Resolve Finance has appointed its 100th mortgage broker, marking a major milestone in the group’s national expansion as more finance professionals move into broking.
A growing share of new franchisees are coming directly from the banking and finance sector. In 2025, 70% of Resolve’s new franchise partners came from finance, including 38% from banks. That compares with 64% and 21% respectively in 2024, and 47% from finance in 2023, reflecting a rapid shift in the talent profile.
The milestone comes as brokers tighten their grip on Australia’s lending market, with Cotality–MFAA data showing broker share climbed to 77.6% in the June quarter. Brokers wrote nearly $122 billion in new loans — up 21% year on year — highlighting borrowers’ growing preference for broker-led advice.
Managing director Don Crellin (pictured left) said the trend highlights a broader industry realignment.
“We’re seeing more financial services specialists choose to build their own businesses, and mortgage broking offers the freedom and flexibility they’re looking for,” Crellin said.
“This cohort bring an exceptional level of professional discipline and customer focus, and they tell us they’re choosing Resolve because we give them the support they need to turn those skills into a successful business.”
Resolve’s network expansion is underpinned by strong operational performance. The company recently posted a record $2.2 billion in home loan settlements for FY2025, up 36% year on year, with franchise partners driving most of that growth.
General manager of distribution Sandy Paravizzini (pictured right) said the milestone follows years of investment in support, coaching, and scalable business systems.
“We’ve invested heavily in supporting our brokers to build sustainable businesses, and we’re seeing that pay off,” Paravizzini said. “Since launching the franchise model, we’ve grown our broker network steadily across the country and we’re proud to now have 100 talented brokers helping customers across Australia.”
Resolve’s demographic profile continues to broaden, with 75% of brokers under 50, 33% women (well above the 25% industry average), and nearly 40% multilingual, speaking more than 20 languages.
“We’re incredibly proud of this milestone,” Paravizzini said. “But we’re even more excited about empowering more brokers to build successful businesses and ultimately helping more Australians into homes.”
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