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The talent shortage in mortgage broking
by Zak Wilford • 19 Aug 2015
It’s no secret that mortgage broking is a grey-haired industry. With heaps of articles written about the ‘next...READ MORE
Insight: Tim Lawless, CoreLogic RP Data - Aug 2015
by • 14 Aug 2015
APRA, banks and the housing market
READ MOREFour essential questions to avoid a bad referral
by Neil Smoli • 14 Aug 2015
All advisers understand the importance of earning clients’ trust. Unfortunately, all it takes is a single referral to... READ MORE
Top three tips for business planning in financial services
by • 12 Aug 2015
It’s the second month of a new financial year, and now is the best time to set new financial goals for yourself and... READ MORE
The pros and cons of being a broker-planner
by Jeremy Fisher • 10 Aug 2015
As mortgage brokers, we want to offer our clients the best service, and an all-inclusive offering can seem like a good... READ MORE
A life vest for loan shortfalls
by John Dickinson • 6 Aug 2015
Talking with many mortgage brokers, I am fully aware of the problems with loan shortfalls. Not being able to... READ MORE
Supporting self-employed clients – the specialist way
by Sean Murphy • 4 Aug 2015
There’s no secret that being self-employed can often pose challenges when trying to secure finance from a bank to buy... READ MORE
My take on negative gearing reform
by Jai Martinkovits • 4 Aug 2015
Retrospectively terminating negative gearing would not only be inherently unfair to the increasing number of... READ MORE
Insight: Jeff Zulman, Book Buyers Brokerage - Jul 2015
by • 31 Jul 2015
Succession planning and valuing your business
READ MOREThe silly rules in lending
by • 31 Jul 2015
I have heard plenty of ridiculous statements in lending over the years. Here are a few.
READ MOREYou don’t need to win an award to be a winner
by Jeff Zulman • 29 Jul 2015
I was recently privileged to be asked to judge the finalists in The Adviser’s Australian Broking Awards 2015. The... READ MORE
Providing the right advice for a debt agreement
by Merrilyn Mansfield • 27 Jul 2015
Let me start by saying I am not advocating that debt agreements are bad for everyone. What I am saying is that some... READ MORE
APRA, brokers and specialist lenders
by Cory Bannister • 24 Jul 2015
The prudential regulator’s crackdown on investor lending presents a fantastic opportunity for brokers to explore the... READ MORE
Where to find the hidden gold on Facebook (and how to avoid...
by Adam Franklin • 24 Jul 2015
With over a billion people, catchy headlines, cat videos and all of your friends’ photos, Facebook is both a huge... READ MORE
‘Up to 90pc of my business is specialist lending’
by • 24 Jul 2015
One person who praises specialist lending is Arthurmac director Stuart Styles.
READ MORECase study: Anthony Alabakov, My Mortgage Freedom
by • 24 Jul 2015
The Adviser speaks to My Mortgage Freedom CEO Anthony Alabakov about what his business has gained from offering... READ MORE
The evolution of specialist lending
by Brendan O'Donnell • 24 Jul 2015
Specialist lending is growing to be an unstoppable force in the mortgage broking industry. Liberty Network Services... READ MORE
Bluestone unveils new specialist product
by • 24 Jul 2015
Bluestone Mortgages has introduced a new product aimed at brokers who service the self-employed and SME... READ MORE
Pepper announces new offers on specialist loans
by • 24 Jul 2015
Pepper has new offers up for grabs across a range of its specialist products.
READ MOREDebtor finance from the broker's perspective
by • 23 Jul 2015
No matter what your business, long-term success for the most part comes down to relationships.
READ MORECan’t assist with a consolidated loan?
by Peter Ellis • 21 Jul 2015
Whether you are a mortgage broker, mobile lender or bank branch manager, many clients come through your doors every day... READ MORE
What brokers need to know about SMSF lending
by Tania Milnes • 17 Jul 2015
Here are some general guidelines for brokers who are discussing SMSF property investment with their customers, writes... READ MORE
Avoid the content marketing vacuum
by • 17 Jul 2015
Using digital marketing to attract the kind of leads you’re after is something we’ve covered extensively on The... READ MORE
How to avoid expensive mistakes with SMSFs
by • 17 Jul 2015
SMSF members are a lucrative and ever-growing potential client base, but it’s critical to understand the legal and... READ MORE
Case study: Ross Le Quesne, Aussie Parramatta
by • 17 Jul 2015
The Adviser spoke to Aussie Parramatta franchisee Ross Le Quesne to find out how offering SMSF lending has helped... READ MORE
Brokers to benefit from SMSF courses
by • 17 Jul 2015
Kaplan Professional has extended its services by offering training and education for brokers looking to break into the... READ MORE
Comparing SMSF loans
by • 17 Jul 2015
Here is a list of the top five lowest variable-rate SMSF home loans on the market, according to... READ MORE
Massive productivity gains are easier than you think
by Stefan Kazakis • 17 Jul 2015
If someone asked if you could improve by 220 per cent in one year, what would be your answer? Would you think that’s... READ MORE
Maximise value before a business sale
by Nicholas Guest • 14 Jul 2015
A recent survey undertaken by HLB Mann Judd Corporate Advisory revealed that almost one in five business owners are... READ MORE