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This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin brings together the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, a practical ME Bank update and the regular History Bite.

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August 26 brings together a remarkable prediction from the world of astronomy and the launch of a small car that became a motoring classic.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 21 August 2026

The reviews delivered:

The week was a reminder of what clients could be missing when regular reviews become i...

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin welcomes Cynario co-founder & CEO Michael Richardson back to the YBA chat room for his latest quarterly update.

If collating information for client reviews is taking up valuable time, Cynario’s latest functionality could provide a solution. But that’s only one part of a much broader conversation about where AI is heading in mortgage broking and how it can be used to solve genuine workflow problems.

https://www.cynario.ai/

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August 19 brings together two examples of opening new possibilities, from predictin...

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin explores whether waiting for clients to be ready could be costing you, featuring the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, a practical Beyond Bank update and another History Bite.

Clients don’t always need to be ready to act today. Sometimes the most valuable conversations happen well before a decision needs to be made.

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August 12 brings together examples of innovation and one seemingly godly event.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 7 August 2026

This week’s reviews delivered:

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin explores how our own perception of situations can shape the way we view what’s possible, featuring the latest Reviews Wrap-Up and another History Bite.

This week’s Reviews Wrap-Up features some small sweet fish and client conversations that challenge the Chicken Little effect, highlighting why taking the time to understand the full picture can change the outcome.

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August 5 brings two very different examples of confronting unjust authority and the significant consequences that can follow.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 31 July 2026

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin tackles a confusing NAB home loan update around repayment frequencies and direct debits, while highlighting how consistent review conversations can uncover opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

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July 29 brings two very different examples of formidable forces - from a battle that changed the course of history, to a movement that inspired generations around the world.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 24 July 2026

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This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin brings together the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, an update on upcoming AMP fee changes, and a Bonus History Bite focused on exploration and unexpected journeys.

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July 22 takes us on two very different journeys - from the completion of a historic Canadian crossing to a pioneering solo flight around the world.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 17 July 2026

This week’s reviews delivered another steady set of results, including:

A reminder...

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin brings together the latest Reviews Wrap-Up and a deeper look at some important AML/CTF questions around photo ID retention, alongside another Bonus History Bite.

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July 15 brings two stories of influence and innovation - from the downfall of one of history’s most famous leaders to the beginnings of one of the world’s biggest aviation companies.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 10 July 2026

This week’s reviews delivered plenty to unpack:

This week’s episode of Your Broker Admin brings together another Bonus History Bite and the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, including an interesting client conversation that challenges the usual focus on rates alone.

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July 8 delivers two very different stories of success - from a bare-knuckle boxing champion who was expected to take a very different path in life, to a girl group that became a global phenomenon.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 3 July 2026

This week’s review activity brought rate reductions back into focus, alongside:

This new financial year episode of Your Broker Admin features a significant Macquarie credit report policy update, the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, and another Bonus History Bite.

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July 1 delivers two moments that ended up shaping history in very different ways - from the launch of a cycling race designed to sell newspapers, to one of the most devastating days of the First World War.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 26 June 2026

This week’s review activity highlights:

This week's episode of Your Broker Admin features a significant Bankwest policy enhancement, the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, and another Bonus History Bite.

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June 24 delivers a mix of education, royalty and endurance - from centuries-old schools and famous monarchs to a sporting contest so long they eventually changed the rules.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 19 June 2026

This week's review activity saw:

The reviews continue to reinforce a simple reality: clients' circum...

This week's episode of Your Broker Admin brings together another Bonus History Bite, the latest Reviews Wrap-Up, and a practical Macquarie tip to help you navigate the broker landscape.

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June 17 delivers stories of devotion, innovation and enduring symbols - from a monument built out of love, to an accidental breakthrough that changed an industry, and the arrival of one of the world's most recognisable landmarks.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 12 June 2026

This week's review activity saw:

This week on Your Broker Admin, I kick things off with another Bonus History Bite before diving into the latest review outcomes and broker updates.

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June 10 brings together a tale of hysteria and a tale of discovery - from the first execution of the Salem witch trials to an accidental encounter with one of Australia's greatest natural wonders.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 5 June 2026

This week's review activity delivered:

Proof once again that n...

This week on Your Broker Admin, I’m back in the YBA Chat Room with Michael Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Cynario, for our latest quarterly update. We discuss what’s been happening behind the scenes, recent developments, and where the platform is heading next.

https://www.brokerdaily.au/broker-innovation-summit/

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June 3 turns into an unexpectedly Canadian affair, featuring an explorer with a navigation problem, a cross-country protest movement, and a change to the nation’s coinage.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 29 May 2026

Following the interview, I round out...

