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Elite Broker Q&A: Mel Smith, Aussie Home Loans QLD

by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Apr 2023

On the heels of winning the Editor’s Choice award at the Better Business Awards Qld 2023, Aussie Home Loans broker...READ MORE

Should the RBA board only meet 8 times a year?

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2023

OPINION An RBA fit for the future has suggested that the central bank should have two boards and should meet eight... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Fabien Tribe, The Lending Lab

by Reporter • 19 Apr 2023

Having worked in the mortgage and finance industry in a range of roles at aggregators, brokerages, and banks, Fabien... READ MORE

Wellness April 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Apr 2023

With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

The Word: What tech tools do you use in your business?

by Reporter • 14 Apr 2023

With technology coming on leaps and bounds in the mortgage and broking process, we wanted to know what tech tools... READ MORE

Serious about cyber

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2023

Cyber security continues to be the dominant security concern for Australia — with more work going on across industry... READ MORE

Lightning fast: The tech helping brokers deliver loans in a flash

by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2023

There’s been an explosion of new tech in the broking industry the past few years, with fantastic innovations and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Kerry Kalendra, MTA Mortgage Brokers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Mar 2023

Founder and director of Victora-based brokerage MTA Mortgage Brokers, Kerry Kalendra, recently sat down for the Elite... READ MORE

The Word: What trends are you seeing from regional borrowers?

by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2023

As we come out of the regional boom, brokers share what trends they’re starting to see in 2023

Broking in the regions

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2023

While regional brokers are familiar with the ebb and flow of running a small business in the regions, these last few... READ MORE

Passing the baton

by Fabian Cotter • 13 Mar 2023

Starting and growing a successful business might be the obvious priorities for mortgage brokers, but do far too few... READ MORE

Lessons from the Great Resignation

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Mar 2023

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in 2020, there has been a shift in how people think about their work/life... READ MORE

Out and About: Feb/Mar 2023

by Annie Kane • 9 Mar 2023

A snapshot of some of the events, seminars and functions from the mortgage and broking... READ MORE

Regional roundabout

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2023

Just as the pandemic created one of the biggest social and lifestyle shifts, with a mass migration from the capital... READ MORE

How Lendi became the most valuable brokerage in the country

by James Mitchell • 7 Mar 2023

From a start-up in 2013 to a $935-million valuation in 2021, Lendi has come a long way from the call centre on Pitt... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Tom Carmody, Craft Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Feb 2023

After leaving his last job as an electrician and entering the broker space just over two years ago, Tom Carmody has... READ MORE

A look back at PLAN, Choice and FAST

by Annie Kane • 24 Feb 2023

Aggregator brands PLAN Australia, Choice Aggregation and FAST are the latest to be ‘retired’ as the broking... READ MORE

It’s the little things: How leaders can create happier work...

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Feb 2023

When it comes to supporting a team and being a good leader, it’s the little things that can make a big difference,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Brenden Lowbridge, Money Links

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Feb 2023

Brenden Lowbridge first spoke to The Adviser in 2017 when he talked about his journey into broking, the loans he was... READ MORE

Claws out

by Annie Kane • 6 Feb 2023

Clawbacks have been an industry bugbear ever since they were brought in, but the issue has been escalating recently as... READ MORE

What does ChatGPT think mortgage brokers do?

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2023

With language AI technology ChatGPT taking the world by storm, The Adviser asked it to outline what a broker does and... READ MORE

Driving up business

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Feb 2023

SECTOR REPORT: CAR FINANCE Why are so many brokers thinking about writing car loans? In this sector report, we take a... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Dean Naylor, Mortgage Choice Springwood

by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Jan 2023

Dean Naylor from Mortgage Choice Springwood sat down with host Kate Aubrey for The Adviser’s New Broker podcast to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Adam Buckley, Next Lending Solutions, Caringbah

by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Jan 2023

Adam Buckley from Next Lending Solutions, Caringbah, recently sat down with host Annie Kane to talk about his journey... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Patrick Johnson, Mortgage Choice Sutherland

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Jan 2023

Patrick Johnson recently sat down for The Adviser’s New Broker podcast to talk about how he broke into the industry,... READ MORE

The Word: What trends do brokers expect to see in 2023?

by Annie Kane • 3 Jan 2023

As we wrap up the year that was and look to a new year, we find out the big trends brokers are expecting to see in 2023... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Melissa Ashcroft, AAA Mortgages

by Annie Kane • 21 Dec 2022

Melissa Ashcroft from AAA Mortgages chats to The Adviser about being named Commercial Finance Broker of the Year 2022... READ MORE

Out and About: Dec 2022/Jan 2023

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2022

A snapshot of some of the events, seminars and functions from the broking... READ MORE

Women in Finance Q&A: Louisa Sanghera on empowering women