Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

Know your market

by Andrew Way • 11 May 2015

One of the most important factors for any mortgage broker is to maintain a wide range of funders to solve the largest... READ MORE

How to break into the $413bn commercial lending market

by John Kolyvas • 9 May 2015

Incidental commercial lending opportunities can present themselves frequently during the course of the average... READ MORE

Developers are only trying to make their money

by Sean Murphy • 7 May 2015

In light of recent articles regarding commissions coming from developers and project marketing companies, I thought I... READ MORE

The importance of succession planning and valuing your business

by Jeremy Fisher • 5 May 2015

It’s only when mortgage brokers leave their businesses that succession plans are implemented, but brokers can benefit... READ MORE

Financial advisers: what’s really behind their advice?

by Andrew Gooding • 1 May 2015

A financial adviser walks into a bar. The barman says “Hey! Wipe your feet. You’re trailing commissions... READ MORE

What ASIC’s ruling means for brokers

by Paul Walshe • 29 Apr 2015

Over the last 10 years, I have seen the consumer lending industry change significantly. READ MORE

Guiding busy small business owners

by Peter Langham • 27 Apr 2015

Who do Australian SMEs turn to for trusted advice? READ MORE

Insight: Paul Liccione, eChoice

by Reporter • 24 Apr 2015

Understanding loan comparison tools READ MORE

10 tips for setting expectations with your bookkeeper

by James Steer • 23 Apr 2015

As a brokerage owner, it can be tempting to try and do all your own bookkeeping. READ MORE

The impact of P2P lending on banks

by Troy McErvale • 21 Apr 2015

When Bill Gates spoke his now oft-quoted “banking is necessary; banks are not” reference in 1994, I wonder if he... READ MORE

Insight: David Haythorn, Custom Equity Group

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2015

Custom Equity Group and its plans for the future READ MORE

Technology is the broker’s friend

by Kim Cannon • 17 Apr 2015

Many brokers haven’t realised how much value there is in social media for them. READ MORE

Repayment history indicators now appearing on credit files

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 15 Apr 2015

The day was coming, and has now arrived. READ MORE

Five tips for improving business efficiency

by Kirstin Stewart • 13 Apr 2015

Many business owners and managers are so busy working on what their customers and clients need that they forget to take... READ MORE

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Insight: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending