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Why brokers need to shift to a business mindset

by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2022

A broker business coach has urged brokers to adopt a business mindset when building their brokerage by systemising...READ MORE

Banking on the big four?

by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2022

We take a look at how brokers have been rating the performance of the major banks this year, and why the face of the... READ MORE

Thinking green - Why demand for green loans is rising

by Annie Kane • 11 Aug 2022

The 2022 federal election was coined by many as the “climate election” as Australians took the polls to vent their... READ MORE

Unfinished Business - navigating Australia's construction crisis

by Annie Kane • 10 Aug 2022

Kate Aubrey explores the construction crisis gripping the nation, and how lenders are reacting to blowouts in... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ewan Ramsey, Ramsey Property Wealth

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Aug 2022

We catch up with Queensland’s Thought Leader of the Year 2022 to find out how he built his brokerage and his tips for... READ MORE

Smart succession planning

by Nick Young • 8 Aug 2022

Trail Homes’ Nick Young, in collaboration with SME accountant Justin Mastores, unpacks some key questions for those... READ MORE

The top questions to ask clients to demonstrate your value

by Annie Kane • 1 Aug 2022

Celebrating her 25th year in industry, broker Katrina Rowlands from Mortgage Success reveals the top questions she’s... READ MORE

Bringing it home for Australia’s disadvantaged young people

by Chris Slater • 1 Aug 2022

With this week marking Homelessness Week, AFG’s Chris Slater outlines why the mortgage broking industry is in prime... READ MORE

The sports stars of the broking industry

by Sam Nichols and Kate Aubrey • 29 Jul 2022

As the Commonwealth Games kicks off in the UK, we’re taking a look at some of the sporting stars who are now in the... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Adam Burstein, Core Finance Co

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Jul 2022

We catch up with WA's Broker of the Year 2022 to find out why he set up his own brokerage, how he's helping clients... READ MORE

In a dynamic commercial market, customers are increasingly relying on...

by Dino Pacella • 25 Jul 2022

With the current interest rate rises, rental concerns, property market ups and downs, and economic changes, more... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Sarcha Sagisaka, Success Finance Solutions

by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2022

We catch up with Sarcha Sagisaka to find out her journey into the broking space, the expectations and realities of... READ MORE

Why digital customer acquisition strategy is the key to success for...

by Anny Le Wilson • 15 Jul 2022

With Millennials now overtaking Baby Boomers as the predominant adult generation – ensuring you have a customer... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Katrina Lagos, Vision Finance Australia

by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Jul 2022

Co-founder of Vision Finance Australia, Katrina Lagos, recently spoke to the Elite Broker podcast to discuss how she... READ MORE

Controlling the strings

by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2022

The 2020s has so far featured a range of catastrophes and disasters – causing anxiety levels to spike. From a global... READ MORE

Labor's plan for housing

by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2022

How is the new government planning to tackle Australia’s housing affordability crisis?

The Word: How have you been supporting clients with housing...

by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2022

In the July 2022 edition of the magazine, we’re taking a look at housing affordability and what’s on offer to help... READ MORE

The Affordability Puzzle

by Annie Kane • 6 Jul 2022

In the last two years, property buying has been booming. The pandemic pushed property prices up rapidly which, when... READ MORE

Billion Dollar Broker Q&A: Mario Borg, Masters Broker Group

by Annie Kane • 5 Jul 2022

When Mario Borg entered the broking industry in 2004, he didn’t anticipate that he would establish two successful... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Emma Cattermole, Wealthfolio

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2022

We catch up with Emma Cattermole from Wealthfolio to hear her top tips for growing your own brokerage, how that... READ MORE

Brokers feel the pinch amid construction folds

by • 29 Jun 2022

As construction industry collapses have left thousands of Australians with half-finished homes, brokers are left... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz Zaki, OneSite Finance

by • 28 Jun 2022

After more than 17 years in the broking industry, we speak with Liz Zaki about her journey into broking and how... READ MORE

BDMs, credit assessor approval ratings starting to fall

by Annie Kane • 23 Jun 2022

While satisfaction with lender BDMs and credit assessors remains historically high, broker satisfaction scores have... READ MORE

The 5 things that the top brokers are doing to win business

by Christian Paterson • 21 Jun 2022

To run a successful mortgage broking business, you need to find the most efficient way to attract new clients.

Elite Broker Q&A: Caroline Mundey, Directional Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Jun 2022

Caroline Mundey, recent winner of the Editor’s Choice Award from the Better Business Awards in South Australia, sat... READ MORE

Broker value amplified in rising rate environment

by Annie Kane • 14 Jun 2022

OPINION The invaluable role that brokers play in providing mortgage and credit advice, budgeting help and emotional... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Peita Davies, MoneyQuest Penrith/Blue Mountains

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Jun 2022

In her 20th year of broking, we catch up with Peita Davies to find out all the tricks of the trade she’s picked up... READ MORE

Good Assets

by Annie Kane • 14 Jun 2022

Recent data has suggested that asset finance is becoming increasingly sought after among small and medium-sized... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Paul Hixon, Loan Market New Farm

by • 13 Jun 2022

In the wake of his Queensland BBA double win, we speak with Paul Hixon on his journey to become Broker of the Year and... READ MORE

Taking control of cash flow

by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2022

As the 2022 financial year comes to a close, what can small businesses do to effectively manage their cash flow moving... READ MORE

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