Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

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

Big four bank sets sights on SME lending

by Reporter • 5 May 2017

NAB has revealed that it aims to become a “world-leading business bank” and says it is “well placed” for growth... READ MORE

Glen Barnes: Top tips on thriving as a commercial broker

by Francesca Krakue • 5 May 2017

Having featured in the Commercial Business Writers ranking last year, successful commercial broker Glen Barnes speaks... 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

Minister for Small Business commends brokers for financing SMEs

by Reporter • 28 Apr 2017

Michael McCormack MP, the federal Minister for Small Business, has said he is “in awe” of what brokers do and... READ MORE

CBA simplifies SME lending contracts

by Reporter • 28 Apr 2017

Commonwealth Bank has announced that it is making a series of changes to simplify small business lending contracts... READ MORE

Revealed: broker’s enviable path to SME success

by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2017

When you consider his extensive career working with SMEs before becoming a broker 12 months ago, it’s little wonder... READ MORE

Aggregator targets self-employed with new portal

by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2017

A boutique aggregator has launched an online portal for self-employed borrowers that provides a range of information... READ MORE

Australian businesses to spend $52bn on equipment in 2017

by Francesca Krakue • 27 Apr 2017

Businesses’ asset acquisition intentions, particularly in Western Australia and Queensland, have seen a significant... 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

Association defends commercial brokers amid remuneration probe

by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2017

The peak industry body for commercial brokers has outlined the differences between commercial and residential mortgage... READ MORE

Demand for business credit grows

by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2017

Fresh research has revealed the level of business loan, trade credit and asset finance applications rose solidly in the... READ MORE

Commercial lending will give brokers ‘edge’, say broker directors

by staff reporter • 19 Apr 2017

Brokers will “need to start focusing on” commercial property to give them “more of an edge”, according to... READ MORE

Director of motor finance company convicted of concealing a company...

by Reporter • 18 Apr 2017

A director of a former motor finance company has been convicted and ordered to pay $3,000 for engaging in conduct that... 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

Banking industry commits to changes for small business lending

by Francesca Krakue • 11 Apr 2017

The Australian Bankers’ Association has welcomed proposed changes to the Code of Banking Practice’s treatment of... READ MORE

Using data and niches to find your goldmine of clients

by Matt Mitchener • 10 Apr 2017

As a business, it's important to understand your territory like the back of your hand and hone in on your target... 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

Tips for breaking into debtor finance

by Peter Langham • 10 Apr 2017

Brokers working with SMEs will undoubtedly do some debtor finance, but how can mortgage brokers break into this area?... READ MORE

graeme salt complexity of lending franchise v aggregator what is the best

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

Car yard lender to pay over $1.2m for breaching credit laws

by Francesca Krakue • 7 Apr 2017

The Federal Court has today fined the sole director of a Cairns-based lender and brokerage a total of $776,000 for... READ MORE

Major bank renews SME product for brokers