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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
Rethinking retirement
by • 13 May 2015
The concept of retirement is a relatively new one. Historically, civilians worked till they were no longer able to... READ MORE
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 • 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 • 29 Apr 2015
Over the last 10 years, I have seen the consumer lending industry change significantly.
READ MOREGuiding busy small business owners
by • 27 Apr 2015
Who do Australian SMEs turn to for trusted advice?
READ MORE10 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 MOREThe impact of P2P lending on banks
by • 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 • 17 Apr 2015
Custom Equity Group and its plans for the future
READ MORETechnology 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 MORERepayment history indicators now appearing on credit files
by Merrilyn Mansfield • 15 Apr 2015
The day was coming, and has now arrived.
READ MOREFive 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
Insight: Alex Lambros, LJ Hooker Home Loans and Strategic Investor...
by • 10 Apr 2015
Diversification within the mortgage broking space
READ MORESydney’s insane prices: the tale of five couples
by Christopher Bates • 9 Apr 2015
Over the past few months of 2015, I have found myself dealing with a similar conversation almost every day. Many... READ MORE
My view on regulation
by Allan Faint • 7 Apr 2015
I am involved in Little Athletics, and recently it has become a requirement that, as a coach, I must have completed a... READ MORE
Reserve Bank reveals interest rate decision
by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its cash rate decision, following a month of intense speculation.
READ MORE5 things you need to know about succession planning
by Edward Vukovic • 31 Mar 2015
Running a small business has many challenges, but with sound business planning, good risk management, an understanding... READ MORE
The misconceptions surrounding debt consolidation
by • 25 Mar 2015
What is your understanding and process when it comes to offering a debt consolidation loan to refinance a client’s... READ MORE
Working with buyer’s agents
by Jeremy Fisher • 23 Mar 2015
Finding the right property to purchase takes time, effort and knowledge, and for brokers with clients who are... READ MORE
More options needed for the self-employed
by Sean Murphy • 19 Mar 2015
Based on the activity in our business and what my clients are doing as far as investing, developing, upgrading and... READ MORE
How to make sense of land values
by Andrew Way • 17 Mar 2015
One of the most frustrating miscommunications that can occur when submitting a loan for land banking is the methodology... READ MORE
Are you missing these loans?
by Darryl Simms • 13 Mar 2015
I am pretty sure that you and the vast majority of brokers are missing out on many loan opportunities.
READ MOREMatching the right clients with debtor finance funding options
by • 11 Mar 2015
As more brokers become aware of the opportunities debtor finance can offer their clients, it’s important for the... READ MORE
The future of banking and financial services
by James Steer • 9 Mar 2015
Let’s take a peek into the future of banking.
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