Purple Circle celebrates $4bn settlement milestone

The boutique aggregator has announced that its members have now settled over $4 billion in mortgages.

Purple Circle has revealed that its loan book surpassed the $4 billion milestone in January 2024, following on from a record year of settlements from members.

The group had seen strong growth over the year, with brokers having achieved close to $2 billion in settlements over the 2023 financial year (ended June 2023). Its broker members have been settling in excess of $1 million per month, it recently noted.

Founder Greg Pennells welcomed the milestone achievement, stating: “The hard work put in by our team throughout the previous years propelled us to shatter all records in the calendar year 2023.”

He flagged that while broker numbers had grown by 53 per cent, loan settlements had “surged by an astounding 86.52 per cent”, which he said built upon the success of the preceding “record-breaking year”.

Mr Pennells continued: “Our Purple Circle members have the opportunity to obtain ownership in their aggregator, providing them with a genuine stake in the journey and rewards.

“Coupled with this distinctive share ownership structure, we have dedicated substantial resources to enhance our service proposition. As a team, we see ourselves as stewards, actively working to safeguard our members’ interests within the group. This entails creating various forms of value, including financial, relational, reputational, intellectual property, social impact, and talent.

“We are committed to staying innovative by continually developing a portfolio of appealing offerings and support structures for our members.”

Greg Pennells on ‘Mortgage and Finance Leader’ Podcast: A Candid Discussion on Mortgage Aggregation

We have some exciting news to share: Greg Pennells, our co-founder, recently made a special appearance on The Adviser’s podcast, ‘Mortgage and Finance Leader.’ In this insightful episode, host Annie Kane engages in a deep conversation with Greg, shedding light on the evolving landscape of mortgage aggregation.

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To hear the full conversation, tune into the latest episode of ‘Mortgage and Finance Leader’ below and join us in exploring the future of mortgage aggregation.

National Boutique Aggregator reports record loan settlements

Following on from a recent record in settlements volume to finish the last financial year, Purple Circle’s stellar growth has continued.

“In actual fact our last 6 months settlements have increased by 121.34%. 6 ‘record’ consecutive settlement months culminating with our highest volume of settlements achieved last month in August” said company Director, Frank Paratore.

According to Frank, “It hasn’t hurt our profile winning awards and being acknowledged by our industry peers over the years, but seriously, this is a fantastic result, and we are clearly bucking the trend considering the season of reported lower numbers across other aggregators and market backdrop we are in. Making it even more impressive is the fact that it has all been organic growth!”

The boutique national aggregator attributes the continued growth to the recruitment of quality brokers on the back of media campaigns and strong word-of-mouth referrals from existing brokers.

“Our unique share-based, co-op style offering is proving to be very attractive to brokers looking for more from their aggregator.”

“Our Broker Members have a strong say in the strategic direction of the company which allows us to not only provide Brokers with what they need, but also what they want for their businesses to succeed. This is clearly reflected in the company’s performance to date.”

Mr Paratore added the aggregator’s performance and growth has lifted Purple Circle’s profile into an emerging leader in the mortgage and finance broking space.

Imagine owning part of your aggregator

own part of your aggregator

In the early days of mortgage broking, aggregators were created to benefit finance brokers by pooling their loan volumes and negotiating better loan commissions with lenders.

These days, that original purpose has morphed into something benefitting everyone but the finance broker. These big businesses are no longer team-spirited, treating their members merely as numbers.

What if you discovered an aggregator that works like a ‘co-operative’ for its broker members?

Imagine… if all income was disclosed to members. When the co-operative does well, the members do well. The more members it has, the greater the return for everyone.
Imagine… how much more motivated you would feel to succeed at the business in which you already so passionately operate.
Imagine… if every finance broker shared their great ideas with one another.
Imagine… the power of the collaboration between members.
Imagine… if by writing loans, you earned shares.

Now, imagine this co-operative aggregator already exists … Purple Circle Financial Services.

