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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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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

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

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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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

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

How Lendi became the most valuable brokerage in the country

by Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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 Annie Kane • 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

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

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

Non-majors in the major leagues

by Annie Kane • 12 Dec 2022

The non-major banks have been scoring goals over the past year with their speed, strong relationships, and broad... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Adele Andrews, director, Australian Property...

by • 8 Dec 2022

After two years of establishing Australian Property Home Loans, director, Adele Andrews, is switching strategies to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Grant Rheuben, Loan Market Victoria

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Dec 2022

Grant Rheuben of Loan Market in Victoria speaks to The Adviser coming off his big win at the Australian Broking Awards,... READ MORE

Mentorship matters

by Annie Kane • 14 Nov 2022

Having a good mentor is key to business success, especially for new brokers just starting out. But brokers are... READ MORE

Hacking the hack attack

by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2022

After the high-profile data breaches of Optus, Medibank and Woolworths, businesses across the nation have been... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Nathan Bennett, The Loan Company

by Jasmine Siljic • 9 Nov 2022

Nathan Bennett of The Loan Company speaks to The Adviser about his transition from banking into broking, the biggest... READ MORE

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