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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

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.

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.

A broker-owned union is the answer to big bank dominance

by Troy McErvale • 12 Sep 2014

The Financial System Inquiry released its interim report in July, and is now seeking a second round of... READ MORE

Stop your clients from going bust after the boom

by Paul Walshe • 11 Sep 2014

Being able to adapt to changes in personal circumstances is important. This is being demonstrated as the flow-on... READ MORE

Responsible lending: where is the legal line?

by Paul O’Shea • 10 Sep 2014

The responsible lending obligations of finance brokers may not be as onerous as those on credit providers, but the NCCP... READ MORE

Insight: Patti Eyers, First Mortgage Services

by Reporter • 9 Sep 2014

Patti Eyers, chief executive, First Mortgage Services

Insight: Merrilyn Mansfield, Princeville Credit Advocates