In fact, not only does Purple Circle exist, but last year Purple Circle grew its broker member numbers by a whopping 213%. The industry has been taking notice too, with the team being acknowledged with numerous industry accolades over the years! 

Purple Circle is attracting brokers who have grown tired of being treated like a number and are ready to embrace a new breed of mortgage broking support.

Imagine how easy it would be to start making your hard work as a broker count for so much more.

What’s more, members don’t have to pay for their shares in the company. Do you see the potential now?

Think of it this way – how much of your current aggregator do you own? How much of it will you own in 12 months or 5 years from now?

Completely inclusive. Fully transparent.

You really should look at owning your piece of the ‘Purple Circle’.

Mortgage Business Awards Finalist

Mortgage business awards 2023 finalist

Purple Circle a finalist in three Mortgage Business Awards categories 

 

Once again, Purple Circle is turning heads — and we couldn’t be prouder. Our company has made the shortlist and been awarded finalist seals across three major categories in the 2023 Mortgage Business Awards.  

The Mortgage Business Awards recognise the top performers in Australia’s thriving mortgage industry. This comprehensive awards program highlights excellence in every quarter — from mortgage brokers, to aggregators, to lenders — and the range of innovators, tech providers and staff servicing the channel. The Awards consider excellence in operations, technology, and innovation as well as what it takes to deliver outstanding customer outcomes — areas we pride ourselves on at Purple Circle. 

 

The awards we’ve been shortlisted for are: 

Mortgage Business Awards 2023 - Purple Circle

1.

Aggregator of the Year. 

Mortgage Business Awards 2023 - Purple Circle

2.

Innovator of the Year — Aggregator. 

Mortgage Business Awards 2023 - Purple Circle

3.

Marketing & CRM Platform of the Year – Aggregator/Major Brokerage. 

As a finalist in these areas, we’ve been recognised amongst the top performers in Australia’s booming mortgage distribution space. This is a testament to the hard work we put in for our brokers day in, day out, and goes to show we really are making an impact in the industry. 

Tune in with us for the final winner announcement.  

We know we’re up against several other excellent groups and never shy away from some healthy competition! We hope to take home the win this year in all three of our nominated areas, but recognise that even being shortlisted is a huge achievement and honour.  

The winners will be revealed at the five-star gala dinner at the Sofitel in Melbourne on Thursday, 27 April 2023. We’ll let you know how Purple Circle performs.  

Is it time to trade in your old broking group?

best aggregator for mortgage brokers

Let’s face it, some aggregators have serious mileage on their clocks.

Their engines are out-dated legacy models using too much fuel and under-powered by today’s standards.

 

Despite this their many owners over the years squeezed as much out of them as they possibly could, before passing them on like an unwanted gift to the next owner.

The paintwork is chipped and their tyres have no tread. But still, they keep going…

Now that the holidays are over and a new year beckons, the time is right to treat yourself to a new and improved model.

Today’s challenger aggregators are operating platforms from which brokers contribute to and learn from.

Innovative platform style businesses give up the old overarching control levers, instead allowing everyone full collaboration, inclusion and transparency. They encourage members to not ‘hoard’ their good ideas but throw them in the pot for all to learn and grow from.

Last year’s ‘Innovator of the Year‘ and ‘Boutique Aggregator of the Year’ 2020 at the ABA’s, multiple award finalist Purple Circle Financial Services leads a new breed of aggregator.

Giving it’s members shares and living by an ethos of inclusion and mutuality, ‘Empowering Brokers’ is at the heart and soul of the company.

Believing every broker member has something to contribute, PCFS brokers are involved in important company decisions like lender panel, CRM software platforms, app. integrations etc.

Only 6 years young, Purple Circle recently went past the magical $2.5 billion in settled loans and last year grew it’s broker member numbers by a whopping 213%.

Purple Circle’s open platform methodology is attracting brokers who have grown tired of being treated like a number and are ready to embrace a new breed of mortgage broking support.

 

If you would like to know more, please contact the team.

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