Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

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 Reporter • 16 Dec 2014

Smaller lenders play an important role in the mortgage market READ MORE

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 Paul Walshe • 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 Troy McErvale • 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 Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014

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

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 Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014

Cameron Kusher, research analyst, CoreLogic RP Data READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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

Insight: Jeff Zulman, Book Buyers Brokerage Services Australasia -...

by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014

The challenges and benefits of selling a trail book READ MORE

Wrapping up for Christmas

by Ruan Burger • 25 Nov 2014

Christmas is fast approaching and it will soon be the silly season, not only for parties and entertaining but also for... READ MORE

Debtor finance as a funding solution for business succession

by Peter Langham • 24 Nov 2014

Every successful business owner reaches the point where they are ready to retire and realise the wealth that has been... READ MORE

How to stand out in a crowded industry

by Natasa Denman • 21 Nov 2014

It was only yesterday that I was reading a broker's post online where he was complaining about how many new people had... READ MORE

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