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Top four myths about comprehensive credit reporting

by Damian Paull • 1 Sep 2014
Brokers are often the first port of call when consumers have problems getting credit. The majority of consumers first...READ MORE

Pointing the finger over high housing prices

by Shane Oliver • 29 Aug 2014
This year, housing indicators have picked up substantially, suggesting that the rate cuts we have seen over the past... READ MORE

Your hiring criteria equals your success

by Fred Schebesta • 28 Aug 2014
There’s been a lot of movement in the mortgage industry as of late. Yes, the cash rate has been stagnant for the past... READ MORE

A great opportunity for clients – and brokers too

by Jeremy Fisher • 27 Aug 2014
Many property owners may be unaware that they are actually in a position to purchase an investment property, and for... READ MORE

Insight: Steve Kane, National Australia Bank

by • 26 Aug 2014

Steve Kane, general manager, National Australia Bank

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Choose your friends wisely when dealing with an SMSF

by Kim Cannon • 26 Aug 2014
The superannuation industry is moving at a frantic pace and, as is often the case in a rapidly changing environment,... READ MORE

The risks in not understanding personal risk profiles

by • 25 Aug 2014
Following on from my previous blogs, which explained how investors can outperform the market and that free advice... READ MORE

Technology is a beautiful thing

by Sean Murphy • 22 Aug 2014
There are countless apps, widgets, programs and systems available to business people and mortgage brokers to improve... READ MORE

Do your research and win the client

by Lee Wade • 21 Aug 2014
When you’re meeting a prospective loan client for the first time, wouldn’t it be handy if you knew a little bit... READ MORE

Insight: Damian Paull, Australian Retail Credit Association

by • 20 Aug 2014

Damian Paull, chief executive, Australian Retail Credit Association

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‘Yes, it is your problem’

by Kym Dalton • 20 Aug 2014
“Not a problem” is a great Australian turn of phrase signifying “It’s okay” or maybe “You’re welcome”.... READ MORE

How to manage a growing business

by Ruan Burger • 19 Aug 2014
One of the best positions any broker business can be in is to be receiving more leads and more opportunities. More... READ MORE

The new great Australian dream: financial freedom

by Jarrad Mahon • 18 Aug 2014
According to the new Housing Affordability Sentiment Index (HASI), the newest version of the great Australian dream... READ MORE

How written reports can help build your credibility

by Gil Davis • 15 Aug 2014

Talk is cheap. Unless you’re Keith Richards, you need more than words to persuade people you’re great.

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Insight: Steve Scahill, Loan Market

by • 13 Aug 2014

Steve Scahill, head of operations, Loan Market

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My plan to reform the LMI industry

by • 13 Aug 2014
Every so often, the industry considers the state of the housing market in Australia, and access to property ownership... READ MORE

Super shortfall to bring parents back home

by Paul Cahill • 12 Aug 2014

It has often been said that ‘demography is destiny’.

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How I made Google love me

by Peter Ellis • 11 Aug 2014
Earlier this year, I redesigned my website so I could rank higher in internet searches. The results have been nothing... READ MORE

Is competition really a good thing?

by • 8 Aug 2014
It’s been 18 months since we saw the Australian credit reporting market change shape with the entrance of global firm... READ MORE

Is credit repair ethical?

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 7 Aug 2014
Last week, I had a revealing discussion with a broker about assisting a client with a default on his credit... READ MORE

The key mistake that can turn a good investment into a bad one

by Owen Davis • 6 Aug 2014
Mortgage brokers need to warn their clients that property investment isn’t always as simple as they may... READ MORE

Specialist loans do satisfy responsible lending requirements

by Darren Stratford • 5 Aug 2014
Some brokers believe speciality, alternate documentation or non-conforming mortgages do not satisfy the ‘responsible... READ MORE

Financing new apartments? Thank someone in China

by Andrew Taylor • 4 Aug 2014

For a long time now, real estate developers have been prevented from building.

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Why you need to know your product to become an industry leader

by Paul Blake • 1 Aug 2014
What happens if your client asks you a question and you don’t know the answer? Do you guess, fumble your way through... READ MORE

The difference between marketing and closing

by Tom Panos • 31 Jul 2014

Marketing is about getting noticed. Sales is about closing.

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Insight: Brendan Wright, FAST

by • 30 Jul 2014

Brendan Wright, chief executive, FAST

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Is the bank branch headed the same way as the thermal fax machine?

by Troy Phillips • 30 Jul 2014
I often find myself walking through the Sydney CBD analysing different businesses, looking at the once great buildings... READ MORE

Three things you need to understand about Gen Y

by Charlie Caruso • 29 Jul 2014
According to Bernard Salt, one of Australia’s leading demographers, there are 3.3 million Gen Ys in Australia.... READ MORE

Understanding that free advice isn’t free

by • 28 Jul 2014
In last month’s blog, I talked about how investors can buy to outperform the market and the seven steps they should... READ MORE

Take the leap to stay ahead of the pack

by • 25 Jul 2014
Third-party banking has well and truly hit the mainstream in Australia with close to 50 per cent of all mortgages... READ MORE