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The influence of overseas buyers
by Linda Phillips • 16 Dec 2014
A petition calling for tighter rules on foreign ownership of Australian property has over 26,000 signatures,...READ MORE
The 5 steps to create a stronger team culture
by Nicholas S. Barnett • 15 Dec 2014
Brokers are in the business of relationships. Good relationships. As the race for new and repeat business intensifies,... READ MORE
Personal loans – are they becoming more mainstream?
by • 12 Dec 2014
As a personal loan provider, you would expect me to write about the popularity of personal loans over other forms of... READ MORE
Brokers, united, will never be defeated
by • 11 Dec 2014
Since the late 1990s, the mortgage broker industry in Australia has evolved into a maturing profession, where genuine... READ MORE
Top 5 tips to avoid employee theft and fraud at Christmas
by Edward Vukovic • 10 Dec 2014
Christmas: a time when many businesses celebrate the harmony between carols and cash registers. But while Christmas may... READ MORE
Insight: Julie Elliott, Bank of Sydney
by • 9 Dec 2014
Bank of Sydney is methodically moving into the third-party channel
READ MOREBrisbane's time to shine
by Lachlan Walker • 9 Dec 2014
The Brisbane median apartment price still remains significantly cheaper than both Sydney (41 per cent) and Melbourne... READ MORE
How to invest and still have the money for luxuries
by Ryan Crawford • 8 Dec 2014
The challenges that prevent people from investing and still having money for luxuries usually fall into two baskets:... READ MORE
Record interstate migration to Victoria
by Tim Lawless • 5 Dec 2014
The speed of population growth in Australia has been winding down since reaching an annual peak in December 2012, when... READ MORE
The benefits of business networking groups
by Jeremy Fisher • 4 Dec 2014
For many brokers, referrals are a common source of business, and many brokers are finding that business networking... READ MORE
Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Dec 2014
by • 3 Dec 2014
Cameron Kusher, research analyst, CoreLogic RP Data
READ MORENew blood is everybody's issue
by Anthony Alabakov • 3 Dec 2014
The future of the mortgage broking industry isn't going to be decided by commissions or if financial planning is a good... READ MORE
Financial literacy – a rethink required
by Kym Dalton • 2 Dec 2014
Here are a couple of quotes from a recent housing think tank that I attended in the US.
READ MOREHow to produce effective video testimonials
by Darryl Simms • 1 Dec 2014
So, you've decided to record a video testimonial but don't know what equipment to use? Let me help you out.
READ MOREWhy I'm passionate about non-conforming finance
by Peter Ellis • 28 Nov 2014
Being a broker for over seven years, having completed many hundreds of loans, going out on my own has been my greatest... READ MORE
Short-term lending is worth the effort for brokers
by Andrew Littleford • 27 Nov 2014
Writing a short-term loan is commonly viewed as complex and often placed into the 'too-hard basket'. The more pertinent... READ MORE
Online brokers versus human brokers
by Sean Murphy • 26 Nov 2014
There has been some hype around the industry about these online programs where a client can put their personal data and... READ MORE
Insight: Jeff Zulman, Book Buyers Brokerage Services Australasia -...
by • 25 Nov 2014
The challenges and benefits of selling a trail book
READ MOREWrapping up for Christmas
by Ruan Burger • 25 Nov 2014
Christmas is fast approaching and it will soon be the silly season, not only for parties and entertaining but also for... READ MORE
Debtor finance as a funding solution for business succession
by • 24 Nov 2014
Every successful business owner reaches the point where they are ready to retire and realise the wealth that has been... READ MORE
How to stand out in a crowded industry
by Natasa Denman • 21 Nov 2014
It was only yesterday that I was reading a broker's post online where he was complaining about how many new people had... READ MORE
Five tips for great customer service
by • 20 Nov 2014
It goes without saying that a business cannot survive without customers. Nor can a business thrive without great staff... READ MORE
The rise of short-term first mortgages
by • 19 Nov 2014
We’ve recently noticed an interesting shift in the short-term lending space – there’s a distinct increase in... READ MORE
Think twice before abolishing negative gearing
by • 19 Nov 2014
Rarely is a topic as divisive amongst politicians, economists and the general community as negative gearing.
READ MOREInsight: Tony Carn, NextGen.Net - NOV 2014
by • 18 Nov 2014
What is the future for risk-based pricing?
READ MOREThe changing face of the Australian property market
by Bill Nikolouzakis • 18 Nov 2014
The boom and bust mentality of property cycles have evolved into a 'new normal'. It used to be a 'typical' property... READ MORE
Getting bang for your buck from your website
by • 17 Nov 2014
As a specialist online business, we know how important it is to effectively market our product via our website. It's... READ MORE
The power of thank you – a simple gesture to increase workplace...
by Nicholas S. Barnett • 14 Nov 2014
In this highly competitive, low-inflationary and low-growth environment, there is continual pressure to achieve... READ MORE
The facts about mortgage broker education
by Peter Tersteeg • 13 Nov 2014
It's right that new brokers should have to get a Certificate IV and diploma – but wrong to place too much value in... READ MORE
Channel conflict is a two-way street
by Andrew Walker • 12 Nov 2014
Channel conflict is a fact of life, and I think a lot of brokers forget that channel conflict is a two-way street. I... READ MORE