Prize draw

By attending the MFAA conference and completing tasks through the conference app you go in the running to win one of the following prizes. More prizes will be announced shortly check back before the conference to view the full list. 

How generative AI can work for you 

One-on-one virtual coaching session with Ruth Callaghan

Strategist Ruth Callaghan will provide a two-hour customised AI Readiness workshop designed specifically to help you and your team understand how to use AI to support your marketing, social media and customer engagement, boost productivity and grow your business.

This tailored package is designed to help you short-cut the time and resources needed to get moving with generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Copilot, so you can start seeing the value and competitive difference AI can deliver. 

The AI Readiness workshop will focus on how to use AI to solve key challenges, and is perfect for business owners who are time-poor and resource-stretched, looking for a smarter way to work. 

The session will be tailored to your circumstances, but will cover: 

  • What generative AI is, how it works and how it can work for your business 
  • The opportunities and challenges of adoption —and how to get value quickly 
  • The best tools and technologies to boost productivity 
  • Strategies for helping you and your team feel comfortable with the change 
  • The guardrails, protocols and governance needed to adopt AI safely. 
You will receive a tailored quick-start guide that captures our recommendations for your business, designed to accelerate your AI success. 

Value $5,000 +GST

Visit the MFAA stand to gain extra points into the prize draw.



Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor Accreditation

Mr Mentor offers an ideal cost-effective mentoring program for established mortgage brokers seeking to grow their business. 

It separates online learning (technical skills delivered by Mr Mentor) from on-the-job training (delivered by you as the mentor). The 15-week online Residential Broker Program completed by the mentee includes assessments and a library of resources. Mentors require a minimum experience and education level (4 years and 50 loans plus the Diploma), and complete a short training course to gain accreditation. 

The Mentor guides new brokers with scenario and business building support, platform guidance, business processes, and a review of the first 12 loans.


Mr.Mentor Loan Processor Course

Empower Your New Loan Processors: The Ultimate Online Training Solution 

Equip your team with the skills and confidence to excel in the fast-paced world of loan processing with our comprehensive Loan Processing Course! 

This industry-recognised program, endorsed by the MFAA, is specifically designed to transform new staff into loan processing powerhouses. Delivered entirely online for ultimate flexibility, our interactive course offers: 

  • 12 Skill-Building Modules: A meticulously crafted curriculum, delivered weekly in bite-sized modules (approximately 1.5 hours each), empowers your team with the essential knowledge and practical skills they need to succeed. 
  • Interactive Learning: Boost engagement and knowledge retention with our interactive learning format. This course is not passive – it's designed to get your new hires actively involved in the learning process. 
  • Confidence from the Start: Watch your team's confidence soar as they master new skills and gain a deep understanding of the loan processing workflow. They'll be ready to tackle real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully from day one.



MFAA Conference 2024 competition terms and conditions

1. The promoter of the competition is the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) ABN: 62 006 085 552. Address: Suite 902, Level 9, 130 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia. 

2.The date of the competition for the MFAA Conference: Thursday 25 July 2024 

3.The time of the competition is from 8.00am to 3.00pm (AEST). Points cannot be gained outside of the stipulated hours. 

4.There will be a total of 8 winners for the MFAA Conference 2024. 8 prizes will be awarded unless otherwise stipulated. The prize for conference attendees, as specified on the event website: 
  • One-on-one virtual coaching session with Ruth Callaghan, valued at $5,000 +GST. 
  • One Mr.Mentor Loan Processing Course, valued at $2,800 + GST 
  • Six Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST each. 

DatePrizeWinner
Friday 26 July 2024One-on-one virtual coaching session with Ruth Callaghan, valued at $5,000 +GST. 
Kyle Thompson, Mortgage Choice
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Loan Processing Course, valued at $2,800 + GST
Mary Maatouk, Loans 4 Choice
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GSTRebecca McFarlane, B Squared Lending
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST
Dexter Loughry, Jabsons Finance 
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST
Brett Spencer, Docuscan Australia
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST
Mhairi Macleod, Astute Ability Finance Group
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST
Alice Wu, Borg Financial
Friday 26 July 2024
One Mr.Mentor Train the Mentor, valued at $400 + GST
Ralph Delaat, Mortgage Choice

5. The prizes are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and are not redeemable for cash or other prizes. 

6. To enter the competition, your name and contact details must appear as a registered attendee of the MFAA Conference 2024 and you must reside in Australia. 

7. Only MFAA members may enter the competition. Exhibitors and sponsors (including those that are MFAA members), non-members and MFAA staff members and the immediate family members of each of these entities are not eligible to enter the competition. 

8. To qualify for entry into the prize draw, you must earn a minimum of 500 points by completing activities on the MFAA Conference app including rating speaker sessions, visiting a stand and having your QR code scanned by an exhibitor and answering questions about the presentations featured on the day, before the draw takes place. For every 500 points earned you will receive one ticket into the draw. 

9. The winner will be selected using the EventsAir platform gamification app. 

10. The winners will be announced via this page and notified by email on Monday 29 July 2024. 

11. Winners will be notified via email using the email address provided on registration. 

12. The results will be published on this page. 

13. Any and all costs associated with entering the competition will be the responsibility of the individual entering. 

14. By entering the competition, you agree that the winners’ name can be announced. 

15. The MFAA reserves the right to further publish winner information as it sees fit. 

16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 

17. By entering the competition, you consent to agree with these terms and conditions. 

For further information, please contact the MFAA team at events@mfaa.com.au



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