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Bringing Mo Men together

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2022

As Movember gets into full swing, we catch up with Queensland-based broker Mark Winter to find out more about how his... READ MORE

Out & About: November 2022

by Reporter • 3 Nov 2022

Our social page would be nothing without your input — be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference, function, party,... READ MORE

Budget 2022/23: What’s in it for housing?

by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2022

The federal Treasurer has pledged to bring online a million more houses, with affordable housing a key element of its... READ MORE

White label bonanza as aggregators look to differentiate

by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2022

ANALYSIS As competition among the aggregators heats up, more groups are looking to differentiate through new white... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Scott Seng, MoneyQuest Balwyn

by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Oct 2022

Commercial broker from MoneyQuest Balwyn Scott Seng recently sat down with The Adviser’s Elite Broker to talk about... READ MORE

Brokers return to non-banks as pricing improves: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Oct 2022

Despite all lenders raising variable rates, the non-banks have seen a resurgence in broker popularity due to their... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Daniel Gold, Long Property

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Oct 2022

Daniel Gold of Long Property speaks to The Adviser about how he’s been building his business, the secrets to his... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Rory Sercombe, Own Home Loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Oct 2022

Rory Sercombe of Own Home Loans speaks to The Adviser about how he runs his independent brokerage and why he’s... READ MORE

Set yourself free: Brokers reveal the benefits of outsourcing

by Fabian Cotter • 5 Oct 2022

Many brokers may still see outsourcing as costly and risky. But for others, getting help has been the best growth... READ MORE

Building a brokerage: Strong foundations for a thriving broking...

by Annie Kane • 5 Oct 2022

While running a business is no easy feat, prior preparation prevents poor performance, as the old adage goes. Given the... READ MORE

Managing mortgages

by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2022

Mortgage managers are making a strong comeback at the moment — but what are they, exactly? Annie Kane takes a... READ MORE

Building work-life balance

by Shandel McAuliffe • 3 Oct 2022

As a broker, being responsible for managing your own time and output might be very attractive, but the other side to... 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

Elite Broker Q&A: Morgan Owen, Penny Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Sep 2022

After speaking at the MFAA conference earlier this year, director and finance specialist at Penny Finance, Morgan Owen,... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Blake Edwards, director, B.E. Astute

by Reporter • 27 Sep 2022

Becoming an Olympian takes persistence and determination — something water polo athlete-turned-mortgage broker Blake... READ MORE

Non-majors in high demand among brokers: Report

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Sep 2022

As borrowers rush to review their home loans amid rate hikes, their preferences drove more brokers to choose non-major... READ MORE

Talk the talk

by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2022

Communication is a key leadership skill, according to a new report, but – thankfully – it’s a skill set that can... READ MORE

Aggregation consolidation

by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2022

Aggregators are arguably one of the most important business partners a broker will have. Not only do they provide... READ MORE

The people’s lenders: Why borrowers are turning to customer-owned...

by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2022

The mutual sector has been on a growth path recently, with customer satisfaction hitting new heights. Annie Kane takes... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Nathan Martin, Mobile Mortgage Advice

by Reporter • 13 Sep 2022

With a wealth of finance knowledge and a passion for helping people, the transition from banking and disability support... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nathan Hogan, iFin Capital

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Sep 2022

Principal of iFin Capital, Nathan Hogan, sat down with Elite Broker to talk about his career as a leading asset finance... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Tom Trbojevic, iFin Capital

by Jessica Penny • 31 Aug 2022

While scoring his way to success with the Manly Sea Eagles, Tom “Turbo” Trbojevic is also tackling a new passion as... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Emmanuel Marios, Derwent Finance

by Jasmine Siljic • 29 Aug 2022

Emmanuel Marios of Derwent Finance was crowned Victorian/Tasmanian Finance Broker of the Year at the Better Business... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz McRae, Loan Market Geelong

by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Aug 2022

Liz McRae of Loan Market Geelong was named the Best Regional Broker in Victoria/Tasmania at the Better Business Awards... 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

The Word: How are you helping clients navigate the current...

by Annie Kane • 17 Aug 2022

As building companies collapse and prices blow out, we wanted to know how brokers are helping support clients through... READ MORE

Lightning Fast: How speedy approvals are done

by Annie Kane • 16 Aug 2022

Turnarounds have improved radically in the last few years, as more lenders adopt technology and regulation changes to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Cuerel, Mortgage Innovations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Aug 2022

Jason Cuerel of Mortgage Innovations was crowned Queensland’s broker with the Best Customer Service, while his... READ MORE

Banking on the big four?

by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2022

We take a look at how brokers have been rating the performance of the major banks this year, and why the face of the... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Nathan Bennett, The Loan Company