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New Broker Q&A: Adele Andrews, director, Australian Property Home...

by Reporter • 8 Dec 2022

After two years of establishing Australian Property Home Loans, director, Adele Andrews, is switching strategies to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Grant Rheuben, Loan Market Victoria

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Dec 2022

Grant Rheuben of Loan Market in Victoria speaks to The Adviser coming off his big win at the Australian Broking Awards,... READ MORE

Why the Consumer Data Right isn’t ready (yet) to help solve SME...

by Graham Strain • 5 Dec 2022

Despite open banking and the Consumer Data Right accelerating transformation in consumer finance, there's still more to... READ MORE

Mentorship matters

by Annie Kane • 14 Nov 2022

Having a good mentor is key to business success, especially for new brokers just starting out. But brokers are... READ MORE

The Word: How did you choose your mentor?

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2022

While it’s a two-year industry requirement for new brokers to join a mentorship program, finding the right mentor is... READ MORE

Hacking the hack attack

by Fabian Cotter • 9 Nov 2022

After the high-profile data breaches of Optus, Medibank and Woolworths, businesses across the nation have been... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Nathan Bennett, The Loan Company

by Jasmine Siljic • 9 Nov 2022

Nathan Bennett of The Loan Company speaks to The Adviser about his transition from banking into broking, the biggest... READ MORE

Bringing Mo Men together

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2022

As Movember gets into full swing, we catch up with Queensland-based broker Mark Winter to find out more about how his... READ MORE

Out & About: November 2022

by Reporter • 3 Nov 2022

Our social page would be nothing without your input — be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference, function, party,... READ MORE

Budget 2022/23: What’s in it for housing?

by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2022

The federal Treasurer has pledged to bring online a million more houses, with affordable housing a key element of its... READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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 Malavika Santhebennur • 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 Reporter • 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 Fabian Cotter • 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 look 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 Reporter • 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 Reporter • 27 Sep 2022

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