In the latest episode of Finance Specialist, hosts Liam Garman and Trent Carter unpack what a shift back into an interest rate rising cycle could mean for brokers working across residential and SME lending.

Recorded ahead of an anticipated Reserve Bank move, the conversation explores how rate increases tend to filter through the economy over time, rather than immediately, and why the real impact for brokers is often felt months later. Carter explains how changes to borrowing capacity may affect residential demand at the margins, while SME clients face pressure on both household and business cash flow, forcing tougher decisions around spending, restructuring, and finance strategy.

The episode also looks at how brokers can adapt in a potentially tighter environment, shifting focus from new transactions to proactive client engagement, refinancing, and cash flow conversations. Garman and Carter discuss the importance of working closely with existing clients, stress-testing budgets, and helping business owners plan for higher funding costs and upcoming changes, such as payday super.

In this latest episode of Broker Daily Uncut, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack what's really happening on the ground as chatter of a rate rise grows.

The conversation covers expectations around the first RBA decision for 2026, sharp increases in fixed rates across the major banks, and why strong buyer and investor demand is persisting despite higher borrowing costs. The trio also explore ongoing housing supply shortages, rising prices across multiple capital cities, and what this means for first home buyers, investors, and renters.

The episode dives into key lending developments, including AMP's return to SMSF lending, growing reliance on non-bank lenders, and new APRA debt-to-income guidance – what it means in practice and why it may not be the immediate constraint many borrowers fear.

In this episode of Business Accelerator, Jason Back and Alex Whitlock take a critical look at how brokers are using social media, and where many are getting it wrong.

As production quality rises and platforms reward visibility, the conversation explores why likes, views, and followers can create a dangerous illusion of progress without delivering real commercial outcomes.

The conversation challenges common assumptions around social media "success", drawing a clear distinction between awareness and trust, popularity and relevance. Back outlines a practical framework to help brokers think more strategically about their presence, focusing on clear positioning, demonstrated expertise, and the disciplined use of content to support long-term decision making by clients.

This episode offers a considered perspective for brokers assessing the true return on social media, questioning whether visibility is supporting or distracting from business objectives, and seeking to build credibility without relying on controversy, polish, or performative success.