Careers in broking
For brokers, credit analysts and support staff working out their next move: what good looks like, what to ask before you switch, and how to back yourself.
13 articles · All posts
- 13 October 2026
Offshore loan processing vs a local hire, and what stays onshore.
Offshore loan processing vs local hire: what offshore support costs a brokerage, why files bounce back from credit, and the onshore seat worth paying for.
- 8 October 2026
Credit analyst vs loan processor: what's the difference in a brokerage?
Credit analyst vs loan processor: one assesses the file before it goes to a lender, the other gets it to settlement. What each does, earns and needs.
- 30 September 2026
'Leads provided' in mortgage broker jobs rarely comes with a number
Mortgage broker jobs with leads provided rarely say how many, what converts or who owns the client. What brokers and principals each fear, and what to agree.
- 30 September 2026
Returning to employment after running your own brokerage
Returning to employment after self-employment, read from both desks: what the broker coming back fears, what the principal fears, and what makes it hold.
- 28 May 2026
Thinking of switching brokerages? Ask these five questions.
A salary bump is the weakest reason to move brokerages. Here are the five questions that actually tell you whether your next brokerage is the right one.
- 8 March 2026
Female brokers at 27%, the same number since 2017.
The share of women in mortgage broking hasn't moved in eight years, even as the channel set records. The data says this is a retention question, not a recruitment one.
- 22 February 2026
We hire for attitude. Then why did you reject my last three candidates?
Most principals say they hire for attitude, then reject candidates for lacking experience. The broker turnover data suggests a lot of brokerages are doing the opposite of what they claim.
- 13 May 2025
The end of non-competes: a win for talent, a wake-up call for employers.
Australia plans to ban non-compete clauses for employees under $190,100. Draft laws are out but not yet passed. What it means for brokers and employers.
- 16 October 2024
Banking or broking: where entry-level lenders should start.
Should you start your lending career in a bank or with a broker? An honest breakdown of banking versus broking for anyone starting out in finance, including pay, security and where each path leads.
- 11 October 2024
How to move from New Zealand to Australian lending.
New Zealand lending experience transfers well across the Tasman, but the market, the rules and the products are different. Here is what to plan for before you make the move.
- 7 October 2024
How to move from asset finance into mortgage broking.
Moving from asset finance to mortgage broking uses most of the skills you already have. What transfers, the Cert IV you need, and how to make the switch land.
- 24 September 2024
The skills that actually build a mortgage broking career.
What skills do you need to succeed as a mortgage broker? Technical knowledge gets you in the door. People skills, the right certifications and good mentors are what build a lasting broking career.
- 18 April 2024
The case for commission-only broking.
Is commission-only broking worth it? It ties your income to your output with no salary cap. Here is why the model suits self-starters, and what it asks of you.
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