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Turnaround times continue to trend downward

by reporter • 22 Apr 2022

Large banks continued to improve their turnaround times in March, with Macquarie leading the pack with turnaround time...READ MORE

Eyes on the election

by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2022

With a federal election set to be held in just a few weeks, we’re taking a look at some of the key issues that... READ MORE

Let's get digital

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Apr 2022

What is the current state of mortgage technology and what lies ahead?

Getting social

by Kate Aubrey • 6 Apr 2022

Having a good online presence has always been recommended so that brokers can build their businesses, but the pandemic... READ MORE

Female broker representation drops to new low

by Annie Kane • 6 Apr 2022

Just a quarter of all brokers are women, new MFAA stats show, the lowest proportion observed for the past six... READ MORE

The (new) tools of the trade

by Annie Kane • 5 Apr 2022

We unpack some of the top tools aimed at freeing up broker time and making them more efficient.

Northern NSW grapples with 2nd major flood

by Kate Aubrey • 1 Apr 2022

How will communities in northern NSW bounce back after two major floods in just four weeks?

Large banks at fastest turnarounds for 2 years

by Annie Kane • 18 Mar 2022

The banks that brokers most commonly use have reduced their turnarounds to under seven business days for the first time... READ MORE

Too late to beef up cyber security after attack, brokers told

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Mar 2022

Brokers have been pushed to embed cyber-security measures and a crisis management team well before an attack... READ MORE

What could be done to encourage more women into broking?

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2022

With the number of female brokers falling, we ask members of industry what they think could be done to encourage more... READ MORE

Sector report: Refi round-up

by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2022

With increasing expectation that the central bank will begin rising rates this year, a second rush of refinancing is on... READ MORE

Wish you were here? Regional finance in focus

by Kate Aubrey • 1 Mar 2022

Whether it’s the appeal of a regional lifestyle coaxing home buyers out of the city grind and into a less populated... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Matt Turner, GSC Finance Solutions

by Sam Nichols • 22 Feb 2022

We speak with Mr Turner about his journey into broking, the value of disconnection, and why more brokers should... READ MORE

What the mortgage lending industry wants from the election

by reporter • 21 Feb 2022

A new election poll from Momentum Intelligence has revealed voter preferences from professionals across a number of... READ MORE

Broker flows to majors drop to record low

by Annie Kane • 21 Feb 2022

Brokers are continuing to favour non-banks and non-major banks, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey, with the... READ MORE

Demand for business credit shows signs of slowing

by Kate Aubrey • 17 Feb 2022

While demand in business credit bounced back in the fourth quarter of 2021, recent data from analysis firm Equifax... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Janine Leafe, PKF

by Sam Nichols • 15 Feb 2022

We speak with Janine Leafe, who has been a senior mortgage broker at the chartered accounting firm PKF Perth since... READ MORE

Bumping up your business value

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

Boosting the value of a brokerage is critical for any broker – particularly those contemplating selling their... READ MORE

Growing your brokerage: When two become one

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

In this instalment of our Growing your Brokerage series, The Adviser finds out how brokers could successfully merge... READ MORE

Why education is key in broker-accountant partnership

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Feb 2022

An accounting and adviser practice has outlined how its accountants and brokers educate each other in their respective... READ MORE

Why broker-client communication is key

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Feb 2022

A business coach has advised brokers to review their communication processes with their clients, with a particular... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz Wilson, Wilson Financial

by Sam Nichols • 25 Jan 2022

We speak with Ms Wilson about the people she’s working with, the significance of empathy, and the need to accept... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Damien Roylance, Entourage Finance

by Sam Nichols • 18 Jan 2022

We speak with Mr Roylance about his descent into broking, why the right person is more important than the right time,... READ MORE

Asset finance lucrative but misconceptions remain: LoanQ

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jan 2022

More brokers could diversify their offerings in the near future but they remain apprehensive about revenue potential,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ian Robinson, Robinson Sewell

by Sam Nichols • 11 Jan 2022

We find out how Mr Robinson entered the agribusiness loan industry, the necessity in understanding your clients, and... READ MORE

Ex-broker named Nodifi BDM

by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Jan 2022

The fintech has recruited a new business development manager for Western Australia, to support all broker and dealer... READ MORE

Boutique aggregator launches broker mentoring scholarship

by reporter • 30 Dec 2021

Purple Circle is set to launch a scholarship program to help new brokers cover the costs of mentoring, CRM and... READ MORE

How brokers can deliver what clients want

by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Dec 2021

Brokers need to be tailoring their service to a client’s top priorities, according to broker business mentor Jason... READ MORE

CBA becomes premium sponsor partner of CAFBA

by reporter • 29 Dec 2021

The major bank has signed an exclusive two-year sponsorship partner agreement with the asset and finance broker... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Dan Holden, HoldenCAPITAL

by Sam Nichols • 21 Dec 2021

We speak with Mr Holden about the rise of construction finance, the impetus to establish a lending arm, and advice for... READ MORE

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