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03/09/2026

Read separately, this month’s numbers can seem contradictory.
The cash rate held.
Investor lending fell again.
Auction clearance rates remained below 50%.
Dwelling values declined for a second consecutive quarter.
Mortgage applications have reportedly fallen by 15% since the Budget.
And yet, broker share has climbed to 49%.
Taken together, these figures tell a clearer story.

The market may be getting smaller in some areas, but brokers are capturing a larger share of the business that remains. That distinction matters.
A decline in investor lending may create pressure for brokerages with a strong investor focus.
A 15% fall in applications may flow through to future settlement volumes.
Subdued auction activity and softer dwelling values may affect confidence, transaction volumes and referral activity.
But the rise in broker share suggests borrowers are continuing to value advice and support, particularly when the market feels less certain.

So the opportunity may not be in waiting for the market to improve.
It may be in understanding where demand is still moving, which client segments are becoming more active, and whether your business is positioned to serve them.

The question isn't whether the market is good or bad.
The better question is whether your business mix is aligned with the market that's actually in front of you.
Where are your next opportunities coming from this quarter?

02/09/2026

The best brokers are not just reacting to what is happening in the market. They are listening for what could shape the conversations coming next.

As we look towards the coming months, a few themes are increasingly finding their way into client conversations:
📌 Tax, property and investment strategy
Capital gains tax and negative gearing continue to sit high on the list for property investors. With some investors taking a more cautious approach to the current market, brokers need to be ready for questions that go beyond the loan itself.
📌 SMSF and property
The recent changes around residential property purchases through SMSFs have put SMSF lending firmly back into the spotlight. While residential opportunities have narrowed, commercial property remains an avenue worth understanding for brokers working with SMSF clients.
📌 From policy to practicality
One thing we are noticing is that conversations are becoming less about “What does the policy say?” and more about “What actually works in the current market?”

That is where broker expertise matters. Knowing the policy is important. Knowing how it applies to a client's circumstances, which lenders may have a pathway, and where the opportunities and limitations sit is what makes the conversation valuable.

The takeaway for brokers:
Don't wait for the market to dictate the conversation.
Stay informed. Know your scenarios. Understand what is changing. And be ready to have the conversation before your clients ask.

Be prepared with the right information.

01/09/2026

81% of new residential home loans in Australia are now facilitated by mortgage brokers*.

That number isn't just a market-share milestone. It changes what good broking looks like.

This month, the MFAA and Bankwest brought brokers together for training focused on something that doesn't always appear on a loan application: client vulnerability.

Financial hardship.
Relationship breakdown.
Financial abuse.
Coercive control.
Unexpected life events.
These circumstances can sit behind a client's financial position without ever appearing in their financial documents.

Brokers aren't counsellors, and they're not expected to investigate a client's personal circumstances. But they are often in the room when something isn't quite right.

Knowing how to recognise the signs, respond appropriately, maintain professional boundaries and know when to connect someone with specialist support is becoming an increasingly important part of the profession.

And when four in five new home loans are coming through the broker channel, this isn't just about individual brokers. It's about the standard of care Australians experience across the industry.

The question for brokers isn't simply: “Have I completed my CPD?”

It's: “Am I continuing to build the skills I need for the conversations that happen around the loan?”

Has client vulnerability come up in your CPD this year?

*Source: MFAA

31/08/2026

In the early days of mortgage broking, being hands-on with every part of the business is almost unavoidable.

Sales.
Client communication.
Loan processing.
Compliance.
Marketing.
After-sales service.
And everything in between.
It is hard work, but it is also valuable.
You learn how your business really operates before you start handing parts of it over to someone else.
But eventually, there comes a point where doing everything yourself starts to limit the business.

So, when do you hire your first admin?
A common industry benchmark is when your trail income can comfortably cover the fixed cost of an additional team member.
That is a sensible financial benchmark.
But it shouldn't be the only trigger.

Ask yourself:
• Is your turnaround time starting to suffer?
• Are you constantly switching between sales and administration?
• Are important follow-ups getting pushed back?
• Is the quality of your client service being affected?
• Are you spending less time developing your pipeline and business?
• Could someone else take ownership of repeatable tasks?

The real question isn't simply:
"Can I afford an admin?"
It is:
"What is my time worth, and what is the business losing because I am doing everything myself?"