This week on Your Broker Admin, I’m back behind the mic after a wedding and a proper break away - the first extended time off from the business in 10 years.

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May 27 delivers a mixed bag of pop culture, music and resilience - from animated pigs and iconic songwriting to one of cinema’s most memorable superheroes.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Three Weeks Ending 22 May 2026

While I was away, it was very much steady as she goes:

This week on Your Broker Admin, we're back in the YBA chat room where I catch up with Sarah Allen again, founder and trainer at Pilot Financial Services Academy, for the latest updates on her Parabroking training program.

https://www.pilotfinancialservicesacademy.com.au/

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May 6 brings us a couple of practical innovations - from the introduction of prepaid postage to an iconic Paris landmark opening its doors… with a bit more legwork than expected.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 1 May 2026

This week’s reviews were led by strong...

This week on Your Broker Admin, as usual I kick off with another Bonus History Bite before plunging into the latest broker insights and tips.

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April 29 delivers a contrast in legacy - from the publication of a language staple to an extraordinary act of wartime heroism.e early days of a baseball legend, and a modern-day climate pact.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 24 April 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

Not th...

This week on Your Broker Admin, I kick off with our regular Bonus History Bite before getting into the usual mix of reviews and broker tips.

🧠 Bonus History Bite:

April 22 delivers a mix of survival, sport and global agreements - from a doomed Arctic expedition, to the early days of a baseball legend, and a modern-day climate pact.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 17 April 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

🐪 Humpday Hel...

This week on Your Broker Admin, we kick off with our regular Bonus History Bite before diving into the latest broker insights and tips.

🧠 Bonus History Bite:

April 15 brings us a rather tragic series of events:

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 10 April 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

This week on Your Broker Admin, we kick off with our regular Bonus History Bite before diving into the latest broker insights and tips.

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🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 2 April 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

🐪 Humpday Helper

This week’s Humpday Helpe...

This week on Your Broker Admin, we kick off with a Bonus History Bite before diving into the latest broker insights and tips.

🧠 Bonus History Bite:

April 1 brings us two interesting historical moments:

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 27 March 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

This week on Your Broker Admin, I’m joined by James McCracken, principal and founder of The Successful Adviser, in the YBA Chat Room. James shares his insights into his role as a Broker Business Coach and how effective support structures can benefit both brokers and their support teams.

You can learn more about James and his work at The Successful Adviser.

Bonus History Bite

March 25 marks two significant moments in history:

Episode 65 of Your Broker Admin starts with another Bonus History Bite, before diving into the week’s broker insights and tips.

Bonus History Bite

March 18 features two key moments: the Tolpuddle martyrs' sentence to transportation in 1834 and the mysterious death of Bob Woolmer in 2007.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 13 March 2026

This week’s review activity delivered:

Another strong week of adding value through consistent, well-executed loan reviews.

🐪 Humpday Helper

This week’s Humpday Helper covers two-factor a...

Episode 64 of Your Broker Admin kicks off with another Bonus History Bite before diving into the latest broker insights from the week that was.

Bonus History Bite

March 11 delivers a couple of interesting moments in history - including the beginnings of one of the world’s most famous auction houses and a chapter in the story of a legendary rock frontman looking to reset in Paris.

🎯 Reviews Wrap-Up

Week Ending 6 March 2026

This week’s review activity delivered a healthy mix of:

Summer has packed up and autumn has arrived. In this episode of Your Broker Admin:

🎯 Loan Reviews | Week Ending 27 February 2026

🐫 Humpday Helper

This week I highlight something to be aware of with CBA bridging finance. A small detail that, if missed, can create unnecessary friction in the p...

In this episode of Your Broker Admin:

🧠 Bonus History Bite

🎯 Loan Reviews | Week Ending 13 February 2026

We also unpack two very different client conversations that highlight something important – reviews are about service, expectations, and staying connected before small issues become bigger ones.

🐫 Humpday Helper

A slightly disturbing update from Suncorp that’s worth being aware of.

https://brokerportal.suncorpbank.com.au/content/dam/s...

This week on Your Broker Admin, I catch up with Michael Richardson for an update on the latest developments with Cynario.

We unpack what’s new, what’s changed, and what Brokers should be aware of when it comes to integrating Cynario into their workflow. If you’re using the platform – or considering it – this one’s worth your time.

https://www.cynario.ai/?ref=8987db

Good systems. Clear conversations. Fewer surprises.

