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One score to rule them all?

by • 24 Oct 2018

In the coming months, key industry stakeholders will make decisions that will go a long way towards cementing the...READ MORE

My brand or your brand?

by • 1 Oct 2018

For many years, you have dreamed of becoming a mortgage broker — to be self-employed, to be a problem solver, to... READ MORE

Brokers should ready their business for CCR

by • 25 Sep 2018

Brokers are being urged to review important business processes ahead of a new credit reporting framework coming into... READ MORE

Opinion: Is NAB breaking up with the majors again?

by • 11 Sep 2018

NAB’s decision to break from the pack and hold its variable interest rates steady echoes its 2011 marketing strategy... READ MORE

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Beware the 2020 interest-only danger zone

by • 5 Sep 2018

It’s the impending danger zone that many of the 1.5 million affected borrowers are doing their best to... READ MORE

Evolving your business to survive future changes

by • 28 Aug 2018

Given the Productivity Commission’s recommendation to abolish trail, we asked NZ Loan Market broker Bruce Patten to... READ MORE

Social media marketing tips from LinkedIn’s most viewed broker in...

by • 20 Aug 2018

With more than 14,000 followers on LinkedIn, Shore Financial associate credit adviser turned broker Christian Stevens... READ MORE

7 things you need to tell your first home buyer client

by • 8 Aug 2018

New research has shown that a majority of first home buyers are financially illiterate. Resolve Finance managing... READ MORE

How to plan your day

by • 23 Jul 2018

Planning your day is vital to your success. It may seem obvious, but if you stick to a schedule, chances are you’ll... READ MORE

Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful

by • 6 Jul 2018

The fear in the air is evident. Looking through forums, blogs and magazines, there is a theme within the mortgage... READ MORE

Franchising done right

by • 25 Jun 2018

Recent media scrutiny of broker franchises has sparked a number of questions about the viability of franchise models in... READ MORE

Royal commission: Why lender responsibility for SME loans should not...

by Carl Mazzolo • 12 Jun 2018

The royal commission, over the preceding weeks, has taken a great deal of time to look at the issue of bank lending to... READ MORE

How to identify near-prime customers

by Royden D'Vaz • 11 Jun 2018

It’s no secret that the lending criteria for the mainstream banks have tightened. Customers who would have qualified... READ MORE

6 tips to help small businesses generate more cash

by • 1 Jun 2018

Staying on top of cash flow management is crucial for ensuring the long-term health and prosperity of a small business.... READ MORE

What CCR means for brokers

by • 22 May 2018

We’re little more than a month away from the introduction of mandatory comprehensive credit reporting (CCR) for the... READ MORE

Who do brokers represent?

by • 1 May 2018

The royal commission has posed the question of who a broker acts for, who customers think brokers act for and who... READ MORE

Outsourcing: Pros and cons for your brokerage

by • 26 Apr 2018

A brokerage business today has to work harder than ever in order to enhance the quality of the service it provides,... READ MORE

What’s happening with investor loans?

by • 17 Apr 2018

What effects have macro-prudential measures actually had? And who is the one benefitting?

Start your business with your exit in mind

by • 9 Apr 2018

It’s not commonplace to think about exiting your business when you first enter the world of entrepreneurialism, but... READ MORE

Brokers should see change as opportunity

by • 28 Mar 2018

Over the last week or so, I have spoken to many of our members about the heightened level of attention our industry has... READ MORE

Beat the competition: Tips for making it in a crowded market

by • 19 Mar 2018

Thirty-two per cent of brokers consider competition as the biggest hurdle to business growth, according to the recent... READ MORE

Existing mortgage holders deserved immunity

by • 5 Mar 2018

Michael Russell outlines the unintended consequences of APRA’s macro-prudential controls on existing mortgage... READ MORE

Why we need better training and education

by • 12 Feb 2018

Mortgage broking in Australia is a fast-growing industry. With brokers now writing between 50 per cent and 53.7 per... READ MORE

Why new brokers face shock and bewilderment

by • 26 Jan 2018

With the topic of discussion centering around education and qualification requirements for new brokers recently,... READ MORE

An innovative approach to diversifying

by • 19 Jan 2018

Award-winning broker Chris Appleyard, founder of Kingston Capital Services in Sydney, reveals how he has used... READ MORE

Avoiding New Year cash flow challenges for SMEs

by • 12 Jan 2018

As we advance into 2018, cash flow remains one of the top headaches for small businesses. Greg Charlwood, managing... READ MORE

Brokers to maintain ‘trusted adviser’ status among SMEs

by Michael Burke • 5 Jan 2018

OnDeck Australia’s head of sales, Michael Burke, outlines why he believes brokers will continue to be the chosen... READ MORE

Predictions for 2018

by • 29 Dec 2017

With a lot of people winding down and heading off for a break, managing director and founder of Fair Go Finance Paul... READ MORE

12 simple writing tips to improve your blog

by David Barbeler • 22 Dec 2017

Do you feel like you didn’t quite nail your content marketing in 2017? David Barbeler... READ MORE

Is your broking business ready for the future?

by Stephen Moore • 22 Dec 2017

Choice CEO Stephen Moore explains why brokers need to focus on business planning and upskilling and what key questions... READ MORE

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