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New Broker: How this young broker is succeeding at Aussie’s #1 store

by Annie Kane • 25 Feb 2025

After joining Aussie and going through its graduate program, Jordan Hagicostas joined Aussie’s number one store,...READ MORE

New Broker: How this new broker wrote $2.8m in his first month

by Annie Kane • 28 Jan 2025

When former AFG state manager Joseph Khal made the leap into broking last year, he set himself some formidable goals,... READ MORE

New Broker: Why Cathie Gandy is madd about loans

by Annie Kane • 31 Dec 2024

Having become a broker in April 2022, Queensland-based broker Cathie Gandy’s enthusiasm and expertise in broking have... READ MORE

New Broker: How this processor made the jump into broking

by Annie Kane • 3 Dec 2024

Simon Tessmann emerged as a mortgage broker at Queensland-based brokerage Emerge Finance two years ago and now writes... READ MORE

New Broker: How this new broker wrote 100 loans in her first year

by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2024

The first year of broking is arguably the most difficult, but Samantha Barnett from Loan Market Scenic wrote a... READ MORE

New Broker: How Aimee Bergan settled $20m in her first year

by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2024

Canberra-based broker Aimee Bergan from APC Home Loans has only been broking for a year, but has already settled $20... READ MORE

New Broker: How these broker brothers are helping first home buyers

by Annie Kane • 27 Aug 2024

After seeing their father Michael Barrett make a name for himself in broking, brothers Lucas and Elijah Barrett were... READ MORE

New Broker: Taking the first steps in broking

by Annie Kane • 6 Aug 2024

After starting in sports podiatry, The Lending Alliance’s Mitch Bath has turned his passion for helping people into a... READ MORE

New Broker: How sales skills and CrossFit helped this new broker...

by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2024

For Queensland-based broker Dan Cooke, mortgage broker at Mortgage Choice in Newstead, a background in sales has helped... READ MORE

New Broker: Having the resolve to become a broker

by Annie Kane • 18 Jun 2024

Tayla Phillips, mortgage broker at Resolve Finance, entered the industry 14 months ago and has been busy establishing... READ MORE

New Broker: Making the move from aggregator BDM to broker

by Annie Kane • 30 Apr 2024

James Cerolini, asset finance director of Simplify Asset Finance and director of ROAM Finance, made the move into... READ MORE

Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2024

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Mar 2024

The Adviser is pleased to launch its New Broker Academy for 2024, a free conference that prepares new and established... READ MORE

New Broker: How this tradie created the building blocks for success

by Annie Kane • 13 Feb 2024

Alex Gee, director and mortgage broker at Kingfisher Finance Group, entered the broking industry during the pandemic... READ MORE

New Broker: Why this Ironman thinks broking is a marathon, not a...

by Annie Kane • 30 Jan 2024

Lee Pattison, principal of Blue Lion Lending, made the leap from banking to broking in 2021, but it was his training... READ MORE

New Broker: Becoming Adelaide’s TikTok mortgage broker

by Annie Kane • 23 Jan 2024

Sam Neville may be a relatively new broker, but she’s fast becoming a household name with the new generation of... READ MORE

New Broker: Continuing the family legacy

by Kate Aubrey • 9 Jan 2024

Ben Williams is upholding his family’s tradition by stepping into his father’s shoes and establishing himself as a... READ MORE

New Broker: Finding a niche in commercial finance

by Kate Aubrey • 19 Dec 2023

After nine years with a major bank, Nick Ash transitioned into broking, specialising in commercial finance. Though new... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Tom Rockliff, Commercial Point Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Dec 2023

From the footy field and into commercial finance, former Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide AFL player Tom Rockliff sat... READ MORE

New Broker: Why AFL star Tom Rockliff became a broker

by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2023

After a glittering career at Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide, footballer Tom Rockliff is now setting his sights on... READ MORE

New Broker: Why starting a franchise was a good option in regional...

by Kate Aubrey • 24 Oct 2023

Discover how new broker Martin Reidy overcame challenges of assembling the perfect team and finding skilled... READ MORE

New Broker: From banking to broking

by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2023

In this episode of the New Broker podcast, host Annie Kane is joined by Shubham Bhaskar from diversified brokerage... READ MORE

New Broker: From refugee to successful mortgage broker

by Kate Aubrey • 15 Aug 2023

Finance broker Mohsen Shahsavarzdeh shares his journey from fleeing Iran to being detained on Christmas Island before... READ MORE

New Broker: Making the switch to independent

by Kate Aubrey • 18 Jul 2023

Tommy Anderson always knew he wanted to start his own mortgage brokerage and has hit the ground running, having written... READ MORE

New Broker: Tech tools for new brokers

by Annie Kane • 4 Jul 2023

Earlier this year, The Adviser hosted its New Broker Academy 2023, sharing insights and strategies to help new and... READ MORE

New Broker: Secrets to success

by Kate Aubrey • 13 Jun 2023

In this episode, Nicola Cranswick shares her secrets to succeeding as a new broker.

New Broker: How podcasts paved the way to mortgage broking

by • 30 May 2023

Meet Jack Fouracre, a former Australian hurdles champion-turned-property investor and mortgage broker. Discover how his... READ MORE

New Broker: Broking as brothers

by Annie Kane • 17 May 2023

Brokers Blake and Reece Thorn never intended to follow in their father’s footsteps into broking, but both ended up... READ MORE

New Broker: How tech opportunities are helping Fabien Tribe succeed

by Kate Aubrey • 12 Apr 2023

Fabien Tribe, founder of The Lending Lab, has the trifecta of mortgage broking experience. Having worked in the... READ MORE

New Broker: How Jen Hughes is making a mark as a franchise owner on...

by Kate Aubrey • 21 Mar 2023

Getting over the two-year hurdle was made easy for Jen Hughes at Mortgage Choice Merimbula, being surrounded by a... 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