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Property prices cooling over winter… but the heat may return

by Jeremy Fisher • 23 Jun 2014

Property prices have been rising since March 2013 but the May figures in the RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index show an... READ MORE

Insight: Andrew Littleford, Interim Finance - Jun 2014

by Reporter • 20 Jun 2014

Interim Finance managing director Andrew Littleford extols the value of short-term lending for brokers READ MORE

Do you know what’s tax deductible?

by Warren Dworcan • 20 Jun 2014

Here’s some friendly advice brokers can give their clients: with tax time just around the corner, they should be... READ MORE

Getting the best deal in the current competitive environment

by Ruan Burger • 19 Jun 2014

As mortgage brokers active in the industry, we know that there are some good deals on offer from lenders at the moment... READ MORE

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What have you achieved over the last 6 months?

by Tara Bradbury • 18 Jun 2014

This is the time of year we really need to look back on our targets we have set for 2014 and make sure we are on... READ MORE

Why I prefer fee-for-service over free service

by Sean Murphy • 17 Jun 2014

If on the odd chance you haven’t already, you are going to come across that one transaction where you feel your... READ MORE

Time to read the fine print on aggregator agreements

by Ray Hair • 16 Jun 2014

One aspect of being a broker that is often overlooked in the excitement of getting started or in the grind of making a... READ MORE

Bitcoin and the future

by Simon Dehne • 13 Jun 2014

People often discount the future because they think the future is unknowable. You cannot learn things you do not know.... READ MORE

Planning with purpose for FY 2015

by Paul Walshe • 12 Jun 2014

The end of the financial year brings a chance to review what’s worked and what hasn’t. For many – once taxes are... READ MORE

It’s a matter of price

by Andrew Way • 11 Jun 2014

Conscientious introducers are concerned about the cost of client loans, particularly short-term facilities where costs... READ MORE

Credit repair as an alternative to second-tier lending

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 10 Jun 2014

I’m on the phone to finance experts every day – brokers, accountants, bankers, financial planners, wealth creators... READ MORE

What your clients should know about credit repair

by Graham Doessel • 6 Jun 2014

As a former broker, I know the hills you often need to climb to get deals over the line. One of those obstacles can be... READ MORE

Sick of being labelled dodgy?

by • 5 Jun 2014

The misunderstandings of mortgage broking together with the actions of a few bad eggs have once again caused the... READ MORE

Exploding the myth of housing affordability

by Troy McErvale • 4 Jun 2014

Almost every year, with monotonous regularity, I have read headlines declaring how unaffordable Australian housing is. READ MORE

Is silence always golden?

by Paul O’Shea • 3 Jun 2014

Brokers know they can’t tell their clients or any lenders anything they know to be untrue. READ MORE

5 things brokers can do to impress and keep clients

by Stefan Kazakis • 2 Jun 2014

How do you stand out from the crowd in a very competitive market as a mortgage broker? READ MORE

Succession planning – 4 tips for recruiting the next generation

by Mark Woolnough • 30 May 2014

As well as being a good way to keep up to date with the latest industry trends, I always find third-party education... READ MORE

Broaden your horizons and your bottom line will follow

by Craig Parker • 29 May 2014

Mortgage brokers are the specialists when it comes to helping Australians find the best mortgage to meet their needs.... READ MORE

Data highlights rise of interest-only and high-LVR lending

by Cameron Kusher • 28 May 2014

APRA has released data on the exposure to property of Australian authorised deposit-taking institutions. READ MORE

Budget 2014: Tough love for property market prospects

by Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo • 27 May 2014

A key ingredient for the property market, or any market for that matter, is confidence. Fear, coupled with uncertainty,... READ MORE

National Credit Act: when is a loan transaction regulated?

by Richard Williams • 26 May 2014

There is a common misconception in the market that the National Credit Code regulates all individual credit loans or... READ MORE

The pros and cons of SMSF investing

by Andrew Crossley • 22 May 2014

In recent years there has been considerable publicity regarding purchasing residential property in a self-managed super... READ MORE

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Metro vs regional: what are the differences?

by Ruan Burger • 21 May 2014

Having worked as a mortgage broker in both a regional area and more recently a metropolitan area, I have witnessed... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - May 2014

by Reporter • 20 May 2014

Brokers need to be aware that market is slowing and consider the implications for their clients, says RP Data senior... READ MORE

How to get value from Facebook

by Josh Cobb • 20 May 2014

There are over 11 million active Facebook accounts in Australia and the average Australian spends one in every five... READ MORE