Market and product trends

The best in the business

by Lucy Dean • 1 Sep 2017

In a year of disruption, compliance changes and remuneration reviews, brokers have been working ever harder to... READ MORE

Meet the game-changers

by and James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2017

Whether it’s harnessing the power of digital technology or outsourcing processes, these brokers are finding... READ MORE

Clients for life: First home buyers

by Lucy Dean • 5 Jul 2017

In the first of our three-part series exploring the various life stages of borrowers, The Adviser tackles the growing... READ MORE

Regional broker succeeding with financial planning

by Reporter • 20 Apr 2017

A triple-award winning regional broker has revealed how financial planning, working hour flexibility and technology has... READ MORE

Mean Machine

by Tim Neary • 23 Jan 2017

When Michael Delany retired from his high-profile competitive swimming career in the 1980s, he didn't think he would... READ MORE

Case study: Pepper Money

by Francesca Krakue • 16 Dec 2016

Meet Ben and Avril. Although their application didn’t meet traditional lending criteria, Pepper Money was able to... READ MORE

Broker profile: Paul Dwyer

by Francesca Krakue • 16 Dec 2016

With aged care finance becoming increasingly significant for Australia’s ageing population, La Trobe Financial broker... READ MORE

A history of broker ads

by Reporter • 16 Dec 2016

If you ask the average person to name the major banks, chances are they’d be able to tell you at least four. But ask... READ MORE

Productivity with Stuart Donaldson

by Reporter • 16 Dec 2016

With the Christmas break just around the corner, The Adviser catches up with Stuart Donaldson, founder and owner of... READ MORE

Breaking into broking

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2016

The draws of the mortgage broking industry have long been known: unlimited earnings; flexible working hours; and... READ MORE

Running to Rio

by Georgia Brown • 12 May 2016

Mortgage broker Brad Scott couldn’t run a full lap of the oval in late 2006. Since then, he has donned medals at two... READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: Jon Colley, Loan Wize, Maroochydore, Qld

by Georgia Brown • 12 May 2016

The Adviser chats to Loan Wize broker Jon Colley

'My broker's big mistake'

by Anthony Java • 12 May 2016

Brokers pride themselves on dealing with borrowers day in, day out, knowing how to find the best deal and solving all... READ MORE

5 trends affecting your clients

by Jason Black • 12 May 2016

With the escalation in investor lending activity in recent years, many mortgage brokers would have been relying on... READ MORE

Switching aggregators: The winds of change

by Huntley Mitchell • 1 May 2016

The third-party channel is evolving at a rapid rate, so how can brokers stay ahead – let alone keep up – in this... READ MORE

More than a mortgage broker

by Georgia Brown • 14 Apr 2016

Sarah Wells always wanted to be a polo pony groom – then a chance meeting changed her career direction. Now she’s a... READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: George Farmer, Aussie, Bundaberg, Qld

by Georgia Brown • 14 Apr 2016

The Adviser chats to Aussie broker George Farmer

A shining example

by Emma Ryan • 7 Mar 2016

What could you be doing to stand out against your competitors? In this special feature, The Adviser’s Emma Ryan... READ MORE

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Broker Spotlight: Sam Crowley, Able Finance Services

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Mar 2016

The Adviser chats to Able Finance Services broker Sam Crowley

Broker Spotlight: Bertie Stanley, Stanley Finance

by Reporter • 2 Mar 2016

The Adviser chats to Stanley Finance broker Bertie Stanley

Broker profile: Simon Orbell, Smartmove

by Jack Needham • 1 Mar 2016

Smartmove’s Simon Orbell explains why brokers need to emotionally sell specialist lending to their... READ MORE

Broker profile: Hank ‘The Bank’ Hong, Home Loan Experts

by Georgia Brown • 1 Mar 2016

Home Loan Experts’ Hank Hong explains the ins and outs of specialist lending, and why the new generation of brokers... READ MORE

In the driver's seat

by reporter • 1 Mar 2016

Decades ago, asset finance may have conjured up images of seedy salesmen and overstocked car yards – but in 2016... READ MORE

The life cycle of a client

by Emma Ryan • 1 Mar 2016

In this feature, The Adviser explores how Pepper’s suite of products can be suitable for every client, at any stage... READ MORE

Q&A with Joanna James

by Reporter • 2 Feb 2016

We uncover the secret weapon of Mortgage Ezy co-founder Joanna James.

In focus: Mark Roberts, Breakaway Finance Group, QLD

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016

Mark ‘The Fridge’ Roberts, managing director of Breakaway Finance Group in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast,... READ MORE

Q&A with a referral partner: Accountant

by Emma Ryan • 1 Feb 2016

In this Q&A, The Adviser speaks to Eddie Chung, partner at BDO in Brisbane.

Broker Spotlight: Trevor Ryan, Aussie Home Loans

by Reporter • 12 Jan 2016

The Adviser chats to Aussie mobile broker Trevor Ryan

Q&A: Thought leadership with Mark Bilton

by • 4 Dec 2015

In this Q&A, leadership expert at Thought Patrol and former group managing director of Gloria Jean’s Coffees,... READ MORE