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The Word: The impact of the NSW and QLD flooding

by Kate Aubrey • 18 Apr 2022
Tens of thousands of borrowers were inundated with floodwater in Queensland and NSW over March and April, with many... READ MORE

Think about relationship building, not just lead generation
by Anny le Wilson • 15 Apr 2022
It’s no secret that the market is starting to turn. Brokers that I’m speaking to in the home lending market are... READ MORE

How embracing technology can help brokers enable SME recovery
by Reporter • 8 Apr 2022
Small business is big business in Australia, with 99 per cent of Australian businesses considered small and... READ MORE

AI to shift broker focus to value-added functions
by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Apr 2022
Artificial intelligence could create highly automated brokerages in the future and move various functions from the... READ MORE

Time to head out and network
by Victoria Coster • 30 Mar 2022
Let’s make 2022 the year for reconnecting. Victoria Coster, chief executive and founder of Credit Fix Solutions... READ MORE

Rem review scrapping a result of ‘industry mobilisation’: Phil...
by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2022
The mobilisation and alignment of the broking industry helped give the government confidence to scrap its scheduled... READ MORE

How clear messaging forms sticky communication
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Mar 2022
Creating memorable messaging and repeatable, shareable content is vital for brokers to build their brand, according to... READ MORE

Industry celebrates having certainty over remuneration
by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2022
With both government and the opposition confirming they will not change broker remuneration this year, broking industry... READ MORE

NSW proposed property equity scheme slammed
by Juliet Helmke • 24 Feb 2022
The chief of an industry body has called the scheme a “bitter pill to swallow” and a “slap in the face” for... READ MORE

Resolve Finance MD named to FSCP
by • 21 Feb 2022
The firm’s managing director joins 30 other part-time candidates who have been named to the “single disciplinary... READ MORE

NSW touts scheme to reduce first home deposit

by • 15 Feb 2022
The NSW government has announced it is “considering a new approach” to reduce the deposit required for first home... READ MORE

Tasmania extends COVID-19 business assistance
by • 10 Feb 2022
The state has confirmed a second round for its business support program, with applications opening later this month. READ MORE

6 questions to ask your social media marketing agency
by Sarah Barnett • 3 Feb 2022
Not all marketing agencies are created equal. Sarah Barnett provides six questions you can ask the agency before you... READ MORE

NSW unveils $1bn COVID-19 SME support package
by • 1 Feb 2022
The state government will allocate more than $1 billion to assistance packages to help navigate the omicron variant. READ MORE

ACT extends COVID-19 business support
by • 31 Jan 2022
The measures include continued assistance for small businesses and hospitality venues, alongside the announcement of... READ MORE

Beware of the ‘phoenix’

by Andrew Way • 27 Jan 2022
The year ahead: tax challenges, new ‘safe harbour’ laws and the role of DOCA for recovering SMEs. READ MORE

Flood relief assistance extended to Somerset Region
by • 25 Jan 2022
Queensland and federal government-funded grants of up to $50,000 are now available for impacted primary producers based... READ MORE

Natural disaster preparedness inquiry launches for small business
by • 25 Jan 2022
An inquiry into small-business natural disaster preparedness and resilience has been launched to help the sector cope... READ MORE

Glimpses into 2022: In the wake of the ‘perfect storm’
by Nick Young • 20 Dec 2021
According to industry veteran Nick Young, Trail Homes, with so many concurrent pressure points, it’s no wonder that... READ MORE

5 things to consider when choosing a credit repair agency
by Annie Kane • 3 Dec 2021
Credit repair and debt management have been going through an overhaul recently. But how do you choose a company to... READ MORE

When coming of age is a curly beast
by Sascha Moore • 8 Nov 2021
As women, we’re conditioned – and categorised, constantly. While it’s no different for men, for us, the effects... READ MORE

How our future generation of mortgage brokers can contribute to the...
by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2021
We need to see more businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs embedding purpose in their business, writes Nancy Youssef. READ MORE

Viruses and valuations: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the...
by Jeff Zulman • 25 Oct 2021
Look at the trials and tribulations faced by the mortgage broking industry over the last decade. Should we be surprised... READ MORE

Why brokers should be focusing on construction loans
by Annie Kane • 4 Oct 2021
When COVID-19 hit in early 2020 there was, quite rightly, significant fear and uncertainty from an economic perspective... READ MORE

Breach reporting for credit licensees: Are you ready to dob yourself...
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021
October 2021 sees the commencement of many new regulatory reforms for Australian credit licence holders. One of the... READ MORE