Broker Daily Podcast Network

CBA veteran on what makes a great relationship manager

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gerard 'Rolfsy' Rolfs has been in banking for around 40 years and third party for 24. In this time, he has witnessed immense change as the broker chan...

Business Accelerator: Focus on client outcomes, not just transactions

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The mortgage industry isn't just about loans – it's about relationships, trust, and solving clients' broader financial needs. In this week's episode...

Finance Specialist: How brokers can capitalise on Australia's property boom

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Finance Specialist, the duo delves into key trends shaping Australia's property and commercial lending markets. From the on...

Lenders pre-emptively cutting rates before RBA meeting

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lenders have begun cutting interest rates in the lead-up to the August monetary policy meeting, with many now sitting under 5 per cent. This increased...

Business Accelerator: How to thrive amid disruption

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While broker market share continues to grow, the threat of disruption looms – whether from technology, changing consumer behaviour, or industry cons...

Spotlight: Cotality's rebrand signals intelligence and AI-driven future for brokers

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cotality (formerly known as CoreLogic) joined this week's episode of Broker Daily Spotlight to discuss the recent rebrand and what it means for the ev...

Finance Specialist: How the pandemic sparked the new wave of borrower

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for many Australians to venture into self-employment, whether as contractors, sole traders, or small-busines...

Tackle the housing crisis by fixing career advice

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing crisis could be addressed through better school career guidance. The unfounded stigma surrounding trades is hurting the supply of property...

Business Accelerator: Content creation has never been more important

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With rising competition and technological disruption, brokers can no longer just be loan processors. Clients now seek advisers they trust – professi...

Spotlight: LoanOptions.ai on why brokers can't afford to ignore tech

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evolving consumer habits and competition with well-equipped banks have forced brokers to think about tech more than ever before. Those who aren't leve...

Finance Specialist: Unpacking the incredible growth of non-bank lending

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2014, only 7 per cent of SMEs considered non-bank lenders; by 2025, this has surged to 55 per cent. This massive growth was unpacked by the team in...

Can brokers keep up with the next-gen digital investor?

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian mortgage and property market is shifting rapidly and brokers are at the centre of it all. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, hosts ...

Business Accelerator: Why brokers must lead with trust in a digital world

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Customers can distinguish between genuine human interactions and automated responses. Authenticity matters. Without trust, they will seek alternatives...

Spotlight: Quickli isn't stopping at over half of broker market share

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With around 12,500 brokers using the Quickli platform and just over 22,000 brokers in market, the dominant force in the lending space isn't content wi...

Finance Specialist: Plan for the worst, hope for the best

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Finance Specialist, Trent Carter and Jack Campbell discuss the importance of prudent financial planning in an uncertain economic cl...

Will brokers end up charging a fee for specialised lending?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The landscape of the modern borrower is extremely diverse. With so many niche areas of operation, there is the potential for a shake-up in broker pay ...

Business Accelerator: Customer experience will shape the future of broking

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The role of a broker extends far beyond simply being a loan facilitator. Brokers are a trusted adviser that is sought due to expertise and the custome...

Spotlight: NextGen unpacks the future of open banking

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer Data Right (CDR)-powered open banking is the next frontier for broker efficiency. The industry is amid a period of change management, but low...

Finance Specialist: It's time for a new financial year reset

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter the financial year 2026, brokers should take the time to review past performance, reset, and prepare for the coming financial year. In thi...

Borrowers highly vigilant about rate changes

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The modern mortgage market has made way for hyper-vigilance from borrowers who keep tabs on rate movements more than ever before. Brokers must therefo...

Business Accelerator: The art of saying no in mortgage broking

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage brokers often struggle with declining business, but saying no to unsuitable clients can save time, improve efficiency, and lead to better out...

Spotlight: Candid reactions from the industry's top innovators

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the hugely successful Broker Innovation Summit, the industry's top innovators joined the Spotlight podcast to give some candid reactions and...

Finance Specialist: Embrace disruption – why it's a force for good, not fear

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disruption is often seen as an ugly word. It shouldn't though, as it is making way for exciting change, especially in lending. In this episode of Fina...

Lagging regulation keeping crypto mortgages subdued

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent ordering of two US mortgage lenders to factor crypto wealth into serviceability has some speculating on the future of lending in Australia....

