Broker
Yellow Brick Road to push further into broker channel
by • 2 Mar 2022
The brokerage and aggregation group has revealed its strategy to drive up its broker footprint as a means to increase...READ MORE
How this broker is making finance black and white for borrowers
by Robyn Tongol • 1 Mar 2022
Taking the ‘grey’ out of finance is what drives Peter Vassilis, managing director of NSW-based brokerage Black and... READ MORE
RBA reveals March rate decision
by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Mar 2022
The Reserve Bank has revealed its latest cash rate call, as the majority of mortgage brokers have tipped there will be... READ MORE
Brokers encouraged to ‘give a hand’, as floods continue
by • 1 Mar 2022
While financial assistance pours in for residents impacted by the flood emergency, managing director of FBAA is urging... READ MORE
Former treasurer Peter Costello highlights value of brokers
by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2022
Mortgage brokers provide an “extremely valuable service” that “should be properly remunerated”, according to... READ MORE
AFG broker settlements surge
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Feb 2022
Settlements under the aggregator’s mortgage and commercial brokers had accelerated during the six months to December,... READ MORE
Former broker permanently banned from credit industry
by • 28 Feb 2022
The decision will prevent the broker, previously charged over a misleading credit licence application, from engaging in... READ MORE
Assetline Capital joins FAST lending panel
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Feb 2022
FAST brokers will now have access to bridging, long-term horizon mortgages and construction loans from the specialist... READ MORE
MAB recruits ex-Choice, FAST, PLAN marketing head
by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Feb 2022
Mortgage Advice Bureau has named a new executive, as it positions itself for growth in the Australian market.
READ MORE‘Price of broker being passed onto customer’: Stephen Jones MP
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2022
The cost of broker commissions is “priced into the cost of a mortgage”, the shadow financial services minister has... READ MORE
‘Give us a chance’: ANZ group head of retail asks brokers
by Annie Kane • 23 Feb 2022
“Significant progress” has been made in the bank’s turnaround times for brokers, the group executive of retail... READ MORE
How this new broker wrote $80m in his 1st year
by Robyn Tongol • 22 Feb 2022
Writing $80 million in your first year of broking is an impressive feat for any broker, let alone a regional one, but... READ MORE
In case you missed it (the week ending 18 February)
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2022
The weekly round-up of some of the biggest news stories in the broking industry from the week ending 18... READ MORE
NAB reveals key business sectors primed for broker help
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2022
The major bank’s head of behavioural and industry economics revealed target sectors brokers could be supporting as... READ MORE
How winning awards lifts accountability, motivation
by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2022
An Adelaide-based broker and past award winner has urged his peers in South Australia to nominate for the 2022 Better... READ MORE
Aussie celebrates 30th anniversary
by Annie Kane • 16 Feb 2022
The major brokerage is today (16 February) marking 30 years in business and preparing for “a new era of growth” as... READ MORE
Prioritise customer outcomes when diversifying, says CAFBA
by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Feb 2022
Brokers seeking to diversify should work to secure education, mentor advice and accreditations for the sake of... READ MORE
How brokers and accountants can best service SMEs
by Robyn Tongol • 15 Feb 2022
For brokers writing SME finance, having a close working relationship with an accountant is an absolute must. We find... READ MORE
CBA launches broker training hub
by Annie Kane • 14 Feb 2022
The major bank has launched a new Third-Party Banking Training Hub to provide brokers with training and professional... READ MORE
Ex-broker pleads guilty to false statement
by • 14 Feb 2022
A former NSW mortgage broker faces up to 12 months imprisonment after conceding they filed a false statement to ASIC in... READ MORE
ALI Group balloons national BDM presence
by • 14 Feb 2022
The mortgage protection provider has expanded its business development team across the country, with seven new... READ MORE
How this husband-wife team make running a brokerage look Peasy
by Robyn Tongol • 8 Feb 2022
Last year, the directors of North Sydney-based brokerage Peasy both celebrated several award wins and capped off the... READ MORE
New non-bank lender launches
by Annie Kane • 7 Feb 2022
A new non-bank lender, Source Funding, has launched to market, offering residential, investor and SMSF loans to... READ MORE
How diversification was key for the Finance Broker of the Year 2021
by Robyn Tongol • 1 Feb 2022
Running a fully diversified brokerage requires a strong team. The Finance Broker of the Year 2021, Tony Bice, reveals... READ MORE
Broker associations welcome ALP remuneration position
by Annie Kane • 1 Feb 2022
Leaders from the mortgage broking industry have welcomed the news that the Labor Party would not seek to change broker... READ MORE
Major bank apologises for commission payment delays
by Annie Kane • 31 Jan 2022
The big four bank has offered an apology to brokers after a “technical issue” resulted in commission payments to... READ MORE