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How are lenders really performing? Brokers asked to speak up
2+ day, 3+ hour 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+ week, 6+ day 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
3+ week, 3+ hour 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
3+ week, 1+ day 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
3+ week, 1+ day 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,…...
Brokers shift toward non-major banks
1+ mon, 3+ hour 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…...
Complex is the new prime: Why brokers are winning in a diverse market
1+ mon, 3+ hour 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 writing 75% of Sucasa loans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) Broker-originated lending has surged at non-bank lender Sucasa, transforming brokers from a minority distribution channel into the source of most new settlements in less than a year. The broker channel now accounts for around 75 per cent of the low-deposit lender's…...
Brokers urged to stop ‘window shopping’ as tech becomes ‘DNA’
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Mortgage brokers must shift from observing technological trends to fully integrating automation into their daily operations to survive in 2026, say industry commentators. Speaking on the latest Broker Daily Business Accelerator podcast, director of broker coaching company Broker Essentials, Jason Back,…...
How can brokers get more out of record investor activity?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (635+ words) With investor activity rising to its highest share in almost a decade, non-bank lender Bluestone is outlining how brokers can add value to this growing cohort. Investor activity in the Australian property market has nearly doubled over the past 10 years,…...