Broker Daily Uncut live from the Broker Innovation Summit

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The success of the inaugural Broker Innovation Summit was captured in a live recording from the crew. The theme of the day was get comfortable with be...

Business Accelerator: It's time for your midyear business review

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the financial year comes to a close, business owners will be preparing for the year ahead. It's prime time to reflect, review, reset, and prepare. ...

Finance Specialist: Helping business customers secure a home loan

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discussions around the servicing of SME clients often revolve around helping them with business loan needs. But what about when that client needs a ho...

Regulation and innovation shaping the industry

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The broking industry is at a pivotal moment, with innovation, regulation, and market dynamics shaping its future. This was the topic of discussion in ...

Business Accelerator: Innovation in broking goes beyond technology

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Phil Tarrant and co-host Jason Back highlight that innovation goes further than tech. The broker ...

Finance Specialist: Why brokers can't afford to stand still

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special episode of Finance Specialist, the usual crew is joined by FBAA's national commercial and asset manager, Steve Ragany. The discussion cov...

Will brokers remain relevant amid the AI revolution?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the market switches from digital prime to AI prime, brokers are faced with a challenge. In this special episode of Broker Daily Uncut, data and AI...

Business Accelerator: How brokers can navigate the complexities of the industry

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Phil Tarrant and co-host Jason Back discuss the often-complex industry that is broking, giving a ...

Finance Specialist: Helping clients overcome cash flow challenges

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Finance Specialist podcast, hosts Jack Campbell and Trent Carter delve into the pressing issues facing SMEs in Australia,...

Credit scrutiny on the rise as BNPL comes under regulator's watch

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASIC, as of today (10 June), will regulate BNPL like any other credit product. This is big news for brokers and borrowers as these services could affe...

Business Accelerator: Unpacking the traits that make a successful leader

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not all great mortgage brokers are natural leaders, but the good news? Leadership can be learned. This was the topic of discussion in this latest epis...

Finance Specialist: Where to begin when investing in tech

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tech is imperative for the modern business. But where do you begin? This was the topic of discussion in this latest episode of Finance Specialist. Fig...

Record market share reinforces broker cruciality

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Jack Campbell and co-host Phillip Tarrant discuss the record-breaking figures to come from the MFAA...

Business Accelerator: Leverage AI and tech to scale and grow your brokerage

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Historically, brokers scaled by hiring more staff, but AI and automation now allow smaller teams to handle higher volumes efficiently. This was the to...

Finance Specialist: Answering broker questions in a Q&A with Interim Finance

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Broker Daily's Finance Specialist, host Jack Campbell and co-host Trent Carter are joined by Interim Finance BDM Isaiah Tait...

Rate cuts take time to impact the market

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Reserve Bank's long-awaited and highly anticipated cash rate drop, lenders have begun implementing interest rate cuts. Despite this, the...

Business Accelerator: How to turn clients into lifelong advocates

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of customer service and the power it has to capture and retain clients was the topic of discussion in this week's episode of Business A...

Finance Specialist: It's time to get EOFY-ready

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

End of financial year (EOFY) is fast approaching. For brokers, this means clients may be looking to the year ahead, planning budgets. In this latest e...

Rate day eve: What's in store for brokers?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, the team discusses the upcoming RBA cash rate call. Signs are pointing to a cut. If this happens, broker...

Business Accelerator: Turn knowledge into action

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Broker Essentials' Jason Back give some guidance on how to turn knowled...

Spotlight: How Wave Money is navigating market uncertainty

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The financial landscape in 2025 has been defined by one word: uncertainty. From shifting global trade policies to domestic rate cuts and a federal ele...

Finance Specialist: Unlock SME lending success in the upcoming masterclass

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This latest episode of Finance Specialist introduces an upcoming Commercial Finance Masterclass focused on SME lending, hosted by Accendo Financial's ...

Broker Daily gears up for first-ever Broker Innovation Summit

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The upcoming Broker Innovation Summit and Awards, set to take place on Wednesday, 25 June in Sydney, have been designed to help brokers navigate techn...

Business Accelerator: Keeping up with shifting client expectations

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gone are the days when clients were satisfied with an annual check-in or a Christmas card. Today's borrowers expect real-time updates, constant digita...

