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White label bonanza as aggregators look to differentiate

by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2022

ANALYSIS As competition among the aggregators heats up, more groups are looking to differentiate through new white...READ MORE

Staying calm amidst the chaos

by Nick Young • 31 Oct 2022

How to maintain optimal performance and why ‘crazy busy’ doesn’t cut it.

Elite Broker Q&A: Scott Seng, MoneyQuest Balwyn

by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Oct 2022

Commercial broker from MoneyQuest Balwyn Scott Seng recently sat down with The Adviser’s Elite Broker to talk about... READ MORE

Brokers return to non-banks as pricing improves: Broker Pulse

by Annie Kane • 19 Oct 2022

Despite all lenders raising variable rates, the non-banks have seen a resurgence in broker popularity due to their... READ MORE

Tips on spotting tailwinds in a property correction

by Annie Kane • 19 Oct 2022

As housing supply and demand “rebalance”, new opportunities are emerging for Australian real estate and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Daniel Gold, Long Property

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Oct 2022

Daniel Gold of Long Property speaks to The Adviser about how he’s been building his business, the secrets to his... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Rory Sercombe, Own Home Loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Oct 2022

Rory Sercombe of Own Home Loans speaks to The Adviser about how he runs his independent brokerage and why he’s... READ MORE

Set yourself free: Brokers reveal the benefits of outsourcing

by Annie Kane • 5 Oct 2022

Many brokers may still see outsourcing as costly and risky. But for others, getting help has been the best growth... READ MORE

Building a brokerage: Strong foundations for a thriving broking...

by Annie Kane • 5 Oct 2022

While running a business is no easy feat, prior preparation prevents poor performance, as the old adage goes. Given the... READ MORE

Recharge and reset yourself to align with your best self

by Sleiman “Slayman” Abou-Hamdan • 3 Oct 2022

In today’s uncertain, complex, and ambiguously fast-paced world, it’s essential to be able to recharge and remain... READ MORE

Managing mortgages

by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2022

Mortgage managers are making a strong comeback at the moment — but what are they, exactly? Annie Kane takes a... READ MORE

Building work-life balance

by Shandel McAuliffe • 3 Oct 2022

As a broker, being responsible for managing your own time and output might be very attractive, but the other side to... READ MORE

The Word: Why did you become a broker?

by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2022

Whether it’s running an independent business, owning a franchise or operating within a branch, mortgage broking is an... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Morgan Owen, Penny Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Sep 2022

After speaking at the MFAA conference earlier this year, director and finance specialist at Penny Finance, Morgan Owen,... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Blake Edwards, director, B.E. Astute

by • 27 Sep 2022

Becoming an Olympian takes persistence and determination — something water polo athlete-turned-mortgage broker Blake... READ MORE

Non-majors in high demand among brokers: Report

by • 23 Sep 2022

As borrowers rush to review their home loans amid rate hikes, their preferences drove more brokers to choose non-major... READ MORE

Opinion: Get ready for a new breed of broker

by James Mitchell • 16 Sep 2022

Mortgage broking is on the cusp of an exciting new age in which loan writers become business managers and salaried... READ MORE

Talk the talk

by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2022

Communication is a key leadership skill, according to a new report, but – thankfully – it’s a skill set that can... READ MORE

Aggregation consolidation

by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2022

Aggregators are arguably one of the most important business partners a broker will have. Not only do they provide... READ MORE

The people’s lenders: Why borrowers are turning to customer-owned...

by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2022

The mutual sector has been on a growth path recently, with customer satisfaction hitting new heights. Annie Kane takes... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Nathan Martin, Mobile Mortgage Advice

by • 13 Sep 2022

With a wealth of finance knowledge and a passion for helping people, the transition from banking and disability support... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nathan Hogan, iFin Capital

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Sep 2022

Principal of iFin Capital, Nathan Hogan, sat down with Elite Broker to talk about his career as a leading asset finance... READ MORE

Brokers hold the key to helping lenders keep their customers

by Adam Grocke • 31 Aug 2022

As borrowers rely on their brokers for guidance through these turbulent times, Sherlok founder and CEO Adam Grocke... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Tom Trbojevic, iFin Capital

by Jessica Penny • 31 Aug 2022

While scoring his way to success with the Manly Sea Eagles, Tom “Turbo” Trbojevic is also tackling a new passion as... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Emmanuel Marios, Derwent Finance

by Jasmine Siljic • 29 Aug 2022

Emmanuel Marios of Derwent Finance was crowned Victorian/Tasmanian Finance Broker of the Year at the Better Business... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz McRae, Loan Market Geelong

by Annie Kane • 26 Aug 2022

Liz McRae of Loan Market Geelong was named the Best Regional Broker in Victoria/Tasmania at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE

New Broker profile: Why Melissa Wright took the leap into broking

by • 17 Aug 2022

With a “99 per cent success rate”, we find out how Queensland’s recently crowned Best Newcomer, Melissa Wright,... READ MORE

The Word: How are you helping clients navigate the current...

by Annie Kane • 17 Aug 2022

As building companies collapse and prices blow out, we wanted to know how brokers are helping support clients through... READ MORE

Lightning Fast: How speedy approvals are done

by Annie Kane • 16 Aug 2022

Turnarounds have improved radically in the last few years, as more lenders adopt technology and regulation changes to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Cuerel, Mortgage Innovations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Aug 2022

Jason Cuerel of Mortgage Innovations was crowned Queensland’s broker with the Best Customer Service, while his... READ MORE

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