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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

Insight: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending

by Reporter • 12 May 2015

Tapping into new revenue streams 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 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

Insight: Alex Lambros, LJ Hooker Home Loans and Strategic Investor...

by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2015

Diversification within the mortgage broking space READ MORE

Sydney’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 MORE

5 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 Paul Walshe • 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

Insight: Graeme Perkins, Rundl

by Reporter • 23 Mar 2015

Rundl and the settlement process 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 MORE

Matching the right clients with debtor finance funding options

by Peter Langham • 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. READ MORE