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Commercial broking industry is attracting more top talent than ever, says sector stalwart

Amanda Tay was hired as ING’s new head of SME in October, marking the latest step in Australia’s sixth-largest lender’s plans to grow its presence in the rapidly growing business-lending space. MPA Pod sat down with Tay to discuss the challenges facing Australian SMEs, how she got into finance in the first place, and why SME lending is so important for ING’s growth ambitions.

Gemma Piscioneri, former head of retail distribution at customer-owned P&N Bank, joined forces with husband Tom at Perth-based brokerage G&T Finance earlier this year. MPA Pod catches up with Piscioneri to discuss the biggest challenges and surprises of her first six months on the other side of the deal.

MPA sat down with Kerry Sainsbury, founder of Credit Success, to discuss the important work she does in repairing clients’ credit scores. Brokers regularly come to Sainsbury seeking credit reporting guidance, including for vulnerable clients escaping coercive control and abusive environments. Sainsbury is passionate about improving credit literacy in the broking space.

Respected mentor and former broker Nancy Youssef discusses the reality of achieving a work-life balance in today's hustle culture

James McCracken of The Successful Adviser joins MPA to share the dos and don’ts of modern broker marketing, plus a few horror stories he’s seen over the years of being a business coach to the mortgage broking industry

MoneyQuest franchise owner Peita Davies has racked up dozens of awards over the past 20 years. Now, she is gearing the next generation up for growth. Davies sits down with MPA to discuss being a pillar of the Blue Mountains and Penrith communities.

MPA sits down with Jason Bush, finance manager at Real Estate Investment Finance (REIF), to discuss the breakneck growth of Brisbane’s property market. Once considered Australia’s largest country town, Brisbane has emerged as one of the hottest destinations for domestic and international migrants. Bush gives some expert insights into what it’s like being a mortgage broker in the Queensland capital...

MPA recently caught up with Matt Spears of Evoke Capital to discuss how he is leading his brokerage through the rapidly changing mortgage finance landscape. Listen now to hear the star broker's thoughts on diversification, bringing new talent into broking, and where the industry is going from here.

Jean-Pierre Gortan, co-founder and managing director of commercial broking powerhouse Simplicity Loans & Advisory, is priming his brokerage for the next stage of growth. He sits down with MPA to tell it all.

Baber Zaka, Commonwealth Bank's new general manager of third-party banking, talks about building trust with brokers.

Digital technology platforms, especially AI and open banking, have enormous potential to streamline broker processes and free up their time for customer engagement and building business growth. LMG group executive customer experience Jason Furnell talks about how AI, open banking and other tech tools will change the way brokers work, and explores the benefits and limitations of various technologie...

Dr Nicola Powell, chief of research and economics at leading property data company Domain. talks about what drove the property market in 2023 and various factors affecting price growth in 2024, including interest rates, regional housing, mum and dad investors and first home buyers.

The SMSF lending sector is booming. As total members tip over 1.1 million, there’s never been a better opportunity for brokers to understand the evolving sector and connect with customers. In fact, a significant slice is choosing to invest in property, both residential and non-residential, altogether accounting for a total reported borrowing of just over $18 billion. But where does SMSF sit in the...

Traditional bank loans often come with a strict set of criteria which in return, boxes a lot of potential customers out of the mortgage market. Despite this, there are alternatives to traditional loans that don’t come with all the hassle of dealing with the banks. In this podcast, we sit down with Siobhan Williams, Head of Mortgages - Retail Broker at Pepper Money to discuss the many benefits of n...

Uncover the full potential of becoming a franchisee at LJ Hooker Home Loans

Isabella Constantinou, MPA Top Commercial Broker for 2023 and associate director at Simplicity Loans and Advisory provides insights around the areas of specialisation, the importance of having a support network and advice for brokers (including women) on how to get started.

In this latest episode of MPA Pod, we engage in a captivating conversation with Sam White, the executive chairman at LMG, Australia's premier aggregator. In this episode, Sam delves into the intriguing dynamics reshaping the broking industry. Discover the transformative potential of open banking, explore strategies for diversification, and gain unique insights into the quest for market share in th...

Matt Atkin, president of the Commercial and Asset Finance Brokers Association discusses current trends in commercial lending, the importance of having a mentor, the incoming Professional Standards Scheme and what brokers can look forward to in the commercial space over the next five years.

In this latest episode of MPA Pod, we engage in a captivating conversation with Sam White, the executive chairman at LMG, Australia's premier aggregator. In this episode, Sam delves into the intriguing dynamics reshaping the broking industry. Discover the transformative potential of open banking, explore strategies for diversification, and gain unique insights into the quest for market share in th...

In this episode of MPA Pod we sit down with Sam White, the prominent leader of Australia's largest aggregator, LMG. Join us as we delve into the pressing concerns currently shaping the world of brokers. Sam provides valuable insights and expert commentary on key topics such as clawbacks, cashbacks, and commissions. Don't miss this informative conversation that sheds light on the issues that matter...

SFG general manager Blake Buchanan discusses the role of aggregators in the mortgage and finance industry, the key attributes brokers should look for, business activities that aggregators can help with and the recent brokerages that have joined SFG.