Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)

🤖 Curious about how AI is changing mortgage broking? Join Connective for a practical webinar on navigating AI in broking: legal, regulatory and compliance essentials. You’ll discover how to: 💡 Understand the current AI landscape and emerging tech trends 💡 Apply AI to improve efficiency, customer engagement and business growth 💡 Recognise the key legal, compliance and regulatory requirements when adopting new tools 🗓️ Wednesday, 12 November 3:00pm–4:00pm (AEDT) 🎫 Included in your MFAA membership Hear from Chin Hui Yeo, Connective CTO, and Daniel Oh, Group Legal Counsel, as they share insights from decades of experience in technology, compliance and digital transformation. The session will be hosted by MFAA Executive, Policy and Legal Naveen Ahluwalia. 👉 Register today: https://buff.ly/Zs46N0e Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Melanie Kafka Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Bob Masalkovski Chad Hoy Poy Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #MFAAWebinars

Brokers put their clients first every day. At the MFAA, we put brokers first by making sure your voice is heard at the highest levels of government. From fair policy and regulatory settings to practical outcomes, our advocacy is designed to protect your business and your clients’ interests. Join the MFAA: https://buff.ly/5dGbaaR Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Dan Walsh Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Stefania Riotto Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Chad Hoy Poy Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Kerri Buurman GAICD Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #AnnualReport #Advocacy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

We have released our FY25 Annual Report, showcasing a year defined by strong advocacy, industry leadership and meaningful impact for members. The report highlights major achievements across: 🔹 Advocacy for our members: More than 40 government and regulator meetings and 19 submissions supporting brokers and small businesses 🔹 Professional standards: The launch of the Mortgage Finance Professional Australia (MFPA), the first professional mortgage broker designation in the country 🔹Consumer awareness: Our largest ever national consumer campaign, which reached 3.9 million Australians and drove more than 325,000 visits to the MFAA’s Find a Broker website With a sound financial position and a record membership of more than 16,000, the MFAA continues to champion mortgage and finance brokers and shape the future of our industry. You can read more and access the full Annual Report here: https://buff.ly/SpKspkI Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Dan Walsh Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Stefania Riotto Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Chad Hoy Poy Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Kerri Buurman GAICD Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #AnnualReport #Advocacy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

Your data is your business. Keeping it safe matters more than ever. Cyber risks are growing and the Federal Government's 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy is being developed to make sure small businesses, such as mortgage and finance brokers, are equipped and supported to defend against cyber threats. We have made a submission to the strategy, calling for practical reforms on: • secure digital tools • fit-for-purpose regulation • collaboration with industry. With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, the MFAA encourages members to explore and make use of the tips and resources the Australian Signals Directorate provides to help keep your business cyber safe. Read more here: https://buff.ly/IbWPtd8 Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Dan Walsh Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Stefania Riotto Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Chad Hoy Poy Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #CyberSecurity #CyberRisk

Congratulations and good luck to all our members who are finalists for the Australian Mortgage Awards 2025, being held tonight at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Chad Hoy Poy Natalie Price Laura Downer Lara Shaw Antony Field Key Media Mortgage Professional Australia Australian Broker #MFAA #MortgageBroker #FinanceBroker #MortgageIndustry #FinanceIndustry #AustralianMortgageAwards

📊 Building stronger broker capability in commercial and asset finance Over September and October, MFAA members across Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth attended our Commercial and Asset Finance Workshops. These were designed to help brokers strengthen their commercial lending expertise and grow their businesses. Led by David McCleery, co-founder of MCP Financial Services, the workshops gave brokers practical tools to understand their clients' needs, analyse business performance, build strategic referral networks and deliver higher-quality loan submissions. With more brokers expanding into commercial lending, these sessions provided invaluable insights to help members meet the rising demand from clients and capitalise on new opportunities in this growing sector. A huge thank you to David McCleery, gold partner Commonwealth Bank, and our supporters ANZ, La Trobe Financial, Pepper Money ANZ, Assetline Capital, MA Money, Platform Finance, Connective, Thinktank Property Finance and RedZed, and the members who attended for making this series a success. You can read more about the workshops here: https://buff.ly/rC8Fvmq Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Melanie Kafka Naveen Ahluwalia Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Natalie Price Maree Maditianos Chad Hoy Poy Laura Downer Bob Masalkovski Lara Shaw Antony Field Jodie Marsh Lee Postlethwaite Andrew Muller Tash Da Silva Reece Hinchy Ian Chow Craig Stuart Greg Mitchell Scott Thomson Renzo Perri Andrew Allan Ian Murawski Sagar Shah, Gavin Myers Nick Sjafrie (Shar-free) #MFAA #MortgageBroker #FinanceBroker #CommercialFinance #AssetFinance #CommercialLending #ProfessionalDevelopment #BrokerEducation #FinanceIndustry

