Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

The new world of trail: From a blunt instrument to a strategic wealth...

by Nick Young • 15 Sep 2025

Trail is no longer just a passive income stream for brokers – it’s becoming a strategic asset to fund growth,... READ MORE

Why open banking’s potential in Australia is still waiting to be...

by Brett Stanford • 22 Aug 2025

Open banking is finally delivering real, measurable value, but to reach its full potential, industry, regulators, and... READ MORE

Banks want more proprietary flow? Time to clean up introducer risk

by David Hyman • 21 Aug 2025

Proprietary lending isn’t “better for customers” until banks clean up introducer pipelines, says David Hyman, CEO... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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