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Teamwork makes the dream work

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023
As brokers become busier and compliance increases, many have shifted from a traditional single-broker model to bringing... READ MORE

Spring Report 2023: Why the property market is blooming
by NAB • 5 Oct 2023
Spring is here, meaning a fresh selling season is well underway, and with it comes bountiful opportunities for mortgage... READ MORE

The Word: What have been the biggest challenges you’ve found when...
by Annie Kane • 8 Sep 2023
As millions of borrowers roll off their fixed rates, many are seeking to refinance for a better deal. However, some... READ MORE

Part of the community
by Josh Needs • 7 Sep 2023
Mortgage and finance brokers are the go-to person for their client’s property, business, or asset finance needs. But... READ MORE

The mutuals buzz
by Annie Kane • 7 Sep 2023
Amid the surge towards digital banking and the closure of traditional bank branches, the mutual banking sector –... READ MORE

The Word: How do you think clawback can be more equitable?
by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2023
Several lenders have recently moved to tweak their clawback policies in the past few months, with mixed reactions. This... READ MORE

AFCA: A Common complaint (pt2)
by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023
The broking industry has among the fewest complaints of any segment in the financial services space, with just 0.4 per... READ MORE

A game of thrones: The changing power dynamics of the big 4 banks
by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023
Look back just three months, as winter was coming, and the major banks were handing out high cashbacks in a bid to... READ MORE

A place to call home
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Aug 2023
With Australia’s borders opening up post-COVID-19, there’s been a surge of overseas migrants landing on our shores.... READ MORE

A green home, a green planet
by Annie Kane • 8 Aug 2023
Australian home owners are embracing green home loans to combat skyrocketing energy costs while lowering their carbon... READ MORE

New Broker Academy 2023 recap
by Reporter • 7 Aug 2023
For aspiring mortgage brokers, breaking into the industry can be a daunting task. With a plethora of regulations to... READ MORE

Snakes and the property ladder
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2023
Despite rising rates and cost-of-living pressures, the lack of housing stock has caused house prices to surge once... READ MORE

Working smarter, not harder
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2023
With more compliance, ever-changing credit policies to keep on top of, and a growing client base, an increasing number... READ MORE

AFCA: A common complaint (pt1)
by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has been beset by controversy since launching in 2018, with many... READ MORE

Stamping out the tax burden
by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2023
With a new financial year upon us and new state budgets released, several governments have been shifting the way they... READ MORE

Hit the buffers
by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2023
As more borrowers roll off their super-low fixed rates and try to refinance, many are finding themselves unable to pass... READ MORE

Reaping the benefits of agri finance
by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2023
Despite the floods of 2022, Aussie farmers have been reaping the benefits of good commodity prices and seasonal... READ MORE

Out & About: June 2023
by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2023
Our social page would be nothing without your input — be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference, function, party,... READ MORE

The cashback clawback conundrum

by Annie Kane • 7 Jun 2023
The move by several lenders to remove their cashback offers from market has been welcomed by the broker industry. But,... READ MORE

How steep is the fixed-rate cliff?
by Annie Kane • 5 Jun 2023
The next few months will see Australian borrowers fall off the ‘fixed-rate cliff’. But how steep is the fall? Annie... READ MORE

The SME paradox
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2023
Despite rising costs, high inflation, and an aggressive Tax Office chasing debts, Australian SMEs are remarkably... READ MORE

Gearing Up: Equipment finance sector report
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 May 2023
With the end of the financial year approaching, many SMEs will be seeking to take advantage of their instant asset... READ MORE

Wellness: ‘Recovering the person I am supposed to be’
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 May 2023
James Brett of Truly Finance was the recent recipient of the Wellness Advocate of the Year NSW/ACT at the Better... READ MORE

The Word: What tech tools do you use in your business?

by Reporter • 14 Apr 2023
With technology coming on leaps and bounds in the mortgage and broking process, we wanted to know what tech tools... READ MORE

Serious about cyber
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2023
Cyber security continues to be the dominant security concern for Australia — with more work going on across industry... READ MORE