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Elite Broker Q&A: Mark Sieler, Mortgage Choice, Wollongong

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023

After working in the finance space alongside brokers and aggregators for over two decades, Mark Sieler made the jump... READ MORE

AFCA: A common complaint (pt3)

by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2023

In this final instalment of the ‘AFCA: A common complaint’ series, we take a look at how the body has been... READ MORE

The Word: What trends do you expect to see this spring selling season?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023

This spring selling season is set to be a bumper one, and with it well underway, we asked mortgage brokers: What trends... READ MORE

Working out with Wick

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023

After winning the Wellness Advocate of the Year award at the Australian Broking Awards 2023, nMB partnerships manager... READ MORE

Teamwork makes the dream work

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023

As brokers become busier and compliance increases, many have shifted from a traditional single-broker model to bringing... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Shubham Bhaskar, Sheel Capital

by Josh Needs • 25 Sep 2023

Former Westpac commercial banker Shubham Bhaskar speaks to The Adviser about his move to become a broker, the... READ MORE

The Word: What have been the biggest challenges you’ve found when...

by • 8 Sep 2023

As millions of borrowers roll off their fixed rates, many are seeking to refinance for a better deal. However, some... READ MORE

Part of the community

by Josh Needs • 7 Sep 2023

Mortgage and finance brokers are the go-to person for their client’s property, business, or asset finance needs. But... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Elouise Dooley and Alissa Childs, Two Birds One Loan

by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Aug 2023

From childhood friends to mothers and business partners, Elouise Dooley and Alissa Childs have been making waves in the... READ MORE

The Word: How do you think clawback can be more equitable?

by • 15 Aug 2023

Several lenders have recently moved to tweak their clawback policies in the past few months, with mixed reactions. This... READ MORE

AFCA: A Common complaint (pt2)

by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023

The broking industry has among the fewest complaints of any segment in the financial services space, with just 0.4 per... READ MORE

A game of thrones: The changing power dynamics of the big 4 banks

by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023

Look back just three months, as winter was coming, and the major banks were handing out high cashbacks in a bid to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Mark Kevin, Mortgage Advice Bureau Sydney

by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2023

Breaking into the industry to build his own business, principal and director of Mortgage Advice Bureau Sydney, Mark... READ MORE

Should there be a separate accreditation for SMSF loan writing?

by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2023

PREMIUM While qualifications are needed to provide self-managed super fund advice, these don’t apply to brokers... READ MORE

Wellness July 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Jul 2023

With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

Snakes and the property ladder

by • 14 Jul 2023

Despite rising rates and cost-of-living pressures, the lack of housing stock has caused house prices to surge once... READ MORE

Working smarter, not harder

by • 13 Jul 2023

With more compliance, ever-changing credit policies to keep on top of, and a growing client base, an increasing number... READ MORE

AFCA: A common complaint (pt1)

by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2023

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has been beset by controversy since launching in 2018, with many... READ MORE

Stamping out the tax burden

by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2023

With a new financial year upon us and new state budgets released, several governments have been shifting the way they... READ MORE

Hit the buffers

by Annie Kane • 3 Jul 2023

As more borrowers roll off their super-low fixed rates and try to refinance, many are finding themselves unable to pass... READ MORE

Where to now for the cash rate?

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2023

PREMIUM Economic forecasting is a tough gig (just ask the Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe), but all four major banks... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Jack Fouracre, Organic Home Loans

by • 20 Jun 2023

Organic Home Loans broker Jack Fouracre sat down with The Adviser’s New Broker podcast to share how starting a career... READ MORE

Wellness June 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Jun 2023

With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

Reaping the benefits of agri finance

by • 13 Jun 2023

Despite the floods of 2022, Aussie farmers have been reaping the benefits of good commodity prices and seasonal... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Suvidh Arora, Cinch Loans Melbourne

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jun 2023

Chief executive of Melbourne-based brokerage Cinch Loans, Suvidh Arora, recently sat down for the Elite Broker podcast... READ MORE

Out & About: June 2023

by Annie Kane • 9 Jun 2023

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

The cashback clawback conundrum

by Annie Kane • 7 Jun 2023

The move by several lenders to remove their cashback offers from market has been welcomed by the broker industry. But,... READ MORE

How steep is the fixed-rate cliff?

by Annie Kane • 5 Jun 2023

The next few months will see Australian borrowers fall off the ‘fixed-rate cliff’. But how steep is the fall? Annie... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Theo Chambers, Shore Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jun 2023

The chief executive of Shore Financial, Theo Chambers, sits down with The Adviser to discuss how he runs Australia's... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Cameron Perry, Perry Finance