NEWS

Time is running out to recognise Australia’s Rising Stars

Don't miss your chance to nominate an outstanding broker for Rising Stars 2027

What makes a great broker? That’s personal

NAB’s Lucia La Bella on why lasting relationships – backed by the right banking partner – are shaping the future of mortgage finance

Brokers still in limbo on anti-money laundering obligations

Brokers need not act yet, but uncertainty over obligations remains

Australian Mortgage Awards 2026: three cheers for the judges

MPA thanks the 35-member judging panel that picked the best mortgage brokers, lenders and aggregators of 2026

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PREMIUM

How SFG builds lasting relationships that help brokers grow

How SFG combines personal relationships and practical support to help members grow

SPECIALTY

SME

Broking industry leaders join peak small business body

Anja Pannek and David Bushby elected to small business council board, giving brokers a stronger say in national policy

Education

RedZed launches free commercial lending course for brokers

Self-employed lending specialist adds six-module course to its broker academy

TV

Bigger brokerages chase growth without losing clients

Liberty on helping brokers navigate complex lending scenarios

MPA POD

What Gerald Foley learned building nMB over 25 years

As MPA and nMB both mark 25 years, industry veteran reflects on a defining era for Australian mortgage broking

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

Demographic changes to shrink Canada's workforce: Bank of Canada

‘Businesses need to understand it to develop new markets and products, invest in productivity-enhancing technology and help their workers gain skills for the future’

Demographic changes to shrink Canada's workforce: Bank of Canada

‘Businesses need to understand it to develop new markets and products, invest in productivity-enhancing technology and help their workers gain skills for the future’

Five female mortgage brokers who mean business join industry-backed program

Joint initiative between the MFAA and COSBOA targets investment in female leadership, business growth and workplace inclusion

DE&I

Mortgage demand slump deepens – Equifax

Both first-home buyer and investor cohorts post sharp declines in September

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