Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

APRA sounds alarm on commercial property risks

by James Mitchell • 7 Mar 2017

Following a recent review, the prudential regulator has today warned that many banks have fallen “well short of... READ MORE

When a sum isn’t greater than its parts

by Nick Young • 6 Mar 2017

2016 was an interesting year and the Trail Book industry was no exception. READ MORE

How easily referable are you?

by Jane Anderson • 3 Mar 2017

Your networks provide you with your most powerful sales source: inbound referrals. READ MORE

SME lender sees high levels of client attrition

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2017

An ASX-listed SME lender has seen a fall in client numbers after implementing its own credit policies on a number of... READ MORE

SME lender keen to deepen partnership with brokers

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Mar 2017

OnDeck Australia has said that its “biggest initiative” for 2017 is to have a productive relationship with brokers,... READ MORE

The bankrupt broker: what happens to their commission?

by Meena Hanna & Matthew Bransgrove • 1 Mar 2017

The question of whether or not an undischarged bankrupt broker is entitled to receive upfront or trail commission is... READ MORE

The two areas where mentees fail in their broking careers

by Graeme Salt • 1 Mar 2017

Fear and excitement are the two emotions that I often see on the faces of the Walker and Miller Cert IV and I find that... READ MORE

Suncorp to educate brokers on SME opportunities

by James Mitchell • 28 Feb 2017

Suncorp Bank’s Small Business Masterclass series returns in 2017 following last year’s booked-out events in Sydney,... READ MORE

Insight: Nick Young, Trail Homes - Feb 2017

by Tamikah Bretzke • 27 Feb 2017

Trail Homes’ Nick Young talks to The Adviser about his advice to brokers looking to retire, his thoughts on the tax... READ MORE

SME lender on major growth path following $25m deal

by James Mitchell • 24 Feb 2017

An online SME lender has secured $25 million in growth funding and revealed that it has passed $250 million in total... READ MORE

Using data and niches to find your goldmine of clients

by Matt Mitchener • 23 Feb 2017

It’s important to understand your territory like the back of your hand and hone in on your target market. READ MORE

Car loan provider to repay more than $400k to consumers

by Reporter • 22 Feb 2017

A car financier will have to refund more than $400,000 to 177 consumers following an ASIC surveillance which found... READ MORE

Doing the right thing

by • 20 Feb 2017

The rise of the mortgage broking industry to become the major distributor of mortgages is due to a public vote of... READ MORE

YBR eyes major SME opportunity

by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2017

Yellow Brick Road has revealed plans to leverage its aggregation business Vow Financial to begin offering SME finance... READ MORE

ASIC launches ‘First Business’ app for SMEs

by Francesca Krakue • 17 Feb 2017

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has unveiled a new mobile application to support young Australians... READ MORE

Finance aggregator unveils partnership with SME lender

by Francesca Krakue • 16 Feb 2017

National Finance Choice has joined forces with online business lender Moula to provide its broker partners with an... READ MORE

Supreme Court offers guidance on banking code

by Reporter • 16 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court of NSW has provided guidance on how far a bank should “try to help” a borrower in financial... READ MORE

Agrifinance a boon for SME brokers

by Francesca Krakue • 15 Feb 2017

One successful regional broker has emphasised that right now is one of the better periods for brokers to tap into the... READ MORE

OnDeck ramps up broker distribution strategy

by James Mitchell • 15 Feb 2017

OnDeck Australia has named its new head of sales as the small business lender continues to grow its leadership team and... READ MORE

Tips and traps for referral partnerships

by • 14 Feb 2017

It’s hard to find new clients, and even harder to find clients who are worth having, therefore the art of referrals... READ MORE

Strong credit growth for transport, storage sectors: RBA

by James Mitchell • 13 Feb 2017

Large infrastructure privatisation deals are creating strong credit growth for Australia's transport, storage and... READ MORE

Insight: Tanya Sale, Outsource Financial

by Tamikah Bretzke • 13 Feb 2017

Outsource Financial CEO Tanya Sale talks to The Adviser about her plans for the business, why she believes ASIC is... READ MORE

Things to consider if looking for a move in 2017

by Zak Wilford • 13 Feb 2017

There’s movement in the market and I’m seeing more people open to new opportunities than ever before. READ MORE

Non-major bank lifts business loan rates

by Reporter • 10 Feb 2017

A non-major lender has announced that the variable interest rate for business loans will rise by 10 basis points,... READ MORE

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