Spotlight: Brokers backed by data are more effective

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brokers and aggregators who take advantage of data are better equipped to engage new clients, retain their services, and predict property changes. Bro...

Finance Specialist: Why compliance matters more than ever

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At its core, compliance isn't just about ticking boxes. It's about protecting your business, your clients, and your reputation. This was the topic of ...

What's next for housing following Labor's election win?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labor has come away with the win after a landslide victory over the Coalition in the weekend's federal election. Now, the Albanese government will nee...

Business Accelerator: The evolution of mortgage broking

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The mortgage broking industry has come a long way since its early days in the 1990s, when brokers relied on paper files, hand scanners, and in-person ...

Finance Specialist: Seasonal trends likely to impact SME clients

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seasonal trends are likely to have an impact on the operations of SMEs. For finance brokers, this is something to remain aware of. In this latest epis...

Election week: The industry prepares for a leadership outcome

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially election week with voters taking to the polls on 3 May. The industry will surely be preparing for election promises to be enacted depe...

Business Accelerator: How to recruit, retain, and grow in an uncertain market

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials' Jason Back to delve into the current market influen...

BOQ vague about the future of the broker channel

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With recent results from the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) showing an increased focus on the proprietary channel and no updates for its broker channel paus...

Business Accelerator: The impact of a volatile economy on brokers

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back unpack the volatile state of the economy and how it can impa...

Finance Specialist: Diversification works if done strategically

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brokers have countless avenues available to them when building a career. Whether solo, at a brokerage, or running a business, there are a variety of b...

Labor and Coalition battling for votes with housing policy

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each party is continuing attempts to win over voters in the lead-up to the election with housing-related policies. In this latest episode of Broker Da...

Business Accelerator: Analysing the 'strategic sweet spot' for brokers

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, host Alex Whitlock and co-host Jason Back outline the strategy needed to be an effective broker. The m...

Finance Specialist: How brokers can thrive in a remote work era

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic forced many industries to adopt remote and hybrid work structures. Now off the back of COVID-19, some brokers are choosing to remain virt...

Top-performing brokers on opportunities and challenges for 2025

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special episode of Broker Daily Uncut, recorded from the floor at the Better Business Summit in Sydney, two top- performing brokers discuss what'...

Business Accelerator: Success is determined by personal aspirations

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some brokers aim to build large-scale businesses, with $100 million-plus loan books, while others prefer a smaller, client-focused practice with bette...

Finance Specialist: Guide to navigating business valuation

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brokers servicing SME clients can benefit from having an understanding of risks and value drivers. This was the topic of discussion in this latest epi...

CBA unpacks revived broker commitment

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Phillip Tarrant is joined by CBA's general manager of third-party, Baber Zaka, to discuss the how the majo...

Business Accelerator: Profitability varies by business model

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Depending on the business model a broker works under, profitability can vary dramatically. Solo practitioners, boutique brokerages, and large firms al...

Finance Specialist: The election promises set to impact SMEs

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With anticipation ramping up for the upcoming federal election, many are keeping a keen eye on the policies and promises given, particularly regarding...

Unpacking the Help to Buy changes

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First home buyers and low- to middle-income earners will be happy with recent changes to the Help to Buy scheme, making the financial burden of taking...

Business Accelerator: Staying profitable during uncertainty

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials' Jason Back to discuss profitability for the modern broke...

Finance Specialist: Alt doc shouldn't be the default solution

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alt doc is an important offering in the lending ecosystem. However, brokers who immediately jump to these types of loans could be disadvantaging clien...

Brokers remaining unified despite journalist 'beat ups'

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every couple of years, there's a new controversy that rocks the broking world. Recently, it was misinformation on broker commissions. Could this be th...

Business Accelerator: Leveraging change to win new business

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Accelerator, with Jason Back and Alex Whitlock, the duo discuss the best methods for driving growth amid shifts in the mar...

Finance Specialist: 'The best brokers work in collaboration with their clients'

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The news has been constant in the broking world. With changes around every corner and trends fluctuating constantly, brokers can have a tough time ser...

Brokers quickly approaching 80% market share

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The broking industry can pat itself on the back after reaching a record-high 76 per cent market share. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, Phil Ta...

Business Accelerator: How brokers can capitalise on changing market conditions

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back discuss the constant evolution of the broking industry and how there is o...

