Sales & Marketing
Investors: Too hot to handle?
by Tim Neary • 6 Mar 2015
The investor market is red hot at the moment. But with regulators poised to pour cold water on it, The Adviser...READ MORE
The Word - Industry image
by Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
This month we ask: what more could be done to improve the image of the mortgage broking... READ MORE
What your customers really think
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2014
The Adviser went directly to members of the public to find out what their brokers are doing right and what they’re... READ MORE
The non-major lenders: where to next?
by John Bastick • 14 Nov 2014
It’s 2014 and the non-majors find themselves at a crossroads. The big four are going hard on service and price,... READ MORE
The non-major banks on industry changes
by John Bastick • 14 Nov 2014
When The Adviser invited the heads of Australia’s non-major banks for a lunch, it was always going to make for an... READ MORE
The non-major banks go BOOM!
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Nov 2014
With increasing competition among the lenders, The Adviser asks brokers why they prefer using non-major lenders over... READ MORE
Bulletproof your business
by Kylie Purcell • 3 Sep 2014
There's no doubt the Australian housing market has had a superb run of late, but storm clouds are gathering. Here are... READ MORE
Where banks fear to tread
by John Bastick • 15 Aug 2014
Despite a concerted move into the prime space, non-banks still remain the answer for trickier clients... READ MORE
Navigating non-banks
by John Bastick • 15 Aug 2014
Contemplating adding non-bank lenders to your offering? Here we answer brokers’ more commonly asked questions... READ MORE
The banks strike back
by Kylie Purcell • 15 Aug 2014
The non-banks have been proving themselves in more ways than one. Should the banks be... READ MORE
Non-banks win with service
by Kylie Purcell • 15 Aug 2014
Non-bank lenders may be the smaller option, but they’ve been able to use their malleable size to capitalise on one... READ MORE
Brokers speak: what's not to love?
by Nick Bendel • 15 Aug 2014
Who better to extol the virtues of non-bank lenders than brokers who are already firmly committed to offering their... READ MORE
Give the customer what they want
by Nick Bendel • 15 Aug 2014
Contrary to some industry misconceptions, your clients will learn to love non-banks if given the... READ MORE
Going forward in reverse
by Reporter • 3 Jul 2014
Reverse mortgages aren’t for everyone, but with the market set to enjoy significant growth in coming years, brokers... READ MORE
Super surge
by Michael Masterman • 13 Jun 2014
SMSFs have exploded in popularity in recent years and brokers are perfectly placed to take... READ MORE
Small business, big opportunity
by Michael Masterman • 13 Jun 2014
Small business owners can make great clients for brokers and offer long and lucrative relationships, so how... READ MORE
Broker diversification: to insure, to insure
by John Bastick • 13 Jun 2014
Any broker wanting to build a profitable, diversified business would be mad not to include insurance. It’s easy, a... READ MORE
The search for the perfect panel
by Michael Masterman • 11 Apr 2014
Although diversity is extremely important, most lender panels look largely the same; it’s other things, like white... READ MORE
Aggregators: stay or go? It's decision time
by John Bastick • 11 Apr 2014
Changing aggregators is not without its risks. The Adviser has identified six pivotal points all brokers should... READ MORE
Recognising the branded options
by Michael Masterman • 11 Apr 2014
A branded group, with its recognisable name, profile and proven systems, can offer a broker a solid business... READ MORE
The easy sell
by Michael Masterman • 1 Apr 2014
By increasing the range of products on offer, brokers can improve client relationships and increase revenue. In this... READ MORE
Cracking the market
by Steven Cross • 16 Feb 2014
The Adviser explores how you can make the most of the lucrative – but underutilised – specialist lending... READ MORE
Specialist lending: in the know
by Michael Masterman • 16 Feb 2014
To ensure they are not missing out on potential clients, it is important for brokers to be well versed in the... READ MORE
Untapped opportunities
by Stacey Moseley • 16 Feb 2014
If the quest for growth is driving you to look further afield, you may find future ‘clients for life’ right under... READ MORE
The way non-major lenders are seen
by Michael Masterman • 15 Nov 2013
The global financial crisis dented consumers’ perception of non-major lenders, but now they’re fighting to regain... READ MORE
Borrower boundaries
by reporter • 18 Oct 2013
Brokers are client focused and will often go above and beyond to source solutions. However, they do need to know where... READ MORE
Planning for success
by reporter • 17 Oct 2013
AdviseHer attended the FAST Women in Broking High Tea in Sydney and discovered that a little planning... READ MORE
Brand trust essential in broking
by reporter • 20 Sep 2013
Consumers gravitate towards brands they know and trust, so ensuring your personal and professional brand is strong is... READ MORE
What brokers want in an aggregator
by John Bastick • 20 Sep 2013
In August 2013, The Adviser polled brokers on the question of changing aggregators, asking what would make... READ MORE
Lean on me
by Jessica Darnbrough • 20 Sep 2013
Branded businesses can offer brokers much more than simply a recognisable logo and a trusted name, as The Adviser... READ MORE