Australia’s leading and award-winning finance technology provider, LoanOptions.ai, has announced that its full suite of technologies are officially ISO27001 certified.This includes:HAILO : The newly launched 5-minute home loan application technology, designed to reduce client onboarding time by 80% and streamline broker workflows—available via a cost-effective subscription model.: The newly launched 5-minute home loan application technology, designed to reduce client onboarding time by 80% and streamline broker workflows—available via a cost-effective subscription model. AILO3.0 : The latest iteration of LoanOptions.ai’s flagship asset finance loan application and matching technology, that has, in record timing, enabled end-to-end loan process (initial inquiry to money in the client’s account) in 36 minutes.: The latest iteration of LoanOptions.ai’s flagship asset finance loan application and matching technology, that has, in record timing, enabled end-to-end loan process (initial inquiry to money in the client’s account) in 36 minutes. Synapses : A scalable, plug-and-play API ecosystem that integrates everything from credit bureau checks, OCR technologies, AI models, Credit decisioning Engines, fraud detection to bank statement analysis and business lookups—giving other fintechs and enterprises a single, seamless interface to power their lending processes.: A scalable, plug-and-play API ecosystem that integrates everything from credit bureau checks, OCR technologies, AI models, Credit decisioning Engines, fraud detection to bank statement analysis and business lookups—giving other fintechs and enterprises a single, seamless interface to power their lending processes. Ask AILO: A first-of-its-kind AI Agent Business Development Manager (BDM) trained on 90+ lender policies, helping brokers navigate complex lending scenarios and find answers in seconds.ISO27001 is the international gold standard for information security management, providing assurance to partners, clients, and users that LoanOptions.ai meets the highest level of compliance, data handling and cyber security.“Questions about cyber security and data protection are not just welcome, they’re expected,” said LoanOptions.ai Founder and CEO Julian Fayad. “This certification gives our partners confidence that our systems are built on bank-grade security foundations.”The certification process was completed within just three months—including the holiday period—through the support of Vanta, a platform that streamlines and automates much of the compliance workflow. Fayad credited the smooth and rapid certification process to the combination of Vanta’s technology and the execution power of the LoanOptions.ai team.In addition to penetration testing conducted by cyber security experts, the process lays a strong foundation for future certifications, including SOC 2.“This is more than a badge

Startup founders constantly face competing demands as they build and scale their businesses. Engineering, product design, and sales all have legitimate claims to be the most urgent priority and sole focus of attention. ‍These pressures lead many founders to defer security and compliance investments until later. With small teams and limited financial resources, founders top priorities are building their product and acquiring their first customers. But it’s just as important for startups to establish robust security processes and earn key compliance certifications at an early stage. ‍Founders should think of compliance as one of those first few foundational things you can do in your company’s life cycle. Getting compliant now staves off a more expensive and time-consuming process later while boosting existing customers’ trust, closing new deals faster,  and attracting interest from upmarket and enterprise customers.  ‍With a full understanding of the hidden costs of delaying compliance and the benefits of not waiting, founders can make a clear business case for getting compliant from the start.‍The hidden costs of delaying complianceMany founders wait on compliance because they’re concerned it’ll divert cash and personnel they can’t afford to spare. In reality, pushing off investments in a scalable, automated compliance program carries both direct and indirect costs for startups:‍It’s more expensive and time-consuming to do later: It’s less costly for a smaller company to develop a formal compliance program and prepare for an audit