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Mutual attraction: What’s attracting brokers to mutual banks?

Australia’s customer-owned lenders are pulling out all the stops to draw in mortgage market share, frantically merging and consolidating to improve their offering and shore up future growth. We examine what’s attracting brokers to the mutual sector, which lenders are generating the strongest broker pull, and where operational friction is repelling growth
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COVER STORY

Mutual attraction: What’s attracting brokers to mutual banks?

Australia’s customer-owned lenders are pulling out all the stops to draw in mortgage market share, frantically merging and consolidating to improve their offering and shore up future growth. We examine what’s attracting brokers to the mutual sector, which lenders are generating the strongest broker pull, and where operational friction is repelling growth
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REGULARS

The Word: What do you think of the current clawback structure?

With the clawback conundrum back in the spotlight, this month we ask…

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News wrap August 2026

The biggest news stories from the month

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BY NAB

From plateau to breakthrough: Scaling a business under pressure

Scaling a business successfully requires strategy, discipline, and a customer-first focus. Speaking ...

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REGULARS

New Broker: Jay Nash, Empire Finance Mortgage Brokers

With a stellar reputation in commercial and small-business banking, Jay Nash shifted into broking, w...

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BY COMMONWEALTH BANK

Inside CBA’s broker strategy

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) national broker sales lead Michael Piper discusses how brokers ...

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REGULARS

Elite Broker: Regional charm

Bendigo-based broker Nathan Newlan has gone from strength to strength, transitioning from banking to...

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Mutual Bank Leaderboard 2026: Main attraction

Now in its 17th year of publication, the annual self-assessed survey asks mortgage and finance broke...

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Mutual Bank Leaderboard 2026: Room for improvement

Now in its 17th year of publication, the annual self-assessed survey asks mortgage and finance broke...

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BY P&N BANK

Why customer-owned banking is resonating with borrowers – and brokers

In a market with more borrower choice than ever, brokers are seeking lenders that deliver a seamless...

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FEATURES

Green lending: Plugging into opportunity

As borrowers place greater value on efficiency and long-term savings, green lending is presenting fr...

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BY GATEWAY BANK

Bringing green lending into the broker conversation

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape consumer decisions, Gateway Bank COO Zeb Drummond unpa...

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BY BRIDGIT

Bridging loans: How a short-term solution became a strategic tool

Once seen as a niche product, bridging loans are now in the mainstream, providing a valuable solutio...

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FEATURES

Clawback callback

As the broking industry renews calls for reform and some lenders begin revisiting their policies, we...

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FEATURES

New Broker Academy 2026

Across three action-packed weeks along Australia’s eastern seaboard, The Adviser’s 10th annual New B...

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REGULARS

Movers & Shakers

Let the industry know about your company’s new appointments and latest promotions. We want to share ...

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What do brokers do to unwind?

With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with...

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Donate to a good cause on Daffodil Day

Thousands of Australians are participating in the annual fundraising campaign

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Your Health in Mind

Broking can be a stressful job – but there are tools, techniques, and interventions you can harness ...

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BY LIBERTY

From new to confident: What brokers need to succeed

Liberty Network Services’ Matt Whyte explains why confidence – not tenure – defines early success an...

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Out & About

Our social page would be nothing without your input – be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference,...

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