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The problem with valuations

by Andrew Littleford • 30 Dec 2014

If I was asked what the single most influential element was that defines the success of a loan application – the...READ MORE

Insight: James Symond, Aussie Home Loans

by • 30 Dec 2014

What can Australian banks and brokers learn from other countries?

Turn your non-conforming customers into prime clients

by Peter Ellis • 29 Dec 2014

We all breathe a sigh of relief when a non-conforming client's loan is settled. Another approval is through and... READ MORE

What makes an excellent BDM?

by Sean Murphy • 24 Dec 2014

Having been a BDM in the past I totally understand that things can get pretty crazy.

Parenting leave for mortgage brokers

by Jeremy Fisher • 23 Dec 2014

For most parents, when their child is born they want to take parenting leave, either maternity or paternity leave, to... READ MORE

Insight: James Green, Century 21 Home Loans

by • 23 Dec 2014

Recruiting new talent

Start policing foreign ownership of property

by Joseph Zaja • 22 Dec 2014

The federal government needs to start doing its job and police the purchase of second-hand property by foreign... READ MORE

Using home equity to buy an investment property

by Shane Kempton • 19 Dec 2014

Now is a great time for your clients to consider buying an investment property by using the equity in their existing... READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: Phil Morgan, Smartline

by • 18 Dec 2014

Phil Morgan is a Smartline broker based in Bunbury, Western Australia

Conveyancing moves into the 21st century

by • 18 Dec 2014

With brokers looking to offer ‘stickier’ clients a full suite of products, Slater and Gordon’s Conveyancing... READ MORE

Why I write 100pc of my loans with non-bank lenders

by Nathan Daniell • 18 Dec 2014

I was fortunate enough when starting out as a mortgage broker back in October 2005 that my mentor was a mortgage... READ MORE

Time to get real on property handouts

by Alex Filipovic • 17 Dec 2014

In South Australia, we have had combined grants of up to $23,500 for first home buyers purchasing a new property. I... READ MORE

Insight: David Ure, Heritage Bank

by • 16 Dec 2014

Smaller lenders play an important role in the mortgage market

The influence of overseas buyers

by Linda Phillips • 16 Dec 2014

A petition calling for tighter rules on foreign ownership of Australian property has over 26,000 signatures,... READ MORE

The 5 steps to create a stronger team culture

by Nicholas S. Barnett • 15 Dec 2014

Brokers are in the business of relationships. Good relationships. As the race for new and repeat business intensifies,... READ MORE

Personal loans – are they becoming more mainstream?

by • 12 Dec 2014

As a personal loan provider, you would expect me to write about the popularity of personal loans over other forms of... READ MORE

Brokers, united, will never be defeated

by • 11 Dec 2014

Since the late 1990s, the mortgage broker industry in Australia has evolved into a maturing profession, where genuine... READ MORE

Top 5 tips to avoid employee theft and fraud at Christmas

by Edward Vukovic • 10 Dec 2014

Christmas: a time when many businesses celebrate the harmony between carols and cash registers. But while Christmas may... READ MORE

Insight: Julie Elliott, Bank of Sydney

by • 9 Dec 2014

Bank of Sydney is methodically moving into the third-party channel

Brisbane's time to shine

by Lachlan Walker • 9 Dec 2014

The Brisbane median apartment price still remains significantly cheaper than both Sydney (41 per cent) and Melbourne... READ MORE

How to invest and still have the money for luxuries

by Ryan Crawford • 8 Dec 2014

The challenges that prevent people from investing and still having money for luxuries usually fall into two baskets:... READ MORE

Record interstate migration to Victoria

by Tim Lawless • 5 Dec 2014

The speed of population growth in Australia has been winding down since reaching an annual peak in December 2012, when... READ MORE

The benefits of business networking groups

by Jeremy Fisher • 4 Dec 2014

For many brokers, referrals are a common source of business, and many brokers are finding that business networking... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Dec 2014

by • 3 Dec 2014

Cameron Kusher, research analyst, CoreLogic RP Data

New blood is everybody's issue

by Anthony Alabakov • 3 Dec 2014

The future of the mortgage broking industry isn't going to be decided by commissions or if financial planning is a good... READ MORE

Financial literacy – a rethink required

by Kym Dalton • 2 Dec 2014

Here are a couple of quotes from a recent housing think tank that I attended in the US.

How to produce effective video testimonials

by Darryl Simms • 1 Dec 2014

So, you've decided to record a video testimonial but don't know what equipment to use? Let me help you out.

Why I'm passionate about non-conforming finance

by Peter Ellis • 28 Nov 2014

Being a broker for over seven years, having completed many hundreds of loans, going out on my own has been my greatest... READ MORE

Short-term lending is worth the effort for brokers

by Andrew Littleford • 27 Nov 2014

Writing a short-term loan is commonly viewed as complex and often placed into the 'too-hard basket'. The more pertinent... READ MORE

Online brokers versus human brokers

by Sean Murphy • 26 Nov 2014

There has been some hype around the industry about these online programs where a client can put their personal data and... READ MORE

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