Broking

Finance Specialist: What you need to know before starting a broking business
18 November 2025

Launching a mortgage brokerage is one of the biggest career leaps a broker can make and demands more than just technical expertise. It requires a mindset shift, solid systems, and a clear ...

‘Mortgage broking is outdated for modern investors’, says brokerage director
17 September 2025

The property investment landscape has evolved, but the model for securing financing has, for many, remained stubbornly stuck in the past. One brokerage director has urged brokers to rethink ...

‘Records broken’ as broker market share rises
30 September 2022
‘Records broken’ as broker market share rises

Almost 70 per cent of mortgages in Australia were being written by brokers earlier this year, according to the MFAA’s latest Industry Intelligence Service report.

‘The system was never built for the self-employed’: AI solution hits out at broking complexity
22 October 2025

Brokers across Australia are grappling with mounting challenges in securing approvals as the number of self-employed borrowers surges, but new AI tools are stepping in to simplify the ...

15% of Australians hit by fraud as broking sector faces rising risks
16 March 2026

As fraud concerns grow across the broking industry, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in seven Australians has experienced personal fraud.

6 brokers first to achieve university-level mortgage broking qualification
18 September 2025

In a significant step for the industry, the first group of brokers to achieve the Mortgage Finance Professional Australia (MFPA) designation has been unveiled, marking a defining moment in ...

6 tips for writing more loans
5 July 2024

More loans equal more money for brokers. Here are some professional tips for maximising your broking prowess.

Accountant-exclusive mortgage broking service launched
4 February 2025

A new mortgage broking service has launched, offering exclusive lending options for accountants, including discounted rates and increased borrowing capacity.

Agentic AI set to revolutionise broking, says industry coach
4 September 2025

Brokers must embrace agentic AI as industry leaders accelerate adoption to streamline workflows.

AI is the future of broking, but there’s a catch
13 February 2025

New tech, particularly AI, has well and truly permeated itself throughout the broking industry, but this is not without its drawbacks, one broker has said.

Avoid the broking groove and plan with a purpose
7 November 2024

Whether a new or established broker, there are plenty of themes that encompass the whole industry. A great way to remain effective is to plan properly.

Banking on change: Commercial lending finds a new lane with the non-banks
15 April 2026

As more brokers move beyond residential lending, commercial finance is becoming a key area of growth. We spoke to Andrew McVeigh, managing partner, and Lauren Severino, head of sales at ...

Breaking into broking
7 May 2025

With close to 80 per cent of borrowers in Australia now choosing a broker to secure lending, there’s never been a better time to explore a career in mortgage and finance broking

Brokerage model comes under scrutiny
28 January 2026

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.

Brokers face threat and opportunity as AI reshapes industry
24 April 2026

Brokers are being urged to prepare for significant change as technology, competition, and shifting customer expectations continue to reshape the industry.