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Spoiled for choice: Non-Bank Product of Choice 2022

by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2022

While many non-bank lenders started as specialists servicing specific niches, they have been busy building on their... READ MORE

Taking off with tech

by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2022

Writing SME finance for the first time can open up a huge array of opportunities to brokers – but along with... READ MORE

A rising tide

by Annie Kane • 8 Jun 2022

As the end of another bumper financial year fast approaches, many SMEs will be thinking about their finances and... READ MORE

Inclusive behaviour

by Annie Kane • 6 Jun 2022

A new report has reiterated the damage that exclusivity in the workplace can have on our wellbeing, raising concerns... READ MORE

Non-majors have highest-rated BDMs: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 May 2022

Business development managers at the non-major banks are outperforming their major and non-bank counterparts, according... READ MORE

ANZ turnaround times fastest in 2 years

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 May 2022

The major bank’s turnaround times returned to single digits for the first time since March 2020 at nine days in April... READ MORE

Billion Dollar Broker Q&A: Mark Polatkesen, Mortgage Domayne

by Mortgage Advice Bureau • 8 May 2022

Written by Annie Kane Settling a billion dollar of mortgages was never a goal that Mark Polatkesen set out to achieve,... READ MORE

Billion Dollar Broker Q&A: Josh Bartlett, Mortgage Advice Bureau...

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2022

In this new feature series, we’re profiling some of the leading brokers in Australia who have settled more than $1... READ MORE

Deplorable discharges

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2022

Discounted interest rates and cashback incentives are being increasingly used by lenders to retain refinancing clients,... READ MORE

Sector report: Where to now for FHBs?

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2022

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the number of first home buyers in market has been up on its long-term average,... READ MORE

Accelerating your business

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2022

In March, The Adviser hosted its annual business consultancy workshop for brokers, the Business Accelerator Program.... READ MORE

Crossing the floodline

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2022

The floods that tore through South-East Queensland and northern NSW have caused incredible destruction, with the latter... READ MORE

Breaking the mould

by iDutch • 8 May 2022

While private lenders were once seen as a last resort, due to high risks associated, today they’re breaking the mould... READ MORE

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? READ MORE

Getting social

by Annie Kane • 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 years. 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. READ MORE

Northern NSW grapples with 2nd major flood

by • 1 Apr 2022

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

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

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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 22 Feb 2022

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