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Elite Broker Q&A: Scott Bament, Mortgage Choice Morphett Vale

by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2025

With a focus on culture, South Australia-based broker Scott Bament has created an environment where brokers can learn...READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Sam McDonald, Atlas Broker

by Annie Kane • 27 May 2025

A passion for learning persuaded Sam McDonald to trade in his mining gear for a career in commercial finance at Atlas... READ MORE

Limited recourse borrowing arrangements: Setting the record straight

by Mark Kevin • 23 May 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ decision on LRBAs is a win for SMSFs and debunks several myths about using super for housing,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Gus Gilkeson, Grow Capital

by Annie Kane • 19 May 2025

Gus Gilkeson founded Grow Capital 11 years ago and, alongside business partner Nick Wormald, has turned his passion for... READ MORE

Why banks must evolve to meet the changing needs of retirees

by Alexis George • 15 May 2025

Lenders need to be creating new lending products to meet the evolving needs of Australian borrowers, including... READ MORE

Post-election shake-up: What the industry needs to know about new...

by Craig Green • 13 May 2025

Craig Green, managing partner of Green Mortgage Lawyers, unpacks the post-election lending landscape and what lenders... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Estelle Dejeans, FINANS Brokers

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2025

In the space of 12 months, Estelle Dejean has turned her new business into an award-winning brokerage in Queensland.... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicole Kennedy, Verity Finance Group

by Annie Kane • 28 Apr 2025

Verity Finance founder Nicole Kennedy reflects on how she got her start in broking, her focus on construction loans,... READ MORE

Brokers who ignore AI will be left behind – staying ahead is easy

by Julian Fayad • 28 Apr 2025

Brokers who snub AI today will be obsolete tomorrow, so the industry needs to adapt fast or get left behind, says... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Redom Syed, Flint

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2025

Flint co-founder and COO Redom Syed shares what it takes to succeed as a broker and his prediction for homebuying... READ MORE

Why brokers across Australia are struggling to scale their businesses

by Christian Paterson • 17 Apr 2025

Spending weeks on the road with the Better Business Summit has given me a unique insight into the common problems that... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Christian Stevens, Flint

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2025

Why Flint CEO and co-founder Christian Stevens merged his business, the realities of starting a brokerage, and emerging... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Cullen Haynes, Legal Home Loans

by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2025

Legal Home Loans broker and director Cullen Haynes talks about his unconventional journey into broking, building a... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Steven Toome, Loan Market Link

by Annie Kane • 31 Mar 2025

Regional broker Steven Toome reflects on his journey from banker to broker and why he chose to rebrand his brokerage in... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2025

Melissa Gielnik was raised in the broking industry, having first joined her father’s brokerage before starting up her... READ MORE

The future of mortgage broking: Why succession planning matters more...

by Ash Playsted • 11 Mar 2025

Every broker knows the value of long-term planning — except when it comes to their own exit. As the mortgage broking... READ MORE

Why brokers need to know the Laws of LinkedIn

by Ben Squires • 3 Mar 2025

OPINION Legal Home Loans broker and director Cullen Haynes shares the principles he’s used to turn LinkedIn into a... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Jordan Hagicostas, Aussie Prospect

by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2025

After cutting his teeth in the Aussie Home Loans graduate program, Jordan Hagicostas is making his name at Aussie... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Joseph Khal, The Lending Alliance

by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2025

When former Australian Finance Group (AFG) state manager Joseph Khal made the leap into broking last year, he set... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Natalie Denyer, Birdie Wealth

by Annie Kane • 10 Feb 2025

Natalie Denyer has well and truly spread her wings since she made the decision to trade managing a local bank branch... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Isabella Constantinou, Simplicity Loans and...

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2025

Leading commercial broker Isabella Constantinou reflects on her transition from receptionist to elite commercial broker... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ben Finis, FINANCIA

by Will Paige • 28 Jan 2025

Banker-turned-broker Ben Finis reveals how he finds new leads and his business goals for 2025.

New Broker Q&A: Cathie Gandy, Madd Loans

by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2025

Cathie Gandy has come a long way in a short amount of time – she wrote $87 million in her first financial year and is... READ MORE

Is insurance the next big challenge for home owners?

by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2025

OPINION As wildfires devastate Los Angeles leaving an insurance bill in the tens of billions of dollars, could the... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ray Chamberlain, Chamberlain + Co

by Annie Kane • 6 Jan 2025

At the end of the 2024 AFL season, umpire ‘Razor Ray’ hung up his whistle and made the switch from top-level sport... READ MORE

How mastering personal branding can grow your market share

by Phil Rice • 6 Jan 2025

In a competitive mortgage market, personal branding is the secret weapon that sets brokers apart from banks and even... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Joel Archer, Ascension Finance

by Annie Kane • 1 Jan 2025

Find out how the founder of home loan brokerage Ascension Finance is using technology to stay ahead and his top tip for... READ MORE

Reflections on 2024 and looking to 2025

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2024

As we say goodbye to another fast and eventful year, it’s clear that the Australian finance industry is in the midst... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Deslie Taylor, Mortgage Choice Ormeau and Yarrabilba

by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2024

Among the many incredible women celebrated at the Women in Finance Awards 2024, Deslie Taylor was one of the standouts,... READ MORE

Why broking has unmatched career potential

by Dino Pacella • 10 Dec 2024

With demand for financial brokers at a record high, Dino Pacella, founder and CEO of National Finance Brokers Day... READ MORE

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