Totally tech

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace and the mortgage broking industry has been fully embracing the trend. It seems that brokers have more tools than ever to enhance their services, streamline operations, and offer clients a more seamless experience. From AI-driven insights to digital platforms that simplify loan processes, technology is accelerating forward faster than we could have imagined just a few years ago. In this issue, we dive into the ways brokers can harness this technological revolution to stay ahead of the curve and drive their businesses forward.

In our cover story on page 16, we explore the rise of tech in mortgage broking, covering the lending, aggregator, and fintech space to showcase some of the new and cool things being launched for the channel. And, on page 4, we’ve asked brokers what tools and tech they are loving at the moment.

By harnessing technology, brokers are able to free up time to focus on new areas of growth, such as construction finance. In the New build feature (page 24), Ben Squires unpacks the complexities of construction finance and how brokers are unlocking value for their clients.

Another area for growth is in self-employed lending. With more Australians embracing self-employment, understanding their unique needs is key for brokers. In Self-assured (page 30), sponsored by Pepper Money, we highlight strategies for assisting self-employed borrowers and how brokers can capitalise on this growing market segment.

And last but not least, we’re reliving some of the highlights of our recent Better Business Summit 2025 (page 34), run in partnership with NAB, and revealing all the winners of the state-based awards (page 38). Congratulations to all the winners for 2025! Don’t forget to check out the Elite Broker profile with one of the award winners, Melissa Gielnik from Smart Lending (recently crowned Best Residential Broker Victoria/Tasmania), who shares her passion for the broking industry on page 12.

We hope this edition inspires you to leverage the latest trends and insights to accelerate your success in the industry. As always, we’d love to hear from you – email us at [email protected] with your thoughts, feedback, or story ideas.

EDITORIAL
Editor: Annie Kane
Commercial content writer:
Ben Squires
Production manager: Lyndsey Fall
Production editor: Risnie Ann Galon

OFFICE
Accounts: Chris Brace
Media coordinator: Anthony Lee
Marketing manager: Demii Kalavritinos
Deputy head of content: Emma Ryan
Director, commercial growth: Russell Stephenson
Director: Alex Whitlock

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Commercial director, mortgage and finance: Michael Magee
Media strategist: David McCartney, Megan Benson

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Designer: Sheriel Paez

OFFICE
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Media coordinator: Anthony Lee
Marketing manager: Demii Kalavritinos
Director, commercial growth: Russell Stephenson
Director: Alex Whitlock

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