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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21-25...

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending...READ MORE

What the mortgage lending industry wants from the election

by reporter • 21 Feb 2022

A new election poll from Momentum Intelligence has revealed voter preferences from professionals across a number of... READ MORE

Economy and broker remuneration top industry’s election concerns

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Feb 2022

The economy is a primary voting consideration for the mortgage lending industry, a new election poll has revealed, with... READ MORE

Broker flows to majors drop to record low

by Annie Kane • 21 Feb 2022

Brokers are continuing to favour non-banks and non-major banks, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey, with the... READ MORE

Demand for business credit shows signs of slowing

by • 17 Feb 2022

While demand in business credit bounced back in the fourth quarter of 2021, recent data from analysis firm Equifax... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Janine Leafe, PKF

by Annie Kane • 15 Feb 2022

We speak with Janine Leafe, who has been a senior mortgage broker at the chartered accounting firm PKF Perth since... READ MORE

Bumping up your business value

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

Boosting the value of a brokerage is critical for any broker – particularly those contemplating selling their... READ MORE

Growing your brokerage: When two become one

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

In this instalment of our Growing your Brokerage series, The Adviser finds out how brokers could successfully merge... READ MORE

6 questions to ask your social media marketing agency

by Sarah Barnett • 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 Andrew Way • 27 Jan 2022

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

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz Wilson, Wilson Financial

by Annie Kane • 25 Jan 2022

We speak with Ms Wilson about the people she’s working with, the significance of empathy, and the need to accept... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Damien Roylance, Entourage Finance

by Reporter • 18 Jan 2022

We speak with Mr Roylance about his move into broking, why the right person is more important than the right time, and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ian Robinson, Robinson Sewell

by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2022

We find out how Mr Robinson entered the agribusiness loan industry, the necessity in understanding your clients, and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Dan Holden, HoldenCAPITAL

by Annie Kane • 21 Dec 2021

We speak with Mr Holden about the rise of construction finance, the impetus to establish a lending arm, and advice for... READ MORE

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

by Nick Young • 20 Dec 2021

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

Elite Broker Q&A: Louisa Sanghera, Zippy Financial

by Annie Kane • 14 Dec 2021

We speak to Ms Sanghera about her transition to mortgage broking, the value of a local community, and the multi-pronged... 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

Elite Broker Q&A: Thuy Hook, EZ Finance

by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Hook entered broking, the value of maintaining customer service, and how she responded when a former... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jennifer Richardson, 123 Financial Group

by Annie Kane • 23 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Richardson decided to enter the industry, how she manages to do everything at once, and the... READ MORE

91% of broker clients would recommend their broker

by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2021

Broker clients overwhelmingly believe brokers act in their best interests and would recommend them to friends and... READ MORE

When coming of age is a curly beast

by Sascha Moore • 8 Nov 2021

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

Elite Broker Q&A: Alycia Inglis, Stoneturn

by Annie Kane • 2 Nov 2021

We find out the reasons why Ms Inglis established her online platform, her background with broking, and what else needs... 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 Jeff Zulman • 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

Elite Broker Q&A: Xia Xia Yu, Smartline

by Annie Kane • 19 Oct 2021

We find out why Ms Yu embraced the broking industry, how she managed to build an award-winning franchise, and how... 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

Elite Broker Q&A: Marvin Coleman, Mortgage Choice Oakleigh

by Annie Kane • 24 Aug 2021

We speak with the Mortgage Choice Oakleigh broker about how a home loan led to him becoming a broker, and how backing... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Robert Trewin, Trewin Mortgage Broking

by Annie Kane • 20 Aug 2021

We find out how Mr Trewin switched to broking, what it means to service a regional community, and what supporting your... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicola Tucker, Surf Coast Finance

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2021

We find out how Ms Tucker entered the industry, how best to build your own brokerage and how a new broker can best... READ MORE

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