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Borrowers are switching lenders in droves, but getting a better rate is just part of the picture.

With broker market share reaching 81.6 per cent, the residential channel continues to hit new highs. But as the market softens, where does the next opportunity lie?

A strong personal brand can help a broker build trust, but what happens when the business needs to grow beyond the person at the centre of it?

Working capital is becoming increasingly important for SMEs. This week’s Spotlight explores how changing cash flow pressures are reshaping the funding needs of businesses and the opportunity ...

With the latest inflation reading and new bank forecasts, the property market is facing a fresh dose of uncertainty, but not every borrower is hitting the brakes.

Cash flow can be the difference between a business that is growing and one that is simply trying to stay afloat.

For many brokers, bigger is better. But Leigh Morris, founder of SFP Financial, has deliberately chosen a different path.

Your existing client book could hold more opportunity than you think. This week’s Spotlight explores how brokers can uncover SME funding needs, deepen client relationships, and turn existing ...

Scammers are getting smarter, with AI making it easier to scale sophisticated attacks and exploit the trust sitting around property transactions.

Julian Barnes takes the reins as the new host of Finance Specialist, joining Trent Carter to take stock of a year that has already shifted the commercial finance landscape.

Automation can save brokers time, but knowing what to automate, and what to keep personal, is where the real challenge lies.

Open banking is moving fast. This week’s Spotlight explores how verified banking data is fundamentally changing the way brokers work while creating new opportunities for lenders and ...

The investor pullback is showing up in the numbers, but are borrowers actually walking away?

Building a successful brokerage takes more than writing a strong loan book, as Focus Finance’s founder and director Katie Thomas would know.

For brokers, finding the right niche can help build expertise, stand out in a crowded market, and make it easier for clients and referral partners to know what they do. But does specialising ...