Leading the Next Chapter of Lending Technology
At finPOWER, innovation has always been about more than software, it’s about enabling lenders to stay ahead in an evolving financial technology landscape. With the release of Version 6 (V6), we’ve introduced a future-ready lending technology foundation designed to support the next wave of loan origination, loan management, and investment innovation.
This milestone is paired with the appointment of Matt Norton as Head of Development at finPOWER. Since joining in 2013, Matt has been instrumental in shaping our lending software platform, driving product innovation, and supporting customers across Australia and New Zealand. His combination of deep technical expertise and customer-focused leadership makes him the right person to guide finPOWER through this next era of financial technology transformation.
Strengthened Development Leadership
With his appointment as Head of Development, Matt Norton is set to lead the next chapter of product innovation. Known for his ability to translate complex technology into practical solutions, Matt has built strong relationships with customers and internal teams alike. His leadership ensures that future enhancements, including Version 6, are developed with both technical excellence and the everyday needs of lenders in mind.
What’s New in finPOWER Version 6
Built on Microsoft .NET 9: A modern, cloud-ready foundation delivering faster performance, stronger security, and scalability.
Future-proof lending operations: Customers move away from outdated frameworks to an actively supported, regularly updated environment.
Performance enhancements: Greater responsiveness, smoother processing, and efficiency for high-volume lending workloads.
AI-ready lending software: Designed to enable advanced automation, richer data insights, and stronger compliance frameworks.
As Matt Norton, Head of Development at finPOWER, explains:
“With Version 6, we’re not only meeting today’s lending technology challenges but preparing our customers to thrive in tomorrow’s financial services landscape.”
A Commitment to Innovation and Customer Success
The launch of V6 underscores finPOWER’s commitment to delivering smarter, faster, and more transparent lending software solutions. By providing an AI-ready, future-proof loan origination and management system, finPOWER empowers lenders to scale confidently, adapt to change, and stay competitive in a digital-first world.
As the financial technology sector continues to accelerate, finPOWER remains uniquely positioned to guide lenders through change with stability, innovation, and customer-first leadership.
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Lending Technology Upgrade: FAQs
Q: What are the key benefits for high-volume lenders?
High-volume lenders gain faster responsiveness, smoother processing, and greater efficiency when handling large volumes of applications or transactions. Version 6 also makes it easier to scale operations in the cloud and integrate seamlessly with external APIs, ensuring lenders can keep pace with growth and customer demand.
Q: Why is AI-readiness so important in this release?
AI-readiness means the system is designed to support future advancements such as advanced automation, smarter compliance, and deeper data insights. Instead of needing a major system overhaul down the track, lenders using Version 6 are already positioned to take advantage of emerging AI technologies as they become available.
Q: Who is leading the development of finPOWER’s new technology?
Matt Norton, appointed as Head of Development, is driving finPOWER’s innovation strategy. With more than a decade at the company, Matt combines deep technical expertise with strong customer insight, ensuring development priorities align with the real-world needs of lenders across Australia and New Zealand.
Q: What’s next for Connect after Version 6?
finPOWER is continuing to invest in AI-driven capabilities, new integrations, and customer-focused improvements. The company has also set an ambitious goal to double its customer reach by 2026, giving lenders confidence that the platform will continue to grow and evolve with their needs.