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Gearing Up: Equipment finance sector report

by Annie Kane • 10 May 2023

With the end of the financial year approaching, many SMEs will be seeking to take advantage of their instant asset...READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Anthony O'Flynn, IFA Mortgages

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 May 2023

Owner and senior mortgage adviser at Sydney-based IFA Mortgages, Anthony O'Flynn, recently sat down with the Elite... READ MORE

Wellness: ‘Recovering the person I am supposed to be’

by Annie Kane • 9 May 2023

James Brett of Truly Finance was the recent recipient of the Wellness Advocate of the Year NSW/ACT at the Better... READ MORE

Will the federal budget really deliver what SMEs need?

by Wayne Morris • 5 May 2023

Small businesses will be “front and centre” in the federal budget, but will this deliver what they really need?... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nick Bartel, MoneyQuest, SA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 May 2023

Based in Nairne, South Australia, MoneyQuest franchise owner, finance specialist, and broker Nick Bartel was one of the... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Mel Smith, Aussie Home Loans QLD

by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Apr 2023

On the heels of winning the Editor’s Choice award at the Better Business Awards Qld 2023, Aussie Home Loans broker... READ MORE

Should the RBA board only meet 8 times a year?

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2023

OPINION An RBA fit for the future has suggested that the central bank should have two boards and should meet eight... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Fabien Tribe, The Lending Lab

by • 19 Apr 2023

Having worked in the mortgage and finance industry in a range of roles at aggregators, brokerages, and banks, Fabien... READ MORE

Why SMEs are banking on brokers to grow revenue in 2023

by Annie Kane • 18 Apr 2023

Economic conditions may be signalling a tighter year ahead, but business confidence is high and brokers are in... READ MORE

Wellness April 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2023

With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

The Word: What tech tools do you use in your business?

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2023

With technology coming on leaps and bounds in the mortgage and broking process, we wanted to know what tech tools... READ MORE

Serious about cyber

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2023

Cyber security continues to be the dominant security concern for Australia — with more work going on across industry... READ MORE

Lightning fast: The tech helping brokers deliver loans in a flash

by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2023

There’s been an explosion of new tech in the broking industry the past few years, with fantastic innovations and... READ MORE

Efficiency and quality tips for new and part-time brokers

by Demal George • 10 Apr 2023

Mortgage broking is a competitive industry, with more than 19,000 brokers trying to get a share of the loan portfolio.... READ MORE

Mythbusting the NSW stamp duty reform

by Theo Chambers • 27 Mar 2023

First-home buyers in NSW can now opt to pay stamp duty or an annual property tax, but which one works out better? Shore... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Kerry Kalendra, MTA Mortgage Brokers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Mar 2023

Founder and director of Victora-based brokerage MTA Mortgage Brokers, Kerry Kalendra, recently sat down for the Elite... READ MORE

The Word: What trends are you seeing from regional borrowers?

by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2023

As we come out of the regional boom, brokers share what trends they’re starting to see in 2023

How can brokers and buyer’s agents work better together?

by Veronica Morgan • 15 Mar 2023

A good working relationship between a values-aligned mortgage broker and buyer’s agent can be extremely beneficial... READ MORE

Broking in the regions

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2023

While regional brokers are familiar with the ebb and flow of running a small business in the regions, these last few... READ MORE

Passing the baton

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2023

Starting and growing a successful business might be the obvious priorities for mortgage brokers, but do far too few... READ MORE

Lessons from the Great Resignation

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2023

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in 2020, there has been a shift in how people think about their work/life... READ MORE

Out and About: Feb/Mar 2023

by Annie Kane • 9 Mar 2023

A snapshot of some of the events, seminars and functions from the mortgage and broking... READ MORE

Regional roundabout

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2023

Just as the pandemic created one of the biggest social and lifestyle shifts, with a mass migration from the capital... READ MORE

Gender parity key to a stronger Australian mortgage broking industry

by Nicole Tosev • 8 Mar 2023

Nicole Tosev, program lead of AFG Women on the Move, unpacks why gender parity is key in... READ MORE

How Lendi became the most valuable brokerage in the country

by Annie Kane • 7 Mar 2023

From a start-up in 2013 to a $935-million valuation in 2021, Lendi has come a long way from the call centre on Pitt... READ MORE

Payroll tax overreach an ‘absolutely criminal act’

by Alex Whitlock • 6 Mar 2023

Momentum Markets director Alex Whitlock outlines why he believes the payroll tax issue facing aggregators is a... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Tom Carmody, Craft Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Feb 2023

After leaving his last job as an electrician and entering the broker space just over two years ago, Tom Carmody has... READ MORE

A look back at PLAN, Choice and FAST

by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2023

Aggregator brands PLAN Australia, Choice Aggregation and FAST are the latest to be ‘retired’ as the broking... READ MORE

How brokers are getting lead generation wrong (and how to do it right)

by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Feb 2023

A coach has outlined why being “boring” holds the key to generating leads rather than chasing the new and... READ MORE

Why high-net-worth clients want broker partnerships: Coach

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Feb 2023

Brokers have been pushed to become a partner and “validator” to attract high-net-worth clients and nail their value... READ MORE

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