Features

• The value of mortgage brokers: Separating myths from facts

  Choice, convenience and healthy competition are the top reasons consumers choose brokers

• A cautious look at the government's trail announcement

  "It's important that our industry not be a political football"

• BDM in the spotlight: Jordan Paris

  Funding BDM Jordan Paris lives by the "Seek first to understand" mantra to help brokers feel confident about their "out of the box" transactions

• Gender bias in accessing business funding continues

  The massive rise of fintechs is closing the gap

• International Women's Day 2019: A chance to stop and think

  The head of third party at a bank has written his thoughts on gender equality

• Broker thrives by not being "everything to everyone"

  She turned down almost $10m-worth of deals last year because "it’s all about doing the right thing"

• Stagnant cash rate expected to go down further

  It opens more opportunities for home ownership

• New broker finds tough year his biggest so far

  He considers it an advantageous time despite sometimes feeling like "meat in the customer-and-bank sandwich"

• Borrowing gets easier for regional 'Aussie battlers' despite being at most credit risk

  The new system allows banks to make lending decisions based on comprehensive data

• Nearly 50% feel negative effect of financial stress on wellbeing

  Broking agency provides five tips to get out of debt and be financially fit