Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

Could data aggregation stop time wasters and improve conversion?

by Paul Walshe • 9 Oct 2014

Good quality leads and high conversion rates are on top of the wish list for any broker. Yet the fly in the ointment... READ MORE

Memo to the RBA: there is no problem that needs fixing

by Troy McErvale • 8 Oct 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia believes that some sectors within the Australian residential property market may be... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Oct 2014

by Reporter • 7 Oct 2014

Macroprudential tools and the property market READ MORE

The ‘big data’ revolution

by Brett Spencer • 7 Oct 2014

So let’s talk about something that will excite some of you but will bore most of you to tears – big data. And for... READ MORE

Being strategic with advisory boards

by Steven Bowman • 6 Oct 2014

The mortgage and finance broking arena is changing fast, and the pace of change is quickening. The pressure to sustain... READ MORE

Property versus shares: the ongoing debate

by Lachlan Walker • 3 Oct 2014

The age-old comparison of property versus shares has been discussed by investors for decades. READ MORE

Growth and opportunity in NSW regional cities

by James Treloar • 2 Oct 2014

Mortgage brokers in the cities should seriously investigate the opportunities that lie in regional cities – not only... READ MORE

The future of mortgage broking

by Brett McKeon • 1 Oct 2014

Every time I’ve got comfortable over the years there's generally been an event that’s surfaced to push me out of my... READ MORE

Insight: Owen Davis, DFG Property Services - SEPT 2014

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014

Owen Davis, owner, DFG Property Services READ MORE

The truth behind property hotspots

by Owen Davis • 30 Sep 2014

If you’re reading about a hotspot in the newspaper or hearing about it on A Current Affair, then chances are it’s... READ MORE

How we make social media work

by Jeremy Fisher • 29 Sep 2014

With the growth of social media and the emergence of online communities, we felt that it was important to have a... READ MORE

Develop a strategy

by Miriam Sandkuhler • 26 Sep 2014

When building a house, it always starts with a set of plans. Building a property portfolio is no different – it needs... READ MORE

News just in from the USA

by Kym Dalton • 25 Sep 2014

I’ve recently returned from the USA, where I attended two conferences – one a high-brow housing finance ‘think... READ MORE

The Y factor

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Sep 2014

They’re your new generation of customers. It’s the much-maligned Gen Ys and they’re arguably shrewder, better... READ MORE

Are short-term lending commissions worth the effort?

by Andrew Littleford • 24 Sep 2014

Is short-term lending worth the effort? That question answers itself when you discover you can earn $5,500 commission... READ MORE

Insight: Chris Burns, KeyInvest

by Reporter • 23 Sep 2014

Chris Burns, chief executive, KeyInvest READ MORE

The ‘F’ word - five rules for using Facebook!

by Darren Hunter • 23 Sep 2014

Early last year I felt that Facebook was just a waste of time when using it for business. I didn’t understand it, and... READ MORE

Salvaging credit-impaired applications

by Mark Agar • 22 Sep 2014

Everyone knows impaired credit files immediately void a client’s application or at very least make the task of... READ MORE

Making sure the numbers add up

by Ruan Burger • 19 Sep 2014

I recently heard about a borrower who was misinformed by their mortgage broker and ended up in an extremely stressful... READ MORE

How to turn an everyday business into a profit machine

by Stefan Kazakis • 18 Sep 2014

Have you thought about the investment you are putting in to your business? Are you working for less-than-desired... READ MORE

Reduce your stress by automating your receipts

by Lee Wade • 17 Sep 2014

Have you filed your tax return yet? If not, I’ve got a great app that will make your life easier. READ MORE

Why debtor finance should be on your radar

by Mark Cleaver • 16 Sep 2014

Debtor finance has boomed over the last decade and significant opportunities exist for brokers to participate in this... READ MORE

Why I love doing credit repair

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 15 Sep 2014

The other day I was thinking about why I love doing credit repair and got to the nub of it by talking it over with my... READ MORE

Putting investor home loan demand in context

by Shane Oliver • 15 Sep 2014

The high level of investor loans being written are clearly on the Reserve Bank’s radar. READ MORE

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