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Elite Broker Q&A: Scott Bament, Mortgage Choice Morphett Vale

by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2025

With a focus on culture, South Australia-based broker Scott Bament has created an environment where brokers can learn...READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Sam McDonald, Atlas Broker

by Annie Kane • 27 May 2025

A passion for learning persuaded Sam McDonald to trade in his mining gear for a career in commercial finance at Atlas... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Gus Gilkeson, Grow Capital

by Annie Kane • 19 May 2025

Gus Gilkeson founded Grow Capital 11 years ago and, alongside business partner Nick Wormald, has turned his passion for... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Estelle Dejeans, FINANS Brokers

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2025

In the space of 12 months, Estelle Dejean has turned her new business into an award-winning brokerage in Queensland.... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicole Kennedy, Verity Finance Group

by Annie Kane • 28 Apr 2025

Verity Finance founder Nicole Kennedy reflects on how she got her start in broking, her focus on construction loans,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Redom Syed, Flint

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2025

Flint co-founder and COO Redom Syed shares what it takes to succeed as a broker and his prediction for homebuying... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Christian Stevens, Flint

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2025

Why Flint CEO and co-founder Christian Stevens merged his business, the realities of starting a brokerage, and emerging... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Cullen Haynes, Legal Home Loans

by Annie Kane • 7 Apr 2025

Legal Home Loans broker and director Cullen Haynes talks about his unconventional journey into broking, building a... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Steven Toome, Loan Market Link

by Annie Kane • 31 Mar 2025

Regional broker Steven Toome reflects on his journey from banker to broker and why he chose to rebrand his brokerage in... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2025

Melissa Gielnik was raised in the broking industry, having first joined her father’s brokerage before starting up her... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Jordan Hagicostas, Aussie Prospect

by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2025

After cutting his teeth in the Aussie Home Loans graduate program, Jordan Hagicostas is making his name at Aussie... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Joseph Khal, The Lending Alliance

by Annie Kane • 17 Feb 2025

When former Australian Finance Group (AFG) state manager Joseph Khal made the leap into broking last year, he set... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Natalie Denyer, Birdie Wealth

by Annie Kane • 10 Feb 2025

Natalie Denyer has well and truly spread her wings since she made the decision to trade managing a local bank branch... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Isabella Constantinou, Simplicity Loans and...

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2025

Leading commercial broker Isabella Constantinou reflects on her transition from receptionist to elite commercial broker... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ben Finis, FINANCIA

by Will Paige • 28 Jan 2025

Banker-turned-broker Ben Finis reveals how he finds new leads and his business goals for 2025.

New Broker Q&A: Cathie Gandy, Madd Loans

by Annie Kane • 20 Jan 2025

Cathie Gandy has come a long way in a short amount of time – she wrote $87 million in her first financial year and is... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ray Chamberlain, Chamberlain + Co

by Annie Kane • 6 Jan 2025

At the end of the 2024 AFL season, umpire ‘Razor Ray’ hung up his whistle and made the switch from top-level sport... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Joel Archer, Ascension Finance

by Annie Kane • 1 Jan 2025

Find out how the founder of home loan brokerage Ascension Finance is using technology to stay ahead and his top tip for... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Deslie Taylor, Mortgage Choice Ormeau and Yarrabilba

by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2024

Among the many incredible women celebrated at the Women in Finance Awards 2024, Deslie Taylor was one of the standouts,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Son Pham, Rethink Financing

by Annie Kane • 2 Dec 2024

Find out how the head of Rethink Investing’s broking arm is growing the business and what his top tips are for... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Samantha Barnett, Loan Market Scenic

by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2024

They say the first year in broking is the hardest, but during her first 12 months, Loan Market Scenic director Samantha... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Craig Parry, Crown Money

by Annie Kane • 4 Nov 2024

The breathless end-to-end action of elite Australian rules football is not for the faint of heart and there are times... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Vaughan Clark, Clark Finance Group

by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2024

Vaughan Clark started his Melbourne-based brokerage in 2016 after witnessing his friends’ frustration with the... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Aimee Bergan, APC Home Loans

by Annie Kane • 16 Oct 2024

After making the leap from banking to broking, Aimee Bergan hasn’t looked back, settling $20 million in her first... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ben Walker, First Finance Solutions

by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2024

Having access to an established broker when you’re first starting in the broking industry is invaluable. If that... READ MORE

The Word: What does your process look like?

by Annie Kane • 26 Sep 2024

While broking might follow a systemised process, the way brokers follow that process differs. We asked brokers what... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Lucas Barrett, Mortgage Choice Sandringham

by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2024

Find out how Lucas Barrett and his brother Elijah have followed in their father’s footsteps as Mortgage Choice... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Craig Walker, First Finance Solutions

by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024

Plenty has changed since Craig Walker’s broking journey began more than 30 years ago, but his passion for the... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Mitch Bath, The Lending Alliance

by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2024

Find out how this former podiatrist to elite athletes found his feet in the broking industry.... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Dan Cooke, Mortgage Choice Newstead

by Annie Kane • 31 Jul 2024

Find out how this broker made his debut into broking as a franchise owner and how he uses his gym connections to... READ MORE