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Elite Broker Q&A: Paul Biddle, Mortgage Rate Finder
by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2025
Sydney broker Paul Biddle has followed an unconventional path into broking, having served in the army and owned a dance... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Andrew Wallace, CPC Lending Solutions
by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2025
Andrew “Backman” Wallace made a name for himself as one of the biggest wrestlers on the Pro Wrestling Australia... READ MORE

Why ASIC’s review of the debt and credit repair sector is welcome

by Victoria Coster • 23 Jul 2025
The regulator’s review of the debt management and credit repair industry is a critical and long-awaited step toward... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Matt Pongrass, Certe Finance

by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025
After leaving banking eight years ago to become a broker, Matt Pongrass quickly established himself as a leading broker... READ MORE

The building boom could determine broker success in FY26

by Chris Meaker • 17 Jul 2025
A new building boom in capital cities – driven by government incentives, affordability issues, and renewed confidence... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: George Massouridis, Mortgage Navigators
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2025
Having started his own brokerage 25 years ago, George Massouridis from Mortgage Navigators has charted the course of... READ MORE

Why the ‘lone wolf’ broker model is fading fast
by Nick Young • 10 Jul 2025
Australia’s mortgage broking industry is experiencing a profound shift, with surging market share driving a move from... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Peter Savage, Savage Money
by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025
An avid interest in property and wealth creation spurred Peter Savage to try his luck as a mortgage broker in 2022.... READ MORE

How to build a high-performance pit crew for your brokerage
by Christian Paterson • 30 Jun 2025
Scaling a mortgage broking business requires strategic planning, effective delegation, and a well-structured team with... READ MORE
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Could new fees cause mutual banking merger momentum to fade?
by Will Paige • 24 Jun 2025
Proposed regulatory fees for merger assessments could exceed $1 million, potentially slowing further consolidation... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Chris Bates, Alcove
by Ben Squires • 16 Jun 2025
After settling $329 million across 412 loans last financial year, Chris Bates took the top spot in The Adviser’s... READ MORE

Losing the Advantedge: Is this the death of bank wholesale funding?
by Annie Kane • 13 Jun 2025
OPINION With Advantedge closing its doors, does this mark the beginning of the end of bank wholesale funding? And what... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Spencer Clarke, Cube Home Loans
by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2025
Spencer Clarke, a mortgage broker at Cube Home Loans in Queensland, shares his journey into the broking industry. He... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Scott Bament, Mortgage Choice Morphett Vale
by Ben Squires • 3 Jun 2025
With a focus on culture, South Australia-based broker Scott Bament has created an environment where brokers can learn... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Sam McDonald, Atlas Broker
by Ben Squires • 27 May 2025
A passion for learning persuaded Sam McDonald to trade in his mining gear for a career in commercial finance at Atlas... READ MORE

Limited recourse borrowing arrangements: Setting the record straight
by Mark Kevin • 23 May 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ decision on LRBAs is a win for SMSFs and debunks several myths about using super for housing,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Gus Gilkeson, Grow Capital
by Reporter • 19 May 2025
Gus Gilkeson founded Grow Capital 11 years ago and, alongside business partner Nick Wormald, has turned his passion for... READ MORE

Why banks must evolve to meet the changing needs of retirees
by Alexis George • 15 May 2025
Lenders need to be creating new lending products to meet the evolving needs of Australian borrowers, including... READ MORE

Post-election shake-up: What the industry needs to know about new...
by Craig Green • 13 May 2025
Craig Green, managing partner of Green Mortgage Lawyers, unpacks the post-election lending landscape and what lenders... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Estelle Dejeans, FINANS Brokers
by Reporter • 5 May 2025
In the space of 12 months, Estelle Dejean has turned her new business into an award-winning brokerage in Queensland.... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicole Kennedy, Verity Finance Group
by Will Paige • 28 Apr 2025
Verity Finance founder Nicole Kennedy reflects on how she got her start in broking, her focus on construction loans,... READ MORE

Brokers who ignore AI will be left behind – staying ahead is easy
by Julian Fayad • 28 Apr 2025
Brokers who snub AI today will be obsolete tomorrow, so the industry needs to adapt fast or get left behind, says... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Redom Syed, Flint
by Will Paige • 21 Apr 2025
Flint co-founder and COO Redom Syed shares what it takes to succeed as a broker and his prediction for homebuying... READ MORE

Why brokers across Australia are struggling to scale their businesses
by Christian Paterson • 17 Apr 2025
Spending weeks on the road with the Better Business Summit has given me a unique insight into the common problems that... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Christian Stevens, Flint
by Will Paige • 15 Apr 2025
Why Flint CEO and co-founder Christian Stevens merged his business, the realities of starting a brokerage, and emerging... READ MORE