Mentoring

Mentoring in Mortgage and Finance Broking

Mentoring is an essential step for new mortgage brokers, providing guidance, support, and practical industry knowledge from experienced professionals. A structured mentorship helps new brokers gain confidence, build a strong foundation, and develop their business skills to thrive in the industry.

About MFAA Mentoring

Mentoring is an essential step for new mortgage brokers, providing guidance, support, and practical industry knowledge from experienced professionals. A structured mentorship helps new brokers gain confidence, build a strong foundation, and develop their business skills to thrive in the industry.

Understanding customer engagement and loan writing

Navigating key lending scenarios and workflow processes

Submitting high-quality, compliant loan applications

Developing business growth strategies and building a professional network

Gaining a deeper understanding of the industry, key relationships, and responsibilities

Who can be a mentor?

A mentor should:

  • Be a current MFAA member.
  • Have at least four years’ experience in loan writing and have settled at least 50 residential mortgage applications.
  • Hold a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
  • Have experience in mentoring and supporting new brokers.
  • Follow the MFAA Mentoring Standards.
MFAA mentoring standards

Become a mentor

Get approval to mentor a broker in your business or aggregation group

If you would like to mentor a colleague without an endorsed program, follow these steps:

  1. Review the MFAA Mentoring Standards to understand the role and requirements.
  2. Submit your CV or resume to professionaldevelopment@mfaa.com.au.
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Apply to become an MFAA Endorsed Mentor

If you want to offer a structured mentoring program to new to industry brokers, you can apply to become an MFAA Endorsed Mentor, which includes:

  • Listing on MFAA’s Find a Mentor directory
  • Recognition as a qualified mentor within the industry
  • Access to MFAA mentoring support materials
Download application form

Find an Endorsed Mentor

If you're a new broker, you must find your own mentor to support your industry transition. Use our Find a Mentor directory to connect with an experienced MFAA Endorsed Mentor.

Find a mentor

Need more help?

Need help with mentoring? Our State Managers can guide you through your options and help you find the right fit for your business.
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