Spotlight: Lendi Group is investing in tech, but 'keeping home loans human'

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI and tech are massively beneficial for the modern broker to streamline processes. It's not replacing, but enabling more client-facing time. This wa...

Finance Specialist: Private lenders can be perfect for the 'right' client

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Finance Specialist, private lenders were the topic of discussion. These niche offerings provide valuable choice for consumer...

Tech will shape the future of aggregation

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aggregators are at an inflection point of major change. Acting as a catalyst to this change is technology. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host...

Business Accelerator: Push beyond the familiar

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent report has highlighted how the value, demand, and importance of brokers have grown over the last decade. In this episode of Business Acceler...

Spotlight: How RedZed is primed for growth following rate cuts

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Non-bank lender RedZed is planning for growth in the wake of the RBA's first cash rate cut in over four years. Joining Broker Daily Spotlight, managi...

Finance Specialist: What rate cuts mean for brokers

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Finance Specialist, hosts Jack Campbell and Trent Carter discuss the RBA dropping the cash rate by 25 bps and how this decision is ...

Why do the parties wait for elections to push meaningful policy changes?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like clockwork, the parties seem to wait until election season to secure votes by enacting meaningful policy. In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, ...

Business Accelerator: Why product awareness is crucial

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brokers provide a tailored service and as such must have a comprehensive understanding of the products they're discussing. In this episode of Busines...

Finance Specialist: Continuous learning and development are key for brokers

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What separates a good broker from a great broker is the appetite to learn. Those who become complacent and think they've unlocked all there is to know...

Exploring channel conflict: Is it really that bad?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, Phil Tarrant, Alex Whitlock, and Jack Campbell discuss the ongoing channel conflict disagreement between broker...

Business Accelerator: Community connection can help a brokerage stand out

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once a business is established, growth and scalability are often hot on leaders' minds. One way to build a strong brand is to engage with the communit...

Spotlight: Brokers crucial to Bluestone's 25 years of success

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bluestone Home Loans is celebrating a quarter century milestone, with the broker channel recognised as an important component of this success. In the...

Finance Specialist: Who wins and loses after a rate cut?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are just one week away from the long-awaited meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia and plenty of economists are predicting a cut for the first t...

'Dabbling' in commercial and finance lending can be dangerous

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, the team discuss commercial and finance lending, and why brokers who "dabble" in this area could put clie...

Business Accelerator: Personalisation in an automated world

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Accelerator, hosts Alex Whitlock and Jason Back discuss the increasing reliance on technology. While it can certainly be a...

Spotlight: How Wave Money is thriving with a broker-centric strategy

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Broker Daily is Part 1 of a special four-part series where hosts Jack Campbell and Alex Whitlock host a roundtable conversation with J...

Finance Specialist: Servicing clients and building relationships

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Finance Specialist, join Broker Daily editor Jack Campbell and Accendo's Trent Carter as they explore the world of SME lending. Fro...

More red tape for investors leaving them disillusioned

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, hosts Jack Campbell, Phil Tarrant, and Alex Whitlock discuss the increasingly annoying red tape for prope...

Business Accelerator: Maintaining momentum after hitting growth targets

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurial brokers will have growth targets in mind, which may begin modest. Once these targets are reached, how can you keep this momentum ...

Finance Specialist: Shining light on commercial and asset finance

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this brand-new podcast series Finance Specialist, Broker Daily is teaming up with Accendo to provide insights into the often-overshadowed world of ...

Can the ambitious target of 1.2m homes be met?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, Phil Tarrant, Alex Whitlock, and Jack Campbell delve into the government's National Housing Accord. With...

Business Accelerator: Transitioning from solo practitioner to employer

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many brokers begin their career as a business owner as a solo practitioner. Once growth and scalability enter the equation, however, the thought of hi...

Lots of weight on the upcoming RBA meeting

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, hosts Alex Whitlock, Phil Tarrant, and Jack Campbell discuss the upcoming RBA meeting in February. With many ba...

Business Accelerator: Navigating varying client needs

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brokers have the unique position of engaging with people from all walks of life. Whether young or old, upper class or lower class, or varied in cultur...

Brokers: Guide and educate first home buyers on their journey

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Broker Daily Uncut, hosts Phil Tarrant and Jack Campbell discuss the importance of brokers meeting the needs of their clients, espe...