage.

Your Action Plan: Capitalising on CDR

The CDR rollout isn't just something to watch; it's something to prepare for. Use these three strategies to position your business for long-term success in specialist lending.

1. Integrate Data Tools

Begin researching and identifying fintech platforms and CDR data aggregators. Early integration allows you to efficiently analyse non-bank product data, automate comparisons, and deliver faster, more accurate niche recommendations.

2. Re-evaluate Your Lender Panel

The new transparency will expose clear competitive advantages among non-bank lenders. Proactively review and expand your panel to include specialist providers, positioning your brokerage as the go-to expert for complex commercial or asset finance.

3. Educate Your Clients

Clearly communicate the benefits of CDR. Explain how their consent to data sharing can unlock better, more tailored lending options. This builds trust and highlights your role as a forward-thinking advisor leveraging technology for their benefit.