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How downsizing is reshaping broker opportunities
30+ min ago (555+ words) A wave of retiring Australians is reshaping the housing market and creating opportunity for brokers Australia's ageing population is driving a growing wave of downsizing activity, with just over 800, 000 Australians intending to retire over the next five years, according to…...
Owl Mortgage joins IMN, scaling up without losing independence
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (817+ words) Why the Ontario brokerage chose IMN, and what it signals for the independent broker channel Canadian mortgage brokerage Owl Mortgage has officially joined the Independent Mortgage Network (IMN), marking another strategic addition to the growing OIM Group ecosystem and reinforcing…...
CRE lending hits new high as lenders compete for refinancing deals
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (461+ words) Refinancing demand is surging across commercial real estate Commercial mortgage lenders are locked in their fiercest competition on record, a development that is reshaping the financing environment for US property owners and creating new opportunities for mortgage brokers working in…...
Ontario regulator warns consumers about unlicensed mortgage broker
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (285+ words) Ontario's financial regulator has issued a public warning against an individual allegedly operating as a mortgage broker without a licence, flagging risks including consumer pressure to sign illegal releases. The regulator flagged that consumers have reportedly been pressured into signing…...
Bridging brokers thrive as mainstream uncertainty drives specialist demand
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (664+ words) While industry data shows the UK bridging market pulled back in the first quarter of 2026, at least one specialist broker is reporting the opposite experience " and points to a structural dynamic that has long defined the sector. Luke Egan, director…...
How small brokers can beat growing mega-lenders in the battle for young borrowers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (700+ words) As big lenders swallow up customers and competition, local relationships and smarter outreach will separate winning brokers from the rest Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships have become more frequent across the business landscape in the last year. The mortgage industry has…...
Mortgage Introducer reveals industry's Elite Women for 2026
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (193+ words) Who are this year's standout female figures in the mortgage market? A group of female professionals has been recognised by Mortgage Introducer for their contribution to the UK mortgage industry, with 55 women named in the publication's Elite Women 2026 list. Now…...
Why this broker entered mortgage advice despite seeing the industry's flaws
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (706+ words) Broker in Focus: Joanne Pay, of Elysian Trust Financial, couldn't work the way some advisers do but was determined to do things differently Full name: Joanne Pay Job title: Director / Mortgage, insurance and equity release adviser Company: Elysian Trust Financial…...
Two mortgage veterans boost business growth with proactive referral partnerships
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (643+ words) How brokers can reimagine their referral partnerships Having a wide range of referral partners is crucial for mortgage brokers to maintain a steady flow of customers through their doors. Having the ability to lean on those partners to help fill…...
Search begins for Australia's leading mortgage brokerages in 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) MPA has launched Top Brokerages 2026, calling on mortgage brokerages across Australia to submit their entries The annual report recognises the country's leading mortgage brokerages " from boutique firms to larger operations " that combine strong numbers with a clear focus on client…...