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New Broker: Finding a niche in commercial finance

by Kate Aubrey • 19 Dec 2023

After nine years with a major bank, Nick Ash transitioned into broking, specialising in commercial finance. Though new... READ MORE

New Broker: Why AFL star Tom Rockliff became a broker

by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2023

After a glittering career at Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide, footballer Tom Rockliff is now setting his sights on... READ MORE

New Broker: Why starting a franchise was a good option in regional...

by Kate Aubrey • 24 Oct 2023

Discover how new broker Martin Reidy overcame challenges of assembling the perfect team and finding skilled... READ MORE

New Broker: From banking to broking

by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2023

In this episode of the New Broker podcast, host Annie Kane is joined by Shubham Bhaskar from diversified brokerage... READ MORE

New Broker: From refugee to successful mortgage broker

by Kate Aubrey • 15 Aug 2023

Finance broker Mohsen Shahsavarzdeh shares his journey from fleeing Iran to being detained on Christmas Island before... READ MORE

New Broker: Making the switch to independent

by Kate Aubrey • 18 Jul 2023

Tommy Anderson always knew he wanted to start his own mortgage brokerage and has hit the ground running, having written... READ MORE

New Broker: Tech tools for new brokers

by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2023

Earlier this year, The Adviser hosted its New Broker Academy 2023, sharing insights and strategies to help new and... READ MORE

New Broker: Secrets to success

by Kate Aubrey • 13 Jun 2023

In this episode, Nicola Cranswick shares her secrets to succeeding as a new broker. READ MORE

New Broker: How podcasts paved the way to mortgage broking

by • 30 May 2023

Meet Jack Fouracre, a former Australian hurdles champion-turned-property investor and mortgage broker. Discover how his... READ MORE

New Broker: Broking as brothers

by Annie Kane • 17 May 2023

Brokers Blake and Reece Thorn never intended to follow in their father’s footsteps into broking, but both ended up... READ MORE

New Broker: How tech opportunities are helping Fabien Tribe succeed

by Kate Aubrey • 12 Apr 2023

Fabien Tribe, founder of The Lending Lab, has the trifecta of mortgage broking experience. Having worked in the... READ MORE

New Broker: How Jen Hughes is making a mark as a franchise owner on...

by Kate Aubrey • 21 Mar 2023

Getting over the two-year hurdle was made easy for Jen Hughes at Mortgage Choice Merimbula, being surrounded by a... READ MORE

New Broker: Tom Carmody, Craft Financial

by Annie Kane • 21 Feb 2023

Electrician-turned-broker Tom Carmody came into industry just over two years ago and has been busy amping up his... READ MORE

New Broker: How patience is the key to success for this new broker

by Kate Aubrey • 24 Jan 2023

Stepping into the industry only seven months ago, Dean Naylor from Mortgage Choice Springwood shares why now was the... READ MORE

New Broker: Patrick Johnson, Mortgage Choice Sutherland

by Annie Kane • 3 Jan 2023

Despite being raised by successful brokers, it wasn’t until the pandemic hit that Patrick Johnson, broker at Mortgage... READ MORE

New Broker: How Lendi Group is supporting new brokers

by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2022

Brad Cramb, chief executive of distribution at the Lendi Group, shares his top tips for broker success. READ MORE

New Broker: How Adele Andrews changed strategies to succeed in the...

by Kate Aubrey • 30 Nov 2022

While she’s only been in the industry for two years, Adele Andrews is making a mark on the lives of hundreds of... READ MORE

New Broker: Top tips for success from NextGen

by Annie Kane • 23 Nov 2022

Renee Blethyn, a former broker and current head of broker partnerships at NextGen — the parent company behind... READ MORE

New Broker: How WA’s Best Newcomer hit the ground running

by Kate Aubrey • 2 Nov 2022

Western Australia-based broker Nathan Bennett always knew he wanted to be a broker and made his dream come true in 2019... READ MORE

New Broker: When is the right time to grow your team?

by Kate Aubrey • 19 Oct 2022

From banking to broking was an easy transition for Ajay Kathpal, founder & director of A4 Finance Group and after... READ MORE

The Word: Why did you become a broker?

by Reporter • 3 Oct 2022

Whether it’s running an independent business, owning a franchise or operating within a branch, mortgage broking is an... READ MORE

New Broker: An Olympian shares why becoming a mortgage broker was his...

by Robyn Tongol • 21 Sep 2022

We catch up with water polo Olympian Blake Edwards to find out what it takes to become a successful broker, while... READ MORE

New Broker: Why running a mobile brokerage works for this Adelaide...

by Robyn Tongol • 7 Sep 2022

Zapping around Adelaide to help Australians on their borrowing journey is business as usual for Nathan Martin, who runs... READ MORE

New Broker: Why Tom ‘Turbo’ Trbojevic became a broker

by Robyn Tongol • 24 Aug 2022

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and NSW Blues player Tom Trbojevic has been soaring to new heights in the broking space with... READ MORE

New Broker profile: Why Melissa Wright took the leap into broking

by • 17 Aug 2022

With a “99 per cent success rate”, we find out how Queensland’s recently crowned Best Newcomer, Melissa Wright,... READ MORE

New Broker: How being a mother and running a successful brokerage has...

by Robyn Tongol • 10 Aug 2022

We catch up with this year’s Qld Best Newcomer award winner, Melissa Wright, to find out how she’s found success as... READ MORE

Brokers urged to ‘watch out for’ financial abuse in clients

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jul 2022

The FBAA has encouraged brokers to educate themselves on how to recognise elder financial abuse in clients amid... READ MORE

Boutique aggregator launches broker mentoring scholarship

by reporter • 30 Dec 2021

Purple Circle is set to launch a scholarship program to help new brokers cover the costs of mentoring, CRM and... READ MORE

Broker numbers are rising: FBAA

by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2021

There are more credit representatives and licensees identifying as brokers, data released by the broking association... READ MORE

Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2021

by reporter • 8 Jul 2021

The Adviser’s free-to-attend event for new and prospective mortgage brokers has opened for registrations. READ MORE