In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to take stock of how the lending market is shaping up at the start of the year.

The trio discuss buyer and investor activity during what is typically a quieter period, why having finance organised early can create opportunities, and what brokers are seeing from returning clients and referrals as the market re-engages.

The episode also looks at recent lender policy changes around trust lending, alongside the latest inflation figures and interest rate expectations, and considers how these developments are influencing borrower behaviour.

In this week's episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back kick off 2026 by exploring what the year ahead holds for mortgage brokers, with a sharp focus on growth, technology, and winning market share in a finite market.

Drawing parallels between mortgage broking and property management, the hosts unpack why forward-thinking operators with strong systems, clear value propositions, and a long-term mindset are best placed to take share from slower-moving incumbents.

The conversation then turns to technology, with Whitlock and Back debating how brokers should approach tech in 2026 – moving beyond "window shopping" to genuinely integrating tools that save time, reduce friction, and improve the client experience.

Tune in to hear why 2026 could be a defining year for brokers who embrace systems, rethink their service proposition, and use technology as an enabler – not a distraction – to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

In the first Broker Daily Uncut episode of the year, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to discuss lending conditions and broker activity.

The trio talk through recent fixed-rate increases from the major banks; what those changes may be signalling; and how brokers are handling affordability, buffers, and conversations with clients about fixed and variable loans.

They also discuss current investor activity, including refinancing, high-LVR lending, SMSF property purchases, equity releases, and increased interest in construction lending, as well as ongoing housing supply shortages and continued price growth in markets across Australia.