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What could be done to encourage more women into broking?

by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2022

With the number of female brokers falling, we ask members of industry what they think could be done to encourage more...READ MORE

Commercial and asset finance broking could become recognised...

by Annie Kane • 4 Mar 2022

CAFBA is pursuing a Professional Standards Scheme for commercial and asset finance brokers in “one of the most... READ MORE

All About Agri

by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2022

After years of drought and bushfires – coupled with a shortage of hands due to lockdown borders – 2021 breathed... READ MORE

Wish you were here? Regional finance in focus

by • 1 Mar 2022

Whether it’s the appeal of a regional lifestyle coaxing home buyers out of the city grind and into a less populated... READ MORE

A Mighty Task: What the Regional Banking Taskforce is looking at

by Annie Kane • 1 Mar 2022

Towards the end of 2021, the government announced the establishment of a Regional Banking Taskforce to assess the... READ MORE

‘What the hell happened?’: ASIC charge per broker triples

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022

ASIC has been urged to review its industry levy calculation and estimates process, after aggregators have been hit with... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21-25...

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Feb 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending... READ MORE

What the mortgage lending industry wants from the election

by reporter • 21 Feb 2022

A new election poll from Momentum Intelligence has revealed voter preferences from professionals across a number of... READ MORE

Economy and broker remuneration top industry’s election concerns

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Feb 2022

The economy is a primary voting consideration for the mortgage lending industry, a new election poll has revealed, with... READ MORE

Broker flows to majors drop to record low

by Annie Kane • 21 Feb 2022

Brokers are continuing to favour non-banks and non-major banks, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey, with the... READ MORE

Demand for business credit shows signs of slowing

by • 17 Feb 2022

While demand in business credit bounced back in the fourth quarter of 2021, recent data from analysis firm Equifax... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Janine Leafe, PKF

by • 15 Feb 2022

We speak with Janine Leafe, who has been a senior mortgage broker at the chartered accounting firm PKF Perth since... READ MORE

Bumping up your business value

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

Boosting the value of a brokerage is critical for any broker – particularly those contemplating selling their... READ MORE

Growing your brokerage: When two become one

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Feb 2022

In this instalment of our Growing your Brokerage series, The Adviser finds out how brokers could successfully merge... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Liz Wilson, Wilson Financial

by • 25 Jan 2022

We speak with Ms Wilson about the people she’s working with, the significance of empathy, and the need to accept... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Damien Roylance, Entourage Finance

by Reporter • 18 Jan 2022

We speak with Mr Roylance about his move into broking, why the right person is more important than the right time, and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ian Robinson, Robinson Sewell

by • 11 Jan 2022

We find out how Mr Robinson entered the agribusiness loan industry, the necessity in understanding your clients, and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Dan Holden, HoldenCAPITAL

by • 21 Dec 2021

We speak with Mr Holden about the rise of construction finance, the impetus to establish a lending arm, and advice for... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Louisa Sanghera, Zippy Financial

by • 14 Dec 2021

We speak to Ms Sanghera about her transition to mortgage broking, the value of a local community, and the multi-pronged... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Thuy Hook, EZ Finance

by • 30 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Hook entered broking, the value of maintaining customer service, and how she responded when a former... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jennifer Richardson, 123 Financial Group

by • 23 Nov 2021

We find out why Ms Richardson decided to enter the industry, how she manages to do everything at once, and the... READ MORE

91% of broker clients would recommend their broker

by Annie Kane • 18 Nov 2021

Broker clients overwhelmingly believe brokers act in their best interests and would recommend them to friends and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Alycia Inglis, Stoneturn

by • 2 Nov 2021

We find out the reasons why Ms Inglis established her online platform, her background with broking, and what else needs... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Xia Xia Yu, Smartline

by • 19 Oct 2021

We find out why Ms Yu embraced the broking industry, how she managed to build an award-winning franchise, and how... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Marvin Coleman, Mortgage Choice Oakleigh

by • 24 Aug 2021

We speak with the Mortgage Choice Oakleigh broker about how a home loan led to him becoming a broker, and how backing... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Robert Trewin, Trewin Mortgage Broking

by • 20 Aug 2021

We find out how Mr Trewin switched to broking, what it means to service a regional community, and what supporting your... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Nicola Tucker, Surf Coast Finance

by • 3 Aug 2021

We find out how Ms Tucker entered the industry, how best to build your own brokerage and how a new broker can best... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Michelle Towner, Towner Finance

by • 13 Jul 2021

We find out how Michelle Towner's brokerage is growing, why best interest duty prompted a change in her business, and... READ MORE

Valuation fluctuation: The rise and fall of property values

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021

The red-hot property market has moved at such a pace in the past year that, when coupled with lower levels of supply,... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Boccaccio, Adelaide Commercial Finance

by • 29 Jun 2021

We find out how Jason Boccaccio established himself in SME finance, why he started a mortgage broking business, and... READ MORE