Using trail income to cover the fixed cost is a good starting benchmark.
Knowing when your time, service levels and growth are being constrained is what tells you whether you are actually ready.

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28/08/2026

First impressions in broking aren't made with words.
They're made the moment you walk through the door.

Before you've explained a single product or quoted a single rate, your client has already formed an opinion, based on how you look, how you carry yourself, and what you place on their coffee table.

That moment matters more than most brokers realise.
A professional folder isn't a nice-to-have. It's a silent salesperson, and one of the most underutilised tools in a broker's kit.

Here's what every broker's folder should contain:
📄 Your profile — who you are, your experience, your credentials, and why clients trust you. Keep it warm, keep it personal.
📄 Your lender panel — show the breadth of what you represent. Clients want to know you're comparing the market, not just one or two banks.
📄 Your services — home loans, refinancing, asset finance, SMSF lending. Lay it out clearly. Clients often don't know the full scope of what a broker can do for them.
📝 Note pages — take notes during the meeting, in front of them. It signals that every word they say matters.
And always bring a calculator. Work the numbers on the spot. Show your thinking. Make the conversation tangible.

Here's the part most brokers miss entirely.
When you leave that folder on the coffee table, you haven't left a brochure. You've left a conversation piece. The next time a friend visits and asks "how did you find your broker?", the folder is already there, doing the talking.
A well-presented broker with a professional folder doesn't just win the client in the room. They get introduced to the next three.

Look the part. Carry the tools. Leave a lasting impression.
What's in your folder? We'd love to know.

27/08/2026

A broker once worked with a great client: a first home buyer, genuinely excited to get started.

So the broker did what felt right, went deep. Suburb reports. Market commentary. Rate comparisons across six lenders. Infrastructure pipelines for the next ten years. Every email was thorough. Every attachment was
well-researched.

By week three, the client had stopped replying.

He wasn't confused by the information. He was buried under it.

When the broker finally picked up the phone instead of sending another email, the client said something simple: "I don't need more data. I just need you to tell me what to do."

It's a lesson worth remembering.
Clients don't hire a broker to become researchers themselves. They hire a broker to cut through the noise and say, with confidence, "here's what I recommend, and here's why it's right for you."

The brokers who build extraordinary careers share one habit: they know when to stop analysing and start converting. They read the room. They feel the moment. They close with conviction, not paperwork.

Clients don't need a dissertation. They need a trusted voice telling them it's time to move.

Be confident. Be brief. Be the broker who acts.

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26/08/2026

Marketing gets you noticed. Integrity makes you memorable.

Clients won't remember every rate you quoted, but they'll remember how you made them feel during one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

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25/08/2026

New ABS data released 20 August 2026 shows Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July, up from 4.4%, with employment falling by 15,800; missing market expectations for a rise.

For mortgage holders, a softening labour market can mean added pressure on household budgets and job security concerns creeping in.

As Mortgage Brokers, please share this information to your platforms so that clients who may be exposed to shifts in employment or income are equipped to reach out to you.

A quick conversation can now offer options before pressure becomes a problem. Talking to your clients lenders. Understand what flexibility, hardship provisions, or refinance with interest-only options are currently available so you're ready with answers when clients need them.

Staying ahead and understanding potential risk for your clients means the wellbeing of your clients.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, July 2026 Labour Force data

24/08/2026

Do you think this ban would be reconsidered?

On 10 August, SMSFs lost the ability to use Limited Recourse Borrowing. Property Council of Australia, REIA, SMSF Association and UDIA are pushing the government to pause the ban for new-build homes while Treasury assesses the hit to housing supply.

But investors are already adjusting. 26% of surveyed SMSF holders say they're shifting toward commercial property instead.
Brokers, what's your read?

Drop a comment. Does this policy hold, or does it get walked back?

Source:
https://www.mpamag.com/au/specialty/smsf/smsf-trustees-maintain-property-appetite-despite-residential-borrowing-ban/585191

https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/industry-unites-to-fight-smsf-borrowing-ban-on-new-homes-289804.aspx

21/08/2026

Growth shouldn't mean doing it alone.

Demal’s view on why so many experienced brokers hit a wall around the 3–5 year mark; and why the answer isn't working harder, it's having the right people around you.
At Smartfinn Advisors, that's not just a business structure. It's a community of brokers who challenge, support and grow alongside each other.
🎥 Full video below.

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