Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

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

Five tips for great customer service

by • 20 Nov 2014

It goes without saying that a business cannot survive without customers. Nor can a business thrive without great staff... READ MORE

The rise of short-term first mortgages

by • 19 Nov 2014

We’ve recently noticed an interesting shift in the short-term lending space – there’s a distinct increase in... READ MORE

Think twice before abolishing negative gearing

by Troy McErvale • 19 Nov 2014

Rarely is a topic as divisive amongst politicians, economists and the general community as negative gearing. READ MORE

Insight: Tony Carn, NextGen.Net - NOV 2014

by Reporter • 18 Nov 2014

What is the future for risk-based pricing? READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: Bren Rodda, Loan Market

by Reporter • 18 Nov 2014

Bren Rodda is a Loan Market mortgage broker based in Darwin, Northern Territory READ MORE

AFL star marks with broking career

by John Bastick • 18 Nov 2014

When former Port Adelaide captain Domenic Cassisi retired suddenly in mid-season, it was the cue to take his simmering... READ MORE

The changing face of the Australian property market

by Bill Nikolouzakis • 18 Nov 2014

The boom and bust mentality of property cycles have evolved into a 'new normal'. It used to be a 'typical' property... READ MORE

Getting bang for your buck from your website

by Paul Walshe • 17 Nov 2014

As a specialist online business, we know how important it is to effectively market our product via our website. It's... READ MORE

The power of thank you – a simple gesture to increase workplace...

by Nicholas S. Barnett • 14 Nov 2014

In this highly competitive, low-inflationary and low-growth environment, there is continual pressure to achieve... READ MORE

The facts about mortgage broker education

by Peter Tersteeg • 13 Nov 2014

It's right that new brokers should have to get a Certificate IV and diploma – but wrong to place too much value in... READ MORE

Channel conflict is a two-way street

by Andrew Walker • 12 Nov 2014

Channel conflict is a fact of life, and I think a lot of brokers forget that channel conflict is a two-way street. I... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Nov 2014

by Reporter • 11 Nov 2014

The current state of Australia’s property market READ MORE

Your guide to social media

by Lee Wade • 11 Nov 2014

In this day and age it's commonplace for small businesses to have their own website. However, I was having lunch with a... READ MORE

Selling rates or selling process?

by Ruan Burger • 10 Nov 2014

As rates become yet another talking point in the market and we sit and ask ourselves the question of whether it can go... READ MORE

Specialist lending success stories

by Sean Murphy • 7 Nov 2014

Wondering how brokers can use specialist finance to look like heroes in front of their clients? Let me share three... READ MORE

Is your business growing or dying?

by Stefan Kazakis • 6 Nov 2014

Your business grows just a little bit or dies just a little bit every single day. That's right – every day. It's... READ MORE

Does short-term lending mean sky-high rates?

by Andrew Littleford • 5 Nov 2014

Short-term lending has historically been associated with excessive rates. READ MORE

Insight: Sandra Pigram, Social Media Business Boosters

by Reporter • 4 Nov 2014

Social media for mortgage brokers READ MORE

Attracting and retaining young talent

by Jeremy Fisher • 4 Nov 2014

The mortgage broking industry is ageing and there is a need to attract new young talent to ensure that the sector... READ MORE

Engaging experts when buying property

by Miriam Sandkuhler • 30 Oct 2014

The first thing most people do when they decide to buy property is start searching the internet. READ MORE

The four myths of specialist lending

by Peter Ellis • 29 Oct 2014

To some, specialist lending arouses thoughts of doing loans under the cover of darkness and cutting corners to get a... READ MORE

Insight: Darren Manson, LJ Hooker Home Loans

by Reporter • 28 Oct 2014

Mortgage brokers working with real estate agents READ MORE

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