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Proportion of female brokers drops to new low

by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021

The number and proportion of female brokers have dropped to a record low, according to the MFAA. READ MORE

Momentum launches new cyber-security podcast

by reporter • 14 Sep 2021

Momentum Media has launched the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, providing market updates, intelligence and insights on... READ MORE

Aggregator coaches set up brokerage

by reporter • 14 Sep 2021

Two Loan Market coaches have stepped out of their head office roles to open their own broking office in Queensland. READ MORE

Better Business Awards NSW goes virtual!

by reporter • 13 Sep 2021

The leading members of the broking industry in NSW and ACT will be unveiled on 29 September, as the Better Business... 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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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

Suncorp launches new broker portal

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021

The non-major bank has released a new broker platform as it continues to prioritise home lending and its broker... READ MORE

Prospa boosted by business sentiment rise

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021

Prospa managed a personal best of $182.7 million in loan originations during the June quarter, with the business lender... READ MORE

Victorian and Tasmanian brokers celebrated at BBAs

by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021

The leading brokers in Victoria and Tasmania have been named at The Adviser’s Better Business Business Awards in... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Michelle Towner, Towner Finance

by Annie Kane • 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

Brokers urged to be vigilant when buying/selling trail books

by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021

EOFY and the beginning of the new financial year are a peak time for finance scams. Brokers are being urged to be... READ MORE

Building a Brokerage: Opening an independent brokerage

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Jul 2021

In the second instalment of the two-part Building a Brokerage feature, The Adviser explores what is entailed in opening... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Boccaccio, Adelaide Commercial Finance

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2021

We find out how Jason Boccaccio established himself in SME finance, why he started a mortgage broking business, and... READ MORE

Better Business Summit and Awards Sydney postponed

by reporter • 23 Jun 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 resurgence in Sydney, the NSW leg of the Better Business Summit and Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Why this broker sought ‘beehive’ referrals

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jun 2021

Brisbane-based engineer-turned-broker Adam Bradley explains why he grows relationships with “beehive” referral... READ MORE

Broker consultancy workshop launches

by reporter • 10 Jun 2021

The business plan to help brokers re-engineer their businesses to be more efficient and profitable will be unveiled at... READ MORE

New repricing and refi tool launches for brokers

by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2021

A former broker has launched an AI-based tech platform that automates the repricing and refinancing process for... READ MORE

1 in 2 SMEs keen to invest: Prospa

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Jun 2021

More than half of all SME owners have plans to invest in their business in the next six to 12 months, with smaller... READ MORE

New date for Better Business Summit Melbourne

by Annie Kane • 31 May 2021

Due to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, the Melbourne leg of the Better Business Summit and Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2021

by Annie Kane • 26 May 2021

Nominations and submissions are now being accepted for the 28 categories of the fifth annual Women in Finance Awards. READ MORE

Queensland’s best brokers named at Better Business Awards 2021

by Annie Kane • 21 May 2021

The leading brokers in Queensland have been crowned at the Brisbane Better Business Awards, run in partnership with... READ MORE

Submissions open for the Australian Broking Awards!

by reporter • 13 May 2021

The Adviser’s national awards program for the mortgage and finance broking industry has opened for submissions! READ MORE