EXCLUSIVE: Liberal senator Andrew Bragg sits down with The Adviser to reveal what the new housing lending inquiry will look at and why he most wants to hear from the broking industry for it. In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane catches up with the chair of the Senate economics references committee to discuss:

• The big issues the committee aims to address with this inquiry.
• What else could be done to improve first home ownership in Australia.
• Why he wants to hear from the broking industry most.

And much more!

With four decades of finance experience across commercial, residential, and asset finance, Craig Walker from First Finance has seen it all. In this episode of Elite Broker, we catch up with the Victorian-based broker and his son Ben Walker to find out:

• The secrets to long-lasting client relationships.
• Why he switched his focus from commercial to residential broking.
• How they manage the ‘mortgage prisoners’ issue.

And much more!

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop.

Join host Annie Kane and Momentum Media’s deputy editor of real estate Juliet Helmke as they discuss the brand-new Senate inquiry into financial regulatory framework and home ownership and what the spring selling season may have in store.

This week, they cover:

• What the new Senate inquiry into home lending seeks to examine.
• What the broking associations would like to see included in the inquiry.
• How the property market is expected to perform this spring.

And much more!

At times, trying to take a broking business to the next level can feel like cycling to the summit of a steep and windy mountain. So, how do good brokers break free from the pack?

In this episode of In Focus, we catch up with Mortgage Choice state manager for Victoria/Tasmania, Tim Schneider, and Mortgage Choice Noosaville and Peregian Beach franchisee Gordon MacVicar to find out:

• How the aggregator has been helping franchisees shift gears and accelerate their businesses.
• The benefits of peer-to-peer learning.
• Key takeaways from the program so far.

After starting in sports podiatry, The Lending Alliance’s Mitch Bath has turned his passion for helping people into a new career as a mortgage broker.

In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out:

• How he made the switch from treating elite athletes to writing loans.
• The steps he took to find his feet in the broking industry.
• Tools and techniques he uses to find solutions for his clients.

And much more!

As the broker channel works tirelessly to secure competitive rates for clients, innovative platforms such as Sherlok provide a wealth of opportunities.

In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Sherlok, we sit down with Adam Grocke, the platform’s founder and CEO, to learn more about the platform and how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can revolutionise client retention.

Tune in to find out:

• The opportunity for brokers to write significant volumes from existing clients.
• The benefits of leveraging innovations such as AI and machine learning.
• How Sherlok’s retention and refinancing platform works.

And much more!

Seven years ago, Ben and Tom Hawley started their own brokerage, Azura Financial, now one of the Top 25 Brokerages in Australia. In this episode of Elite Broker, we touch back in with the broker brothers to find out:

• How they’ve built a Top 25 Brokerage in just seven years.
• Why education standards need to be lifted in broking.
• Why process is the key to a thriving brokerage.

And much more!

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The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join host Annie Kane and Momentum Media’s managing editor of real estate Grace Ormsby as they discuss the concerning new stats on building commencements and completions jeopardising the government’s 1.2 million homes target.

This week, they cover:

• Why commencements and completions are so low.
• How the property market is faring at the moment.
• The latest in the interoperability furore.

And much more!

As the broker channel continues to evolve, broking groups are offering their brokers new ways of working. We find out how Lendi Group equips its brokers with tools and technologies to stay efficient and productive.

In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Lendi Group, we sit down with Aaron Hockey, the group’s general manager, network development, to review the evolution of the broker channel and the skills a modern broker needs to succeed.

Tune in to find out:

• The challenges and opportunities for today’s brokers.
• How Lendi Group is easing broker workload with Platform Plus.
• Why broking is still a relationships-based profession.

And much more!

The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join host Annie Kane and The Adviser journalist Charlotte Humphrys as they discuss where the industry is on the payroll tax issue; insights gleaned from The Adviser’s recent webcast on the matter with LMG, MFAA, Dentons, and PwC Australia; and why all brokers should be reviewing their documentation.

This week, they cover:

• Takeaways from the payroll tax webcast.
• The Assistant Treasurer’s meeting on clawback with the FBAA.
• The final step in the ANZ-Suncorp merger.

And much more!