A surge of refinancing activity has buoyed broker volumes in recent months, but it's not just down to borrowers switching for a better rate.

First home buyer activity may have slowed but there are still plenty of opportunities for brokers who know their markets.

Australia’s major banks have been quick to acknowledge the findings of The Adviser’s Third Party Banking Report – Major Lenders. While they all have their shortcomings, the majors are focused on lifting their third party operations.

The global financial crisis has changed the face of the non-conforming lending market. Today, the majors are enforcing tighter lending criteria, which is forcing more borrowers to seek out non-conforming products. And as The Adviser’s Jessica Darnbrough discovers, it is opening up new business opportunities for brokers.

How do Australia’s most prolific brokers build winning referral partnerships and just how much should they contribute to your bottom line? The Adviser’s Belinda Luc investigates.

The major banks may account for the lion’s share of the Australian mortgage market, but it seems second tier lenders may be about to bloom, as Jessica Darnbrough discovers.

Non-bank lenders have been on the ropes for much of the last few years. But as The Adviser's Jessica Darnbrough discovers, they are far from out of the fight.

Aggregation decision-makers reveal their approach to ensuring brokers are equipped with the right providers.

The current market provides brokers  with a ready opportunity to  stay in touch with their clients – and  generate new business.