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Why all leading brokers should submit for awards

by Reporter • 25 May 2022

Elizabeth Wilson loves regional lending. So, to win Regional Broker of the Year at the 2021 Australian Broking Awards...READ MORE

Top tips for a smart succession

by Nick Young • 2 May 2022

Nick Young outlines how to identify if you have an expanding business, a mature business, or a business in... READ MORE

Know your client base before making videos, brokers told

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Apr 2022

It is critical to have a thorough view of the clients’ pain points and issues before implementing a video marketing... READ MORE

The Word: The impact of the NSW and QLD flooding

by Kate Aubrey • 18 Apr 2022

Tens of thousands of borrowers were inundated with floodwater in Queensland and NSW over March and April, with many... READ MORE

Think about relationship building, not just lead generation

by Anny le Wilson • 15 Apr 2022

It’s no secret that the market is starting to turn. Brokers that I’m speaking to in the home lending market are... READ MORE

How embracing technology can help brokers enable SME recovery

by Reporter • 8 Apr 2022

Small business is big business in Australia, with 99 per cent of Australian businesses considered small and... READ MORE

AI to shift broker focus to value-added functions

by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Apr 2022

Artificial intelligence could create highly automated brokerages in the future and move various functions from the... READ MORE

Time to head out and network

by Victoria Coster • 30 Mar 2022

Let’s make 2022 the year for reconnecting. Victoria Coster, chief executive and founder of Credit Fix Solutions... READ MORE

Rem review scrapping a result of ‘industry mobilisation’: Phil...

by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2022

The mobilisation and alignment of the broking industry helped give the government confidence to scrap its scheduled... READ MORE

How clear messaging forms sticky communication

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Mar 2022

Creating memorable messaging and repeatable, shareable content is vital for brokers to build their brand, according to... READ MORE

Industry celebrates having certainty over remuneration

by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2022

With both government and the opposition confirming they will not change broker remuneration this year, broking industry... READ MORE

6 questions to ask your social media marketing agency

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2022

Not all marketing agencies are created equal. Sarah Barnett provides six questions you can ask the agency before you... READ MORE

Beware of the ‘phoenix’

by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2022

The year ahead: tax challenges, new ‘safe harbour’ laws and the role of DOCA for recovering SMEs.

Glimpses into 2022: In the wake of the ‘perfect storm’

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2021

According to industry veteran Nick Young, Trail Homes, with so many concurrent pressure points, it’s no wonder that... READ MORE

5 things to consider when choosing a credit repair agency

by Annie Kane • 3 Dec 2021

Credit repair and debt management have been going through an overhaul recently. But how do you choose a company to... READ MORE

When coming of age is a curly beast

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021

As women, we’re conditioned – and categorised, constantly. While it’s no different for men, for us, the effects... READ MORE

How our future generation of mortgage brokers can contribute to the...

by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2021

We need to see more businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs embedding purpose in their business, writes Nancy... READ MORE

Viruses and valuations: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the...

by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2021

Look at the trials and tribulations faced by the mortgage broking industry over the last decade. Should we be surprised... READ MORE

Why brokers should be focusing on construction loans

by Annie Kane • 4 Oct 2021

When COVID-19 hit in early 2020 there was, quite rightly, significant fear and uncertainty from an economic perspective... READ MORE

Breach reporting for credit licensees: Are you ready to dob yourself...

by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021

October 2021 sees the commencement of many new regulatory reforms for Australian credit licence holders. One of the... READ MORE

The most important indicator of your team’s psychological safety

by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021

Do you know what is the single most important indicator of the psychological safety level on your team?

How brokers can create great blog content for their websites

by • 5 Jul 2021

It’s not every day that people look for a mortgage broker. But when they do, you, as a broker, need to have an... READ MORE

Top 10 EOFY tips

by Annie Kane • 14 Jun 2021

Specialist SME accountant Davie Mach from Box Advisory Services outlines insider EOFY accounting tips to... READ MORE

Turnaround time conflict is a looming liability for the majors

by • 16 Apr 2021

The speed in which banks can approve mortgages from those going direct and those going through brokers is a major... READ MORE

Why ‘pivot’ is an ageless concept (no offence COVID-19)

by • 7 Apr 2021

We’ve all heard the word the new buzzword, ‘pivot’, used to near nauseating levels over the last 12 months.... READ MORE

Why broker market share is set to rise

by • 25 Feb 2021

Brokers finished 2020 accounting for six out of every 10 home loans settled in Australia. When I’m asked what the... READ MORE

Make the most of pandemic silver linings

by • 18 Jan 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started early last year, there have been significant shifts in the way we live and work.... READ MORE

Brokers to play key role in supporting SMEs in 2021

by Nick McGrath • 28 Dec 2020

Brokers can play a key role in helping the small-business sector navigate the challenges and opportunities as... READ MORE

Impacts of COVID-19 on the way brokers work - it’s not all 'Doom...

by • 8 Dec 2020

AMP Bank recently hosted a virtual market insights session for brokers, aggregators and advisers and one of the... READ MORE

Australian businesses need a new approach to future strategy and...

by • 1 Dec 2020

The year has caused immeasurable changes to the Australian business landscape. 2020 has taught the business world a... READ MORE

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