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Fuelling the future of broking: New Broker Academy 2025

by Annie Kane • 20 Aug 2025

In June, The Adviser hosted its ninth annual New Broker Academy, run in partnership with principal partner Bendigo... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Mitchell Flitcroft, Equity One Finance

by Will Paige • 12 Aug 2025

A passion for finance and helping people find a better deal prompted Mitchell Flitcroft’s move into the world of... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Paul Biddle, Mortgage Rate Finder

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2025

Sydney broker Paul Biddle has followed an unconventional path into broking, having served in the army and owned a dance... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Andrew Wallace, CPC Lending Solutions

by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2025

Andrew “Backman” Wallace made a name for himself as one of the biggest wrestlers on the Pro Wrestling Australia... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Matt Pongrass, Certe Finance

by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2025

After leaving banking eight years ago to become a broker, Matt Pongrass quickly established himself as a leading broker... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: George Massouridis, Mortgage Navigators

by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2025

Having started his own brokerage 25 years ago, George Massouridis from Mortgage Navigators has charted the course of... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Peter Savage, Savage Money

by Ben Squires • 30 Jun 2025

An avid interest in property and wealth creation spurred Peter Savage to try his luck as a mortgage broker in 2022.... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Chris Bates, Alcove

by Ben Squires • 16 Jun 2025

After settling $329 million across 412 loans last financial year, Chris Bates took the top spot in The Adviser’s... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Spencer Clarke, Cube Home Loans

by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2025

Spencer Clarke, a mortgage broker at Cube Home Loans in Queensland, shares his journey into the broking industry. He... READ MORE

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

by Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Reporter • 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 Reporter • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Will Paige • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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 Will Paige • 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: Richard Brown, Mortgage Choice Epping, North Epping...