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Lightning fast: The tech helping brokers deliver loans in a flash

by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2023

There’s been an explosion of new tech in the broking industry the past few years, with fantastic innovations and... READ MORE

Specialist support

by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2023

With the cash rate rising for the first time in over a decade and cost of living hitching up, more borrowers may be... READ MORE

The Word: What trends are you seeing from regional borrowers?

by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2023

As we come out of the regional boom, brokers share what trends they’re starting to see in 2023 READ MORE

Broking in the regions

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2023

While regional brokers are familiar with the ebb and flow of running a small business in the regions, these last few... READ MORE

Passing the baton

by Fabian Cotter • 13 Mar 2023

Starting and growing a successful business might be the obvious priorities for mortgage brokers, but do far too few... READ MORE

Lessons from the Great Resignation

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Mar 2023

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in 2020, there has been a shift in how people think about their work/life... READ MORE

Major bank launches loans for female-led SMEs

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2023

New start-up and scale-up loans have been announced by a big four bank to support more women in launching and growing... READ MORE

Regional roundabout

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2023

Just as the pandemic created one of the biggest social and lifestyle shifts, with a mass migration from the capital... READ MORE

Gender parity key to a stronger Australian mortgage broking industry

by Nicole Tosev • 8 Mar 2023

Nicole Tosev, program lead of AFG Women on the Move, unpacks why gender parity is key in broking. READ MORE

How Lendi became the most valuable brokerage in the country

by James Mitchell • 7 Mar 2023

From a start-up in 2013 to a $935-million valuation in 2021, Lendi has come a long way from the call centre on Pitt... READ MORE

A look back at PLAN, Choice and FAST

by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2023

Aggregator brands PLAN Australia, Choice Aggregation and FAST are the latest to be ‘retired’ as the broking... READ MORE

It’s the little things: How leaders can create happier work...

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Feb 2023

When it comes to supporting a team and being a good leader, it’s the little things that can make a big difference,... READ MORE

What are the keys to success? We ask Australia's top five brokerages

by Annie Kane • 7 Feb 2023

We sit down with the heads of the top five companies from the Top 25 Brokerages ranking 2023, partnered by NAB, to... READ MORE

Top 25 Brokerages 2023: How Australia’s leading brokerages are...

by Annie Kane • 7 Feb 2023

Australian brokers have been smashing records recently as more borrowers than ever turn to the channel for help with... READ MORE

Claws out

by Annie Kane • 6 Feb 2023

Clawbacks have been an industry bugbear ever since they were brought in, but the issue has been escalating recently as... READ MORE

What does ChatGPT think mortgage brokers do?

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2023

With language AI technology ChatGPT taking the world by storm, The Adviser asked it to outline what a broker does and... READ MORE

Driving up business

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Feb 2023

SECTOR REPORT: CAR FINANCE Why are so many brokers thinking about writing car loans? In this sector report, we take a... READ MORE

‘Notable increase’ in women refinancing, broker reveals

by • 18 Jan 2023

While the new year is young, mortgage broker, Adele Andrews, has already observed an increase in women seeking credit... READ MORE

Aggregator bolsters broker support team

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023

outsource Financial has expanded its level of support to keep up with growth and better maintain its relationship with... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Melissa Ashcroft, AAA Mortgages

by Annie Kane • 21 Dec 2022

Melissa Ashcroft from AAA Mortgages chats to The Adviser about being named Commercial Finance Broker of the Year 2022... READ MORE

Why is SMSF lending taking off?

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2022

The SMSF lending market has been booming in recent years, with non-banks increasingly stepping up to the plate to offer... READ MORE

Women in Finance Q&A: Louisa Sanghera on empowering women

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2022

Louisa Sanghera puts women ahead of profits. Over seven years, Zippy Financial has helped several thousand women... READ MORE

Women in Finance Q&A: Love for the industry

by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2022

Camilla Love loves the finance industry. The managing director of eInvest loves the industry so much so that she... READ MORE

Career advice from the leading women in finance 2022

by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2022

We asked the winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2022 to share their top pieces of career advice to help others... READ MORE

Proportion of female brokers drops to new low

by Annie Kane • 14 Dec 2022

The proportion of brokers identifying as female dropped to 25.5 per cent in the six months to March, the lowest figure... READ MORE