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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
August 2010

Lenders mortgage insurance is a misunderstood but often essential tool to help first time buyers enter the property market. The Adviser examines how veteran brokers address the topic with clients, and turn what is sometimes perceived as a negative into a positive. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint

 
BUSINESS BUILDING -- Engaging the media
June 2010

Securing PR through the local media can be a cost effective strategy for brokers to build their brand, credibility and reputation within the local community. Full Article: BUSINESS BUILDING -- Engaging the media

 
SPOTLIGHT -- Connective roundtable on licensing
May 2010

With licensing just around the corner, regulation is the topic on everyone’s lips. At the annual Connective roundtable discussion in Sydney last month, some of the industry’s most influential members gathered to discuss everything from licensing to credit advice and responsible lending. Full Article: SPOTLIGHT -- Connective roundtable on licensing

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
March 2010

Improving economic conditions and impending regulation will reshape the industry and redefine the role of the broker, The Adviser’s quarterly roundtable has revealed. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Grassroots (Elite Business Writers special)
December 2009

Mortgage Business assembled the top five Elite Business Writers for 2009 for a roundtable discussion to address some of the key issues facing the industry. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Grassroots (Elite Business Writers special)

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
October 2009

All the signs are pointing to a steady recovery for the Australian economy – but when and how quickly will it occur? Mortgage Business brought together five of the industry’s leading stakeholders to reveal their views on regulation, minimum volumes, and the return of the investor. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Grassroots
July 2009

Brokers are confident that improving economic conditions will drive solid revenue growth over the coming period but challenging times still lie ahead. Mortgage Business' quarterly industry roundtable reveals broker sentiment on servicing levels, opportunities for business growth and the impact of tightening lending policy. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Grassroots

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
April 2009

While overall economic conditions remain bleak the consensus is that the broking sector will continue to grow and evolve over the period ahead on the back of first home owner business and the re-emergence of investors, mortgage busniess’ quarterly roundtable reveals.

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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
October 2008

A lot has happened since our last outlook. The RBA has dropped the official cash rate – the first downward move in rates in over seven years – while commission cuts have continued and cross-selling is being heralded as the new hope for broker revenue. Mortgage Business has brought together a panel of industry veterans to discuss what these changes mean and what brokers can expect in the coming months. Full Article: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint

 
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK -- Viewpoint
July 2008

Australia’s mortgage industry is in a state of flux. Higher interest rates, lower loan volumes, compressed margins and a lack of liquidity have driven lenders to bring pricing, products and – to the dismay of many – broker commissions under review. Mortgage Business has brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss these changes and what the industry can expect to see in the coming months.

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