Broker

Brokers must accept ‘a new world’ has arrived: FBAA
07:30

The incoming ban on SMSF residential lending is a new reality brokers “must accept”, according to the new CEO of the FBAA.

Lendi Group expands into new Sydney HQ
07:15

As Lendi Group continues its evolution as a fintech company, the group has moved to a new head office in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial sites.

Poor calendar management limiting broker growth
3 July 2026

Broker coach and Broker Essentials founder Jason Back has warned that brokers trapped in reactive mode have little time left for the activities that generate growth.

Fouracre Financial acquires Dash Lending after Dashdot collapse
2 July 2026

Brokerage Fouracre Financial has teamed up with buyer’s agent InvestorKit to acquire key assets from liquidated Dashdot, including its broking business and its proprietary technology ...

‘System-wide problem’: Brokers back co-ordinated response to fraud threats
1 July 2026

Mortgage brokers have backed calls for a National Economic Crime Strategy as the industry grapples with increasingly sophisticated forms of mortgage fraud.

Business pressures prompt call for proactive broking
30 June 2026

As businesses face mounting cash flow pressures, SME brokers have been urged to move beyond loan transactions and help clients identify problems before they escalate.

Brokers urged to ‘check in’, not just ‘check up’ with clients
26 June 2026

As end of financial year approaches, brokers are being urged to use the moment as an opportunity to reconnect with clients rather than simply treating it as another compliance deadline.

SME lending tipped as next growth area for brokers
23 June 2026

Residential mortgage brokers are being encouraged to look beyond home loans, with SME finance emerging as a key opportunity for growth.

‘Unintended consequence’ of budget fuels SMSF shift
18 June 2026

Brokers have reported growing interest in SMSFs following the federal budget, but the Financial Advice Association of Australia has warned of potential “unintended consequences” stemming ...

Brokers weigh impact of ‘new normal’ rate environment
16 June 2026

While the widely anticipated rate hold came to fruition at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s June meeting, brokers are warning that the current economic climate is having a profound impact on ...