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Elite Broker Q&A: Thuy Hook, EZ Finance

by Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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 • 12 Nov 2021

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

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

by • 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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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

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

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

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

Riding the white label wave

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Feb 2021

White label loans have increased in popularity among brokers, with the market share of broker-originated business to... READ MORE

Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds

by Adrian Flores • 15 Dec 2020

New research has revealed that a majority of SMEs relied more heavily on key advisers, such as brokers, to cope with... READ MORE

A topsy-turvy year

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Dec 2020

Anyone who was hoping for a quiet, uneventful 2020 following the aftermath of the release of the banking royal... READ MORE

Non-major sponsors financial wellness research

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Dec 2020

Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has partnered with a financial wellness platform to deliver insights into financial... READ MORE

Q&A: Andrea Roberts, head of marketing, Connective

by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: Connective Broker Services’ head of marketing and communications, Andrea Roberts,... READ MORE

Q&A: Mhairi Macleod, broker and principal, Astute Ability Group

by Annie Kane • 23 Nov 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: Earlier this year, Astute Ability Group broker and principal Mhairi Macleod was named the... READ MORE

Boosting financial wellness through education

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Nov 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: Entourage Finance broker Mikaela Patterson was compelled to begin conducting financial wellness... READ MORE

Q&A: Evelyn Clark, broker, Accession Finance

by Annie Kane • 19 Nov 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: In September, Accession Finance broker Evelyn Clark was named the Mortgage and Finance Broker... READ MORE

Q&A: Anja Pannek, CEO, PLAN Australia

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: The CEO of aggregation group PLAN Australia, Anja Pannek, has been in the mortgage industry... READ MORE