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Brokers can do it: Surviving the GFC

by James Mitchell • 7 Jul 2017

Funding woes, commission cuts, lenders leaving the market and the demise of mortgage managers. The Adviser’s James...READ MORE

How to adapt to rising competition from online lending

by Philip Gomm • 3 Jul 2017

Rising competition from online lenders and financial technology start-ups means brokers who want to survive and thrive... READ MORE

Why yellow is the new black: behind the rise in commercial asset...

by Frank Crombie • 30 Jun 2017

A recent analysis of our portfolio revealed that the average loan size has gone from $27,000 to $45,000.

How to fast-track your broking business: tips from a leading...

by Peter Gilchrist • 26 Jun 2017

If you want to take your business to the next level, it’s important to take time out from the daily grind of... READ MORE

How brokers can stay competitive in a digital age

by Rohit Mahna • 19 Jun 2017

Technological disruption is sweeping through the financial services sector. For brokers wanting to stay ahead of the... READ MORE

High LVR lending is easing up with a further slowdown expected

by • 12 Jun 2017

Data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority recently has shown that high loan-to-value ratio... READ MORE

How to give your clients a ‘no surprise’ mortgage application

by • 12 Jun 2017

Promoted by Savvy. No one likes surprises. First time home buyers want to minimise surprises as much as possible. As... READ MORE

Planning for the future

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2017

The relationship between mortgage broking and financial planning is well-established. Each can inform the other, and... READ MORE

White label special

by Nick Bendel • 6 Jun 2017

Brokers are using white-label products to deliver better service, differentiate themselves from banks and build greater... READ MORE

Virtual Identity

by Reporter • 5 Jun 2017

The verification of identity and knowing your customer is a critical point of the mortgage broking process. In recent... READ MORE

Insight: Ren Wong - N1 Holdings

by Tamikah Bretzke • 5 Jun 2017

The Adviser talks to Ren Wong about the decision to list N1 Holdings on the ASX, how the business provides a... READ MORE

Advertising and marketing seen as #1 driver for business growth

by Nick Young • 5 Jun 2017

According to the recent trail book opinion survey conducted by Momentum Intelligence, 60 per cent of brokers considered... READ MORE

Can a personal loan assist with funds to complete a property purchase?

by Paul Walshe • 29 May 2017

This is a topic that many lenders and brokers understand can be fraught with danger. Handled successfully, these... READ MORE

Insight: Peter Langham, Scottish Pacific - May 2017

by Tamikah Bretzke • 22 May 2017

Peter Langham talks to The Adviser about Scottish Pacific’s acquisition of Bibby Financial, his advice to brokers... READ MORE

Just how productive and efficient are you?

by Jeff Zulman • 15 May 2017

A report published by the MFAA late in 2016 reveals some intriguing insights into the mortgage broking... READ MORE

In the eye of the storm

by Reporter • 8 May 2017

More than a year after the Australian Securities & Investments Commission began its review into the effect of... READ MORE

The right policy

by Francesca Krakue • 8 May 2017

Australia is one of the most underinsured nations on the planet, with much of the reluctance to insure stemming from a... READ MORE

Using a trail book to get cash flow to the business within 24 hours

by Nick Young • 8 May 2017

Brokers are increasingly viewing their trail book as an asset that can either be sold as a portion or in its entirety.... READ MORE

Insight: Royden D'Vaz and Craig Meale - Bluestone

by Tamikah Bretzke • 8 May 2017

The Adviser talks to the Bluestone team about being ranked one of the best specialist lenders this year, the feedback... READ MORE

Brokers and influencer marketing

by Zak Wilford • 1 May 2017

Outside the broker bubble, marketing is evolving rapidly and the next bandwagon businesses are jumping on is influencer... READ MORE

Research shows more rate hikes will tip borrowers over the edge

by James Mitchell • 26 Apr 2017

New research has revealed that it would take less than a $100 rise in monthly repayments before the majority of Aussie... READ MORE

Insight: John Flavell, Mortgage Choice

by Tamikah Bretzke • 24 Apr 2017

The Adviser talks to John Flavell of Mortgage Choice about how the business plans to increase its broker numbers, how... READ MORE

Are you a good mentor?

by Hank Hong • 24 Apr 2017

One of the most positive changes in our industry was the introduction of the mentorship requirement for all brokers... READ MORE

7 reasons brokers should care about specialist lending

by Peter Ellis • 18 Apr 2017

With mortgage stress and non-vanilla deals on the rise, now is the time for brokers to boost their knowledge on... READ MORE

Insight: Ross Le Quesne, Aussie - April 2017

by Tamikah Bretzke • 10 Apr 2017

The Adviser talks to Aussie’s Ross Le Quesne about the processes and procedures he’s implemented within his... READ MORE

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Franchise or aggregator - what's the best?

by Graeme Salt • 10 Apr 2017

By the time I make my regular presentation to mortgage broking students their heads are reeling when they come to... READ MORE

Succeeding at succession

by Reporter • 5 Apr 2017

If you were working as a mortgage broker when Aussie John’s now-famous ‘We’ll Save You’ advert first came on... READ MORE

SMSF loans: too hard to handle?

by James Mitchell • 5 Apr 2017

SMSF loans have stepped out of the limelight. Tighter credit and regulatory rumblings are making these loans... READ MORE

Old trumps young for trail book transactions

by Nick Young • 3 Apr 2017

Trail Homes' Nick Young explains how to get the most from your trail book, and why the older a trail, the more valuable... READ MORE

Fintech and ADIs: the same but different?

by Paul Walshe • 3 Apr 2017

In the fintech world there seems to be a new personal loan lender, platform or payment provider entering the personal... READ MORE

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