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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

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

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

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

Elite Broker Q&A: Louisa Sanghera, Zippy Financial

by Sam Nichols • 14 Dec 2021

We speak to Ms Sanghera about her transition to mortgage broking, the value of a local community, and the multi-pronged... READ MORE

Fewer Australians intending to purchase property: CBA Research

by Sam Nichols • 8 Dec 2021

Despite the country’s overall intention to spend increasing last month, new data suggests home-buying plans dropped... READ MORE

Broking industry poll launches ahead of federal election

by reporter • 2 Dec 2021

An industry poll has been launched to understand the key issues impacting the mortgage and finance broking industry... READ MORE

RedZed confirms BBL partnership

by Sam Nichols • 1 Dec 2021

The SME lender has been named as the next principal partner of the KFC Big Bash League’s Hobart Hurricanes.

Brokers write two-thirds of Australian mortgages

by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2021

Mortgage brokers wrote a record 67 per cent of all new residential home loans in the September quarter, according to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Thuy Hook, EZ Finance

by Sam Nichols • 30 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Hook entered broking, the value of maintaining customer service, and how she responded when a former... READ MORE

Bendigo Bank to launch home loans to brokers

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Nov 2021

The bank has flagged that it will open up its home loans to the broker channel within the next two years, under a... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jennifer Richardson, 123 Financial Group

by Sam Nichols • 23 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Richardson decided to enter the industry, how she manages to do everything at once, and the... READ MORE

91% of broker clients would recommend their broker

by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2021

Broker clients overwhelmingly believe brokers act in their best interests and would recommend them to friends and... READ MORE

33% of brokers lack technology expertise: Connective research

by Sam Nichols • 12 Nov 2021

A recent survey has concluded that one-third of brokers lack the confidence to utilise technology in their... READ MORE

Borrower priorities differ to what brokers think they are: Connective...

by Sam Nichols • 11 Nov 2021

There is a “disconnect” between what borrowers say they want and what brokers think they want, according to new... READ MORE

Exclusive interview: Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021

In October, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg sat down for an exclusive interview with Momentum Media director Alex... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Alycia Inglis, Stoneturn

by Sam Nichols • 2 Nov 2021

We find out the reasons why Ms Inglis established her online platform, her background with broking, and what else needs... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Xia Xia Yu, Smartline

by Sam Nichols • 19 Oct 2021

We find out why Ms Yu embraced the broking industry, how she managed to build an award-winning franchise, and how... READ MORE

David Coleman MP reveals how businesses can break the stigma on...

by reporter • 9 Sep 2021

MOMENTUM MEDIA EXCLUSIVE: The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, David... READ MORE

Turnaround delays impacting broker client satisfaction

by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2021

EXCLUSIVE: The lengthy delays affecting broker-lodged loans have negatively impacted how borrowers view the broker... READ MORE

The new credit reporting

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Sep 2021

There were two important changes in the credit reporting sector in July 2021: the amended mandatory comprehensive... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Marvin Coleman, Mortgage Choice Oakleigh

by Sam Nichols • 24 Aug 2021

We speak with the Mortgage Choice Oakleigh broker about how a home loan led to him becoming a broker, and how backing... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Robert Trewin, Trewin Mortgage Broking

by Sam Nichols • 20 Aug 2021

We find out how Mr Trewin switched to broking, what it means to service a regional community, and what supporting your... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicola Tucker, Surf Coast Finance

by Sam Nichols • 3 Aug 2021

We find out how Ms Tucker entered the industry, how best to build your own brokerage and how a new broker can best... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Michelle Towner, Towner Finance

by Sam Nichols • 13 Jul 2021

We find out how Michelle Towner's brokerage is growing, why best interest duty prompted a change in her business, and... READ MORE

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