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Seeking solutions
Self-employment, illness and divorce are just some of the life situations that can see a borrower classified as specialist. With the banks increasingly unable to meet the needs of such borrowers, Australian Broker examines the alternatives
Commercial's big break
From non-residential property to asset and construction finance, by some estimates untapped commercial lending opportunities are currently worth $85bn. But when it comes to finding solutions for clients, Australian Broker finds that there is more to the sector than meets the eye

The CEO Sleepout
Industry CEOs bed down in Balmain to raise funds for Vinnies
Plugging the gaps
Australia’s relationship with credit has changed, and it’s having huge implications on the tools brokers keep to hand. Alf Vasta, the newly appointed head of broker for MoneyPlace, explains how prospective mortgage applicants can leverage the trend

Back to school by Melanie Mingas
BBX 2019 saw hundreds of brokers learn the latest business tips and productivity hacks from their peers, lenders and aggregators
Leaving the comfort zone by Melanie Mingas
The why, when and how of moving into commercial finance, as explained by lenders and aggregators
The true role of the SME broker by Melanie Mingas
Leo Tyndall, founder of marketplace lending platform Marketlend, says SMEs are being let down by banks and fintechs
Leading lady by Melanie Mingas
Andrea McNaughton outlines Loan Market's growth plans and explains why female brokers are more important than ever before
Fast Money by Melanie Mingas
The borrower demands shaping SME finance and how lenders are are rethinking their core products
The next steps by Melanie Mingas
The election may have delivered for brokers but the 2022 review, best interest duty and threat of a downturn, remain on the cards