profiles

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. READ MORE

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: Samantha Barnett, Loan Market Scenic
by Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Reporter • 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 Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 30 Sep 2024
Having access to an established broker when you’re first starting in the broking industry is invaluable. If that... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Lucas Barrett, Mortgage Choice Sandringham
by Ben Squires • 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 Ben Squires • 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