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Finance Specialist: The $1bn mortgage fraud case shaking the broking industry
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (135+ words) Finance Specialist: The $1bn mortgage fraud case shaking the broking industry'Broker Daily - Finance Specialist: The $1bn mortgage fraud case shaking the broking industry In the latest episode of Finance Specialist, hosts Liam Garman and Trent Carter examine the implications of Commonwealth Bank…...
VIDEO PODCAST: How tighter lending and stronger scrutiny are reshaping broker advice
3+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack the strong start to the year across Australia's property markets, with auction clearance rates across the capital cities reflecting sustained…...
VIDEO PODCAST: Fraud fears, fixed rates, and the negative gearing debate
1+ week, 4+ day ago (182+ words) In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Eva Loisance, Costa Arvanitopoulos, and Broker Daily senior journalist Julian Barnes to unpack three major forces shaping the mortgage market right now. The conversation opens with rising…...
How are lenders really performing? Brokers asked to speak up
3+ week, 5+ day ago (388+ words) Mortgage, finance, and commercial brokers across Australia are being asked to assess lender performance over the past year in the industry's major Third-Party Lending survey. Broker Pulse " the lending insights division of Agile Market Intelligence " has launched the 17th annual edition…...
Client perception flagged as emerging risk for brokers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (862+ words) Brokers are being warned not to underestimate the role of client perception in building long-lasting relationships, rather than focusing solely on single transaction events. In the latest episode of Business Accelerator, broker coach Jason Back and Broker Daily director Alex…...
MFAA upgrades its Find a Broker website
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) The MFAA has upgraded its Find a Broker website, introducing new features designed to help brokers attract and connect with clients more effectively. The enhanced platform includes expanded broker profiles, richer search functionality, and a range of interactive tools aimed…...
Brokerage model comes under scrutiny
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) Cashback and commission-refund mortgage offers are once again under the spotlight, but questions remain over their effectiveness and impact on the broker value proposition. In the latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock spoke with Momentum Markets co-founder…...
Tougher lending puts broker business models to the test
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) Tougher lending puts broker business models to the test'Broker Daily - Tougher lending puts broker business models to the test In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by co-founder and director of Momentum Media, Phil Tarrant,…...
Complex is the new prime: Why brokers are winning in a diverse market
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (538+ words) Australia's housing market is changing, and so is the definition of a "prime" borrower. For brokers, the rise of complex-prime clients isn't a trend on the fringe " it's the new normal. Here's what's shaping 2026 and why it matters for the…...
Brokers shift toward non-major banks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (617+ words) Brokers are increasingly using non-major over major banks, according to the latest data from market research firm Agile Market Intelligence. The latest Broker Pulse survey, conducted between 1 and 14 January 2026 and covering 345 brokers, found that 89 per cent of respondents used at…...