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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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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?

Elite Broker Q&A: Michelle Towner, Towner Finance

by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2021

We find out how Michelle Towner's brokerage is growing, why best interest duty prompted a change in her business, and... READ MORE

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

Valuation fluctuation: The rise and fall of property values

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021

The red-hot property market has moved at such a pace in the past year that, when coupled with lower levels of supply,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Boccaccio, Adelaide Commercial Finance

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2021

We find out how Jason Boccaccio established himself in SME finance, why he started a mortgage broking business, and... 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

Digitising mortgages

by • 8 Apr 2021

It’s been a year since COVID-19 hit and forced lenders and the market to pivot to adopt digital technology in the... 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

Finance, guaranteed?

by • 10 Mar 2021

In March 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the government would be providing finance support for small... 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

Securitisation: Levelling the playing field?

by • 10 Feb 2021

The securitisation market has been growing in Australia since the 1980s, with residential mortgage-backed securities a... READ MORE

Make mortgages great again: 4 recommendations from the ACCC

by • 8 Feb 2021

In December, the government released the final report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Home... READ MORE

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