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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
READ MOREChoose 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
READ MORE‘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.
READ MOREInsight: Steve Scahill, Loan Market
by • 13 Aug 2014
Steve Scahill, head of operations, Loan Market
READ MOREMy 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’.
READ MOREHow 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.
READ MOREWhy 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.
READ MOREIs 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