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50% of new-to-industry brokers fail in the first 18 months
by • 23 Sep 2016
Around half of all new-to-industry brokers don’t make it through the first 18 months of business, the Finance Brokers...READ MORE
Broking ‘a very efficient channel’ for SMEs
by • 23 Sep 2016
The chief executive of an alternative small business lender says the third-party channel is highly effective... READ MORE
Elite brokers highlight benefits of strong staff culture
by • 23 Sep 2016
Several top loan writers have underscored the importance of having a solid team to propel a brokerage’s... READ MORE
New online PD broadcasts for regional brokers
by • 23 Sep 2016
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has announced it is launching online broadcasts of live and... READ MORE
Brokers can ‘triple revenue’ through commercial lending
by • 22 Sep 2016
Having recently seen a surge in commercial business coming in through the broker channel, ING DIRECT has highlighted... READ MORE
Pepper Money appoints new MD for Australian mortgages
by • 22 Sep 2016
Leading mortgage provider Pepper Money has appointed Mario Rehayem, the company’s former director of sales and... READ MORE
Marketing investment delivers significant returns to top broker
by • 22 Sep 2016
An elite broker and one of the industry’s top loan writers has highlighted the significant benefits of thoughtful... READ MORE
Top loan writers forecast future market challenges
by • 22 Sep 2016
Several top loan writers have warned of market challenges over the next 12 months, but that despite continual flux... READ MORE
Mortgage protection provider partners with aggregator
by • 22 Sep 2016
Loan protection distributor ALI Group has announced the expansion of its broker footprint through a new partnership... READ MORE
Broker tips market share to surge
by • 21 Sep 2016
One of the industry’s top loan writers says brokers’ ownership of the market is likely to burgeon in the next 12... READ MORE
Leading aggregator and established lender announce partnership
by • 21 Sep 2016
Mortgage aggregator eChoice has announced that it has partnered with Bank Australia in a move to offer its broking... READ MORE
Brokerage opens new office, gains momentum
by • 21 Sep 2016
Following a record month of sales in July, an up-and-coming brokerage shows continual growth with the opening of a new... READ MORE
Aggregator crowns top brokers
by • 21 Sep 2016
A mortgage aggregation group has recognised its top-performing brokers at an awards ceremony in the Barossa... READ MORE
New insurance platform to ‘shake up’ mortgage industry
by • 20 Sep 2016
A new insurance comparison platform that offers brokers the infrastructure to sell general insurance at the point of... READ MORE
BDM-broker relationships boost listed lender’s results
by • 20 Sep 2016
An ASX-listed non-bank lender says stronger relationships within the broker network has helped drive an increase in... READ MORE
Top tips on how to become a networking master
by • 20 Sep 2016
Speaking to The Adviser, Go Networking founder Ron Gibson offers key suggestions on how brokers can ensure their... READ MORE
App helps brokers showcase skills and learn
by • 20 Sep 2016
An app developed by a mortgage broker with over 30 years’ experience is gaining significant traction in the industry,... READ MORE
Aggregator awards commercial finance scholarships to brokers
by • 19 Sep 2016
Leading aggregator FAST has awarded 15 of its brokers with commercial finance scholarships to “develop the capability... READ MORE
New awards ceremony for brokers
by • 19 Sep 2016
Brokers are being encouraged to nominate those “at the top of their game” in finance broking, mentoring, mortgages,... READ MORE
Bali training event helps build brokers’ business confidence
by • 19 Sep 2016
A training event for brokers has been held in Bali to provide them with “peaceful and enjoyable surroundings” while... READ MORE
Call for brokers to petition Treasury against Ombudsman merger
by • 19 Sep 2016
Members of the mortgage industry are being called on to petition the Treasury against the merger of the Credit and... READ MORE
ASIC recommendations ‘should cover all high-risk products’
by • 16 Sep 2016
The recent recommendations made by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) regarding how brokers... READ MORE
Brokers ‘most important source of finance’ for investors
by • 16 Sep 2016
Mortgage brokers are “highly valued” by Aussie property investors, new research has found, with the majority... READ MORE
Increasing FHB reliance on parents
by • 16 Sep 2016
More parents are becoming guarantors on their children’s home loans, with nearly 5 per cent of all first home buyers... READ MORE
New online accreditation system launches
by • 16 Sep 2016
A Queensland-based non-bank lender has become the latest lender to provide an online accreditation system for mortgage... READ MORE
Investor lending ticks up in July
by • 15 Sep 2016
According to recent figures from ANZ, investors are slowly returning to the market following last year’s... READ MORE
Broker app to bolster referral relationships
by • 15 Sep 2016
An experienced broker, who has been ranked as one of the Top 50 Elite Business Writers this year, has rebranded and... READ MORE
Network of brokers ‘vital’ to major aggregator’s success
by • 15 Sep 2016
The boss of one of the industry’s leading aggregators has said its strong FY16 results are a testament to the... READ MORE
CEO steps down as aggregators integrate
by • 14 Sep 2016
Changes to a leading aggregator have been announced, as it moves on to "the next chapter of continued growth and... READ MORE
Big four bank invests $16.5m in fintech
by • 14 Sep 2016
One of Australia’s biggest banks has made a $16.5 million strategic investment in digital mortgage service... READ MORE

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