11.00 AM

Peter offers a comprehensive overview of Australia's dynamic mortgage landscape, examining the ecosystem of stakeholders and distribution channels that shape this critical financial sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the regulatory framework governing Australian finance and mortgage brokers, alongside an analysis of the current interest rate environment and its implications for the market. The discussion will specifically highlight the quantifiable value that mortgage brokers deliver to consumers, lenders, and the broader economy, while also touching on pressing challenges facing Australian brokers, including the disruptive impacts of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
By exploring these interconnected elements, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of Australia's mortgage market, identify valuable parallels with the Irish context, and discover potential strategies to navigate similar challenges in their own practice.