🧠 Bonus History Bite

🎯 Loan...

Episode 60 looks at near-misses, modern broker behaviour, and why loan reviews continue to quietly deliver value when done consistently.

In this episode:

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Episode 59 centres on loan reviews, client conversations and lender updates.

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Episode 58 centres on loan reviews, client conversations and the role of detail in building relationships that last.

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Episode 57 of Your Broker Admin kicks off the year with a mix of loan review outcomes, lender updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at how structured review programs actually work in practice.

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Your final Bonus History Bite for 2025.

In this week’s Humpday Helper, it’s a real mixed bag. Some practical ANZ loan finder tips, a Bankwest pricing quirk that adds an extra step where you weren’t expecting one, plus a couple of notable updates from VMG and Westpac that are worth having on your radar.

Then we’ll move into the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up, covering the week ending 12 December 2025, along with a brief look at how the year has landed overall. The wins, the opportunities, and a reminder that even small outcomes tend to add up w...

Up first, we have your weekly Bonus History Bite.

This week’s Humpday Helper looks at the minimum requirements for credit analysis. Nothing groundbreaking - just the information you actually need upfront so you don’t spend the rest of the process untangling guesswork. And who needs that?

Then we move into the Reviews Wrap-Up, covering the week ending 5 December 2025. A steady start to the month, a few decent savings, and at least one client who walked away with an early Christmas present.

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First up, we have our our Bonus History Bite.

In this week’s Humpday Helper, I’ll step you through the processes for completing pricing reviews with Bendigo & Adelaide Bank. Whilst you are unable to lodge new loans with Adelaide Bank anymore, you can still complete pricing reviews for existing ones.

Then, we’ll head into the Reviews Wrap-Up, where we break down the results from the week ending 28 November 2025. Another solid finish to the month, with rate reductions, new lending opportunities along with a reminder that keeping your brand front of mind can quietly work w...

To start, we have our our Bonus History Bite.

On to this week’s Humpday Helper, where I share a slightly personal one - a learning curve on the joys and frustrations of AI-generated content, and my ongoing battle to avoid those regrettable long dashes in everything I write. Turns out you can actually train an AI to avoid them. It just takes time, persistence, and the occasional emotional bribe.

Then we’ll head over to the Reviews Wrap-Up, where we unpack the outcomes from the week ending 21 November 2025. Another solid batch of results, a stan...

This week’s Humpday Helper #159 brings a lovely assortment of quirks from NAB, Bankwest and Macquarie - the type that make you question both product testing and human civilisation. Policies change, platforms evolve, but the national sport of “workarounds” continues.

Then we’ll head into the Reviews Wrap-Up and check the outcomes from the loan reviews completed during the week ending 14 November 2025, because persistence is still a business strategy.

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This week on Your Broker Admin, we’re diving deep into the world of Loan Reviews with my guest, Guy Whelan, Senior Loan Reviews Officer at MBES Australia.

We’ll explore what actually happens during a Loan Review and the massive benefits of having a structured program in place to maximise retention and growth opportunities.

After my interview with Guy, we’ll jump straight into the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up, covering the latest outcomes from reviews completed during the week ending 7 November 2025.

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The half ton has been reached. Episode 50!!

To kick things off, we’re starting with a bit of a fire-starter topic - Macquarie’s decision to pause company and trust applications.

Then in Humpday Helpers, a quick update from Cotality on their planned MFA implementation.

And finally, we'll mellow things down with the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up, going through what came out of the reviews for the week ending 31 October 2025.

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Welcome to Epsiode 49

In this week’s Humpday Helper, I have another AFG Compliance tip, some NAB submission hacks and an important process update from the TMB Group.

Then we’ll jump into the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up and look at what came out of the reviews for the week ending 24 October 2025.

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Well, here we are at Episode 48.

Now, in this week’s Humpday Helper, I have a few enlightening updates this week to keep you in the loop — some sharp product moves, a new policy gem, and a couple of handy process upgrades.

Then we’ll jump into the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up and look at what came out of the reviews for the week ending 17 October 2025.

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Well here we are at Episode 47 and only 10 more weeks till Christmas.

In this week’s Humpday Helpers, I’ve got a couple of tasty little morsels for you — a slightly obscure one about Macquarie’s interest-only terms, and another on some AFG compliance bits that’ll make your file reviews a touch easier.

Then we’ll jump into the Loan Reviews Wrap-Up and look at what came out of the reviews for the week ending 10 October 2025.

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