The Adviser Podcast Network

The mortgage and property market have both been growing rapidly this past year, with property prices and mortgage volumes setting new volume records month-on-month. In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane is joined by Grace Ormsby, news editor of our sister brand Real Estate Business, to discuss the trends that real estate agents have been seeing, the regions and types of property that are in hot demand, and how agents and brokers can work closely together in this booming market.

Tune in to find out: - The kinds of buyers in market at the moment - Which areas are the surprise winners of sea-change and tree-change demand - How real estate agents pivoted during COVID-19

And much more!

As the senior finance specialist at the mortgage broking arm of end-to-end property business Coronis, Mat Crossley is a specialist in working with clients and real estate agents alike.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane talks to broker and senior finance specialist at Coronis Mortgage & Finance, Mat Crossley, to learn how the property group covers the full property journey with their clients, how he's managed to build his book over the past seven years, and why mentors are so important for new-to-industry brokers.

Tune in to find out: - How Mat works alongside real estate agents and conveyancers - What he's learned from his mistakes - Why Coronis has launched a mentoring program

And much more!

Shore Financial broker Christian Stevens has only been in broking for a few years, but in that time, he has successfully harnessed social media to become the "most viewed broker" in Australia. We find out how he did it.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Christian to find out how he went from nightclub promotion to broking, how he grew his client base by building a strong online presence, and how he manages to run one of the largest Facebook groups for first home buyers while broking full time.

Tune in to find out: - His process and strategy for digital marketing - What he did to be crowned the "most viewed broker" in Australia on LinkedIn - Why he thinks new brokers should join an existing brokerage

And much more!

Mortgage and Finance Leader gives you a unique insight into the mindset of the most influential figures in Australia's $2.7-trillion mortgage industry.

Join host Alex Whitlock as he invites his guests to open up on the biggest issues and opportunities facing the mortgage and finance industry.

In this episode, Aussie CEO James Symond looks back at the origins of the Aussie brand and how it got to where it is today, and considers the evolution of the brand and the broking industry as a whole.

Tune in to find out: - The origins of Aussie and how it disrupted the mortgage market - The keys to running a successful brokerage - The new chapter with Lendi

And much more!

After having worked in banking and financial planning, Brighter Finance's broker and podcaster Marcus Roberts made the move into brokers four years ago and hasn't look back.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with Marcus to find out why he made the move into this channel, how he set up his brokerage and operates his one-man band, and why and how he's launched his own podcast series, Sydney Property Insider.

Tune in to find out:

- Why he decided to start his own business - How he makes the most of his CRM - The trends he's seeing in first home buyer activity

And much more!

The biggest and most productive brokerages in Australia have been revealed in The Adviser's Top 25 Brokerages ranking 2021, partnered by NAB. We reveal who made the ranking.

The financial year 2020 must be one of the strangest on record, with COVID-19 impacts affecting many businesses and business finance but also seeing a boom in mortgage activity.

In this year's Top 25 Brokerages ranking, partnered by NAB, we can see that brokers have been busier than ever servicing the needs of a growing number of borrowers. Both settlements and productivity were strong across the board.

In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane delves into the ranking stats and catches up with Nicole Triandos, acting general manager, NAB broker distribution, to discuss why having a strong broker channel is so important to the market.

Tune in to find out: - Who the leading brokerages in Australia are - What factors have been driving broker channel growth - How NAB is supporting brokers

And much more!

As well as being a busy broker and director of Queensland-based brokerage Evolve Loans, Jai Hobbs has also added 'author' to his resume, co-writing a book on financial literacy for high school children with his wife, Marlies.

With a passion to better prepare the next generation for a successful and independent life, Jai and Marlies wrote FLY: Financially Literate Youth (published by Penguin) covering off not only what it takes to be able to afford a mortgage, but also the ins and outs of credit cards, budgeting, tax and even delving into cryptocurrency, too.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Jai to discuss:

• How he runs two broking offices
• Why he wrote FLY: Financially Literate Youth
• How he's helping clients in an increasingly competitive property market

And much more!

If anyone knows the ins and outs of the challenges facing small businesses, it's the Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell.

In this episode of In Focus, recorded with the ASBFEO at our SME Broker Bootcamp in December 2020, Kate Carnell joins host Annie Kane to discuss the challenges that small business owners have been facing since COVID-19 hit, the benefits and pitfalls of government financial support mechanisms for SMEs, and the crucial role brokers play in helping small businesses access and understand business finance.

Tune in to find out: - The challenges that SMEs are facing and the pros and cons of government support mechanisms - The mental health challenges of SMEs - The resources available to brokers to identify appropriate SME finance

And much more!

Turnaround times have been the word on everyone's lips at the moment, as some lenders experience blowouts due to record-high mortgage demand and lucrative cashback offers. But its not just home lending that has experienced delays; SME and asset finance has also been burdened by longer turnarounds.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Sidd Bahree, a Victoria-based broker to find his experiences with turnarounds in the SME space, how he has been managing client expectations, and what he is doing to help SMEs access the finance they need.

Tune in to find out: - What types of loans he's seeing strong flows from - What he thinks about the proposed BID extension - His tips for new brokers coming into the finance broking space

And much more!

In this month's episode, host Annie Kane is joined by Momentum Media's head of events, Jennifer Hardy, to discuss their top tips for writing a winning submission for the Better Business Awards 2021.

With brokers busier than ever before to help borrowers refinance or help first home buyers take advantage of government grants, there has never been a better time to showcase the hard work going on in this industry and the individuals making a difference in borrowers' lives. In this episode of In Focus, Annie and Jen discuss what the judges look for in a winning submission and how the Better Business Awards can benefit the finalists and winners.

Tune in to find out: - Why you should submit for a Better Business Award - The key things to include - How Annie picks the Editor's Choice award

Find out more about the Better Business Awards 2021, here.