Episode 27: Brokers + Advisors = Financial Success? Experts Reveal the Winning Formula Pt. 2

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Episode Description:

In this episode, we’re joined again by Anja Pannek, CEO of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), the peak industry body representing over 15,000 mortgage and finance brokers in Australia.

Anja talks about the value of teamwork between mortgage brokers and financial advisors in providing holistic solutions, the importance of communication when establishing these partnerships, and the role of financial literacy in helping clients understand risk management.

She also discusses the differences between Australia and the UK in integrating insurance conversations during the mortgage process, the pitfalls of relying solely on insurance cover within superannuation, and the benefits of advisors sitting in on broker-client meetings to understand processes.

If you want to learn how mortgage brokers and financial advisors seamlessly collaborate to help clients achieve their property, wealth, and lifestyle goals, make sure to listen to this episode!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:17 The 411 on Business Partnerships With Brokers & Financial Planners

05:08 How to Build a Strong Broker/Financial Planner Relationship to Support Clients

13:12 Are Brokers Having “Goals Advice” in Addition to Getting Mortgages for Clients?

19:29 The “Dating Process” in Building Business Relationships

27:27 Business Relationship Traps

29:34 Risk Management Insurance & It’s Involvement in the Lending Process

32:25 The Reality Behind Default Insurance Covers

35:44 Client Feedback on Changes in Compliance Regime

41:13 Maintaining Client Relationships

43:52 Outro