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In Focus: The headwinds and opportunities in SME lending

by Annie Kane • 6 May 2026

What does a war in the Middle East have to do with an Australian small business? Potentially, everything. READ MORE

In Focus: Why deposit bonds belong in your toolkit

by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2026

In an increasingly competitive broker market, the ability to offer out-of-the-box solutions, such as deposit bonds, can... READ MORE

In Focus: Why cash flow now matters more than ever

by Ben Squires • 15 Apr 2026

With SMEs in the core industries underpinning the Australian economy under mounting pressure, brokers who can unlock... READ MORE

Finalist Showcase: Building sustainable broker businesses through...

by Ben Squires • 14 Apr 2026

After starting out in asset finance, Ivan David shifted his focus to residential mortgages and hasn’t looked back,... READ MORE

In Focus: Scaling your brokerage through strategic outsourcing

by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2026

As mortgage brokers look to transition from sole traders to small businesses, many are turning to offshore support to... READ MORE

In Focus: Accelerating mortgages through technological innovation

by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026

As the mortgage landscape undergoes rapid digital transformation, lenders are increasingly leveraging automation, AI,... READ MORE

In Focus: How Bankwest is innovating the broker experience

by Annie Kane • 18 Mar 2026

As Bankwest pivots to a digital-first model, the lender is doubling down on its commitment to the third-party channel... READ MORE

In Focus: What brokers need to know about commercial finance and the...

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2026

As optimism returns to the SME sector, commercial lending is booming. With businesses rebuilding margins and household... READ MORE

In Focus: How Ubank delivers a simple path to a fast loan

by Ben Squires • 25 Feb 2026

As part of its commitment to improvement, Ubank has rebuilt its lodgement platform to deliver one of the fastest and... READ MORE

In Focus: How this lender is supporting the out of the ORD(E)inary

by Annie Kane • 18 Feb 2026

As demographic shifts, rising complexity, and evolving income trends reshape the lending landscape, brokers have a... READ MORE

In Focus: Funding growth and succession in broking

by Annie Kane • 28 Jan 2026

As more brokers plan retirement and more firms grow via acquisition, knowing your trail book value (and how to fund... READ MORE

In Focus: Where the SME landscape is heading in 2026

by Ben Squires • 14 Jan 2026

As the new calendar year begins, many SMEs are shifting focus from getting by to actively planning for growth, taking... READ MORE

In Focus: Unlocking movement in the property market with smarter...

by Annie Kane • 7 Jan 2026

As more Australians look to upsize, downsize, or relocate in a fast-moving property market, bridging finance is... READ MORE

In Focus: Becoming your best broking self in 2026

by Annie Kane • 17 Dec 2025

As more mortgage brokers look to elevate their performance and build sustainable, scalable businesses, broker coaching... READ MORE

In Focus: Navigating the private credit space for brokers

by Ben Squires • 19 Nov 2025

As Australia’s private credit sector continues to grow, operators such as Aquamore provide brokers with an... READ MORE

Winner Showcase: Leading with integrity in asset finance

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2025

As director of Sydney-based brokerage The Asset Finance Shop, Colin Evans is dedicated to finding tailored solutions... READ MORE

In Focus: How tech is helping brokers tap into SME finance

by Ben Squires • 6 Nov 2025

As one of Australia’s leading SME lenders, Prospa delivers practical, tech-driven solutions that help brokers support... READ MORE

In Focus: How MSA helped ING become the sixth-largest bank in 90 days

by Ben Squires • 5 Nov 2025

For more than 30 years, MSA National has been transforming the loan documentation process – partnering with some of... READ MORE

Winner Showcase: Mastering the fundamentals of commercial broking

by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2025

Former financial planner Son Pham’s career continues to go from strength to strength, and now, as managing director... READ MORE

In Focus: Laying the foundations for a successful broking business

by Ben Squires • 28 Oct 2025

Building a successful brokerage may seem like a daunting prospect, but if you get the fundamentals right, you’re... READ MORE

In Focus: Navigating the commercial finance landscape

by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2025

The commercial finance sector is rapidly evolving, with private lenders increasingly stepping up to provide accelerated... READ MORE

In Focus: How this new broker tool aims to silence the...

by Annie Kane • 24 Sep 2025

Self-employed lending has typically been seen as more complex and time-consuming, leading borrowers and brokers alike... READ MORE

In Focus: The professionalisation of the mortgage broking industry

by Annie Kane • 17 Sep 2025

Earlier this year, a new, professional designation was unveiled exclusively for experienced mortgage brokers – the... READ MORE

In Focus: The boom in private lending

by Annie Kane • 10 Sep 2025

Private lending in Australia is experiencing a boom, creating new opportunities for brokers and borrowers. But what... READ MORE

In Focus: Navigating the world of SMSF lending

by Ben Squires • 3 Sep 2025

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending offers brokers a chance to diversify, but it’s also a niche full of nuance,... READ MORE

In Focus: How brokers helped build AMP Bank’s new lending...

by Annie Kane • 20 Aug 2025

This month, AMP Bank officially launched its new home loan origination platform, a major milestone in the lender’s... READ MORE

In Focus: How to navigate trail book buying and selling in today’s...

by Annie Kane • 13 Aug 2025

What makes a great trail book – and how can brokers maximise their business value? We sit down with Trailblazer... READ MORE

In Focus: Building a diverse broking industry

by Finsure • 30 Jul 2025

What does it take to make the broking industry more diverse? We sit down with Finsure’s Fatima Dib to discover how... READ MORE

In Focus: Supporting brokers in a changing lending landscape

by Ben Squires • 16 Jul 2025

Complex lending challenges make it more important than ever for lenders to truly understand brokers’ needs and to... READ MORE