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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

Why is SMSF lending taking off?

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2022

The SMSF lending market has been booming in recent years, with non-banks increasingly stepping up to the plate to offer... READ MORE

Career advice from the leading women in finance 2022

by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2022

We asked the winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2022 to share their top pieces of career advice to help others... READ MORE

Non-majors in the major leagues

by Annie Kane • 12 Dec 2022

The non-major banks have been scoring goals over the past year with their speed, strong relationships, and broad... READ MORE

New Broker Profile Q&A: Adele Andrews, director, Australian Property...

by • 8 Dec 2022

After two years of establishing Australian Property Home Loans, director, Adele Andrews, is switching strategies to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Grant Rheuben, Loan Market Victoria

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Dec 2022

Grant Rheuben of Loan Market in Victoria speaks to The Adviser coming off his big win at the Australian Broking Awards,... READ MORE

Mentorship matters

by • 14 Nov 2022

Having a good mentor is key to business success, especially for new brokers just starting out. But brokers are... READ MORE

Hacking the hack attack

by Fabian Cotter • 9 Nov 2022

After the high-profile data breaches of Optus, Medibank and Woolworths, businesses across the nation have been... READ MORE

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

by Jasmine Siljic • 9 Nov 2022

Nathan Bennett of The Loan Company speaks to The Adviser about his transition from banking into broking, the biggest... 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

New Broker Academy 2022: Event wrap up

by • 17 Oct 2022

With more Australian borrowers turning to mortgage brokers for credit advice and putting growing trust in the industry,... 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 • 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 • 27 Sep 2022

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

Aggregation consolidation

by • 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 • 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

Lightning Fast: How speedy approvals are done

by • 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

Thinking green - Why demand for green loans is rising

by Annie Kane • 11 Aug 2022

The 2022 federal election was coined by many as the “climate election” as Australians took the polls to vent their... READ MORE

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