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Pepper cuts rates by 65 basis points
by Reporter • 15 May 2015
Pepper’s prime, near-prime and specialist range of products have been cut by up to 65 basis points following the...READ MORE
Darryl Simms
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Are banks holding your clients back?

by Darryl Simms • 15 May 2015
Back in the day when I used to write loans, it surprised me just how many clients believed they wouldn’t be able to... READ MORE
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Rethinking retirement

by Kym Dalton • 13 May 2015
The concept of retirement is a relatively new one. Historically, civilians worked till they were no longer able to... READ MORE
Melissa Gielnik
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Insight: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending

by Reporter • 12 May 2015
Tapping into new revenue streams READ MORE
Andrew Way
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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
John Kolyvas
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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
Sean Murphy
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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
Jeremy Fisher
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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
Andrew Gooding
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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
Paul Walshe
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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
Peter Langham
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Guiding busy small business owners

by Peter Langham • 27 Apr 2015
Who do Australian SMEs turn to for trusted advice? READ MORE
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Insight: Paul Liccione, eChoice

by Reporter • 24 Apr 2015
Understanding loan comparison tools READ MORE
James Steer
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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
Troy McErvale
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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
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Insight: David Haythorn, Custom Equity Group

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2015
Custom Equity Group and its plans for the future READ MORE