The coronavirus has ripped through the global economy and changed both business and life as we know it. But as many businesses assume a foetal position and wait for the storm to pass, others are seeing this as an opportunity to grow and improve their businesses.

Hear from the country’s top brokers as they discuss the ways they have set themselves apart from thousands of other mortgage professionals during uncertain times and learn how to adapt their tips and strategies to suit your business model.

  • In which areas are you having the most success?
  • How are you effectively overcoming market changes?
  • Top tips for winning new business, retaining existing clients and building your reputation in the industry
  • How do you maintain service excellence and industry knowledge in an ever-changing market?
  • What are your key strategies for building and managing a growing business?

SPEAKERS:

	Otto Dargan, Managing Director , Home Loan Experts
	Vishal Gupta, Director, Unique Finance Services
	Sarah Thomson, Managing Director and Finance Broker, Loan Market
	Sarah Megginson, Editor, Australian Broker (Moderator)

02:00 PM – 02:20 PM      Main Stage | Top Broker International Interviews Hear advice from leading brokers in the US and Canada on how they are adapting to changing market demand and transforming their business models to capitalise on new opportunities. Clinton Wilkins, Sr. Mortgage Advisor, Centum Home Lenders - Clinton Wilkins Mortgage with Kasi Johnston, Content Specialist, Mortgage Professional Canada  Patty Arvielo, Co-founder & President, New American Funding with Madison Utley, News Editor, Australian Broker

02:20 PM – 03:30 PM     Workshop Sessions Visit the focused roundtables and discuss key subject areas with experts and other brokers. 02:20 PM  (30 Mins) Credit Conversations Greg Mitchell, Business Development Manager WA 02:20 PM  (30 Mins) Suncorp Update Troy Ellis, Small Business and Commercial BDM, Suncorp Kymberly Mylonas, Business Development Manager, Suncorp 02:50 PM  (30 Mins) What has happened during COVID 19- Will it impact the future consumer? Stephen Hale, Head – Marketing & Communications, MFAA

1:00 PM – 04:00 PM      Expo Visit the focused roundtables and discuss key subject areas with experts and other brokers. • Do business • Arrange one-to-one chats • Make new connections •Network with the industry

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM     Main Stage | Closing keynote: How can mortgage brokers future-proof their business?

In the context of sweeping regulatory and market changes, it’s never been more important for brokers to develop a future-proof business strategy. In this session, hear from leading brokers as they discuss:

  • Diversifying your business: what are the new revenue streams?
  • Technology hacks that make an impact
  • Developing a sustainable commercial and operational strategy
  • Key advice for adapting to changing market demand

SPEAKERS:

	Deslie Taylor, Owner Manager, Mortgage Choice Ormeau
	Tony Bice, Director, Finance Made Easy
	Stephen McClatchie, Founder and CEO, Loans Australia
	Kin Wong, Executive General Manager, One Lending Solutions
	Rebecca Pike, Editor, Mortgage Professional Australia (Moderator)

*Please note that all times listed are Australian Eastern Standard Time