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All of us at Hound are relieved to hear that the Federal Government will reset the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to deliver better outcomes for consumers. Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer...

Like many sectors, the finance and mortgage industries are undergoing a significant transformation due to the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is helping Australian consumers safely interact with their...

As a broker, you know how hard it is to build strong client relationships and secure the right home loan for them. But when clawback hits—demanding the repayment of commissions...

Technology is improving daily, and tools that we could only once dream of are popping up to help us with everything from scheduling to writing more professional emails. AI-generated tools...

You may have seen the recent article in the Australian Financial review that took the side of the major lenders and pushed the arguments we’ve become familiar with. There’s much...

Mortgage brokers play an important role in ensuring borrowers get the right loan for their financial situation. The average borrower has more choice than ever in the Australian lending landscape...

With the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaching, now is the time to spend some time undertaking strategic planning and admin housekeeping. Here’s the top five tasks that brokers...

It’s important to have the right tools to support your business goals. However, there’s no point having a shed full of tools if you’re not sure how to use them...

Cultivating strong customer relationships and providing exceptional service are critical for mortgage brokers to achieve success. In the highly competitive Australian market, having the right tools to efficiently manage customer...

Being efficient equals being successful, regardless of the job you have. For those working in the financial sector, creating efficiencies means creating extra hours in the day to take care...

Hound is excited to announce that Mal Withers is joining Hound as Head of Sales. Mal is widely respected across the industry for his expertise and his support for the...

In recognition of International Women’s Day we asked Cathy Smith, Delivery Lead at Hound, what the day means to her. Q: What does International Women’s Day mean to you? A:...

We know that you’re busy with the day-to-day business challenges that come with being a broker. We understand the: Taking care of your existing customers while keeping an eye on...

This February, we’ve released a range of new features to help you better manage your backbook and keep your customers longer. A Better User Experience To Save You Time We...

Open banking is reshaping how financial institutions operate and collaborate. For Australian brokers, open banking offers a multitude of benefits that can revolutionise the way they work. Open banking is...

Every broker knows about the eternal behind the scenes work, admin chores and never-enough-hours-in-the-day tasks that are easy to put off. If you’re dreaming of outsourcing these tasks we’re thrilled...

Effective back book management and customer retention are pivotal to the success and sustainability of any broker’s business. Despite the Australian industry’s robust growth and substantial revenue pool, estimated at...

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention, and this holds true for a seasoned veteran in the Australian mortgage broking sector who needed a one stop shop...