📈 Advancing professionalism in broking At today’s Credit Law 2025 conference on the Gold Coast, MFAA Executive, Professional Development and Member Engagement Dan Walsh shared key insights on the path to professionalisation in the mortgage and finance broking industry. Dan spoke about the MFAA’s commitment to lifting industry standards, highlighting our goal for the Diploma to become the benchmark qualification and the launch of the Mortgage Finance Professional Australia (MFPA) designation, which is the first professional mortgage broker designation in Australia. He also discussed how broker market share has reached a record 77.6%, reflecting the introduction of the Best Interests Duty in 2021, the increasing trust Australians place in brokers and the value they provide beyond the loan. It was a privilege for the MFAA to contribute to this leading industry event alongside respected speakers including ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland, ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe and Australian Financial Complaints Authority Lead Ombudsman Small Business and Transactions Suanne Russell. Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Stefania Riotto Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Chad Hoy Poy Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #ProfessionalDevelopment #CreditLaw2025 #BrokerEducation #Leadership

MFAA CEO Anja Pannek has shared her expert insights on the key drivers behind broker success for Australian Broker’s 2025 Fast Brokerages report. Ms Pannek says resilience, a compelling client proposition, a solid business plan, and a clear marketing strategy will help ensure sustainable growth for new brokerages. The Fast Brokerages report identifies 80 of the fastest-growing mortgage brokerages in Australia and 42 Fast Starters, which are brokerages that have achieved rapid growth in three years or less of operations. The report features key data points from MFAA's The Value of Mortgage and Finance Broking 2025 report, compiled by Deloitte. These highlight how a range of factors, including tech tools and repeat customers, are contributing to the success of broking businesses. You can read the full Fast Brokerages report here:  https://buff.ly/04Tx9PO Evan Thomas Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Bob Masalkovski Maree Maditianos Chad Hoy Poy Natalie Price Laura Downer Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #MortgageBrokerages #IndustryInsights

🏠 More Australians than ever seek out a mortgage broker Mortgage broker share has hit new heights, reaching 77.6% in the June 2025 quarter, which is the highest on record. The milestone, revealed in the latest Cotality Australia quarterly market share report commissioned by the MFAA, shows that more Australians than ever are choosing mortgage brokers for their trusted guidance and expertise, and benefitting from the competition and choice they deliver. MFAA CEO Anja Pannek says the Association’s national consumer campaign, which reached millions of people, has no doubt helped to drive greater inquiries and activity levels for brokers across the country. Read more here: https://buff.ly/d8CoIJk Evan Thomas Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Bob Masalkovski Chad Hoy Poy Kerri Buurman GAICD Lara Shaw Antony Field #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #IndustryLeadership #QuarterlyMarketShare

🎥 Recording now available - Beyond the loan: Recognising broader customer needs while staying compliant. Missed the live session with Ryker Capital? Catch up on this practical and insightful recording designed to help brokers recognise when customer needs go beyond the loan and how to respond with confidence and care. As more Australians seek lending advice aligned with their broader financial goals, this session shows you how to add value, stay compliant and build lasting trust. ✅ Identify customer triggers that signal deeper financial needs ✅ Understand where to draw the line between credit and financial advice ✅ Explore what’s shaping today’s customer expectations ✅ Apply real case studies to deliver better outcomes Watch the session now and sharpen your customer value proposition: https://buff.ly/g9nPTQR Anja Pannek Evan Thomas Naveen Ahluwalia Melanie Kafka Dan Walsh Stefania Riotto Maree Maditianos Laura Downer Natalie Price Bob Masalkovski Chad Hoy Poy Ana Bratkovic Monica C. Lara Shaw Antony Field Malissa Vourakis Jack Oineza #MFAA #MortgageBrokers #FinanceBrokers #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #MFAAWebinars