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MFAA urges SMEs to engage brokers as conditions bite
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (681+ words) The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has joined a coalition of industry bodies urging small businesses to seek advice from trusted professionals as financial and regulatory pressures mount. The organisations are encouraging businesses to engage with mortgage brokers, as…...
Finance Specialist: The $1bn mortgage fraud case shaking the broking industry
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) 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 uncovering up to $1 billion in potentially fraudulent home loans…...
VIDEO PODCAST: How tighter lending and stronger scrutiny are reshaping broker advice
2+ mon, 1+ week 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+ mon, 4+ week 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
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
2+ mon, 3+ 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
3+ mon, 3+ day 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+ mon, 4+ 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+ mon, 5+ day ago (158+ words) 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, to unpack why securing a mortgage is becoming…...
Complex is the new prime: Why brokers are winning in a diverse market
3+ mon, 1+ 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…...