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Property versus shares: the ongoing debate
by Lachlan Walker • 3 Oct 2014
The age-old comparison of property versus shares has been discussed by investors for decades.
READ MOREGrowth and opportunity in NSW regional cities
by James Treloar • 2 Oct 2014
Mortgage brokers in the cities should seriously investigate the opportunities that lie in regional cities – not only... READ MORE
The future of mortgage broking
by Brett McKeon • 1 Oct 2014
Every time I’ve got comfortable over the years there's generally been an event that’s surfaced to push me out of my... READ MORE
Insight: Owen Davis, DFG Property Services - SEPT 2014
by • 30 Sep 2014
Owen Davis, owner, DFG Property Services
READ MOREThe truth behind property hotspots
by Owen Davis • 30 Sep 2014
If you’re reading about a hotspot in the newspaper or hearing about it on A Current Affair, then chances are it’s... READ MORE
How we make social media work
by Jeremy Fisher • 29 Sep 2014
With the growth of social media and the emergence of online communities, we felt that it was important to have a... READ MORE
Develop a strategy
by • 26 Sep 2014
When building a house, it always starts with a set of plans. Building a property portfolio is no different – it needs... READ MORE
News just in from the USA
by Kym Dalton • 25 Sep 2014
I’ve recently returned from the USA, where I attended two conferences – one a high-brow housing finance ‘think... READ MORE
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
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.
READ MOREWhy 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.
READ MOREA broker-owned union is the answer to big bank dominance
by • 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 • 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 • 9 Sep 2014
Patti Eyers, chief executive, First Mortgage Services
READ MOREInsight: Merrilyn Mansfield, Princeville Credit Advocates
by • 9 Sep 2014
Merrilyn Mansfield, lead adjudicator, Princeville Credit Advocates
READ MOREHow to use sporting strategies to succeed in business
by Richard Maloney • 9 Sep 2014
A strong culture is critical for the success of all teams. It’s always been a key focus for sporting teams, yet when... READ MORE
Want a 2.8 per cent mortgage?
by Linda Phillips • 8 Sep 2014
The Reserve Bank, which has been otherwise idle over the past year, has been keen to point out that the banks are doing... READ MORE
What do China's real estate bosses really think of Australia?
by Andrew Taylor • 5 Sep 2014
Just last month a dozen chief executives of Chinese real estate agencies had a chance to visit Australia. So what did... READ MORE
The 13 questions you need to ask all potential employees
by John Demartini • 4 Sep 2014
Companies are human systems, not unemotional, inanimate objects. Therefore, the attraction and retention of the right... READ MORE
Why is non-conforming so hard? (Hint: it isn’t)
by Stuart Styles • 3 Sep 2014
Do you struggle with clients who are eager to supply documents and sign forms … but turn out to have flawed credit... READ MORE
Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Sep 2014
by • 2 Sep 2014
Cameron Kusher, senior research analyst, RP Data
READ MOREHow staff engagement can drive your business
by • 2 Sep 2014
Building a sustainable business is at the forefront of many a broker’s list of priorities, and understandably so. In... READ MORE