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How the ASIC review benefits consumers
by Nick Young • 4 Aug 2016
There’s expectedly been a lot of chatter about the recent ASIC inquiry into the mortgage broking industry.
READ MOREDelegation works
by Douglas Driscoll • 1 Aug 2016
Let’s face it – there’s only a limited amount that you can achieve on your own, however hard you work.
READ MOREThe Google effect
by Paul Walshe • 18 Jul 2016
Googlation (noun): a rule or directive made and maintained by Google.
READ MOREWhat should I wear for my client interview?
by Graeme Salt • 17 Jul 2016
It’s a conundrum. You want to be approachable when talking about someone’s loan but, at the same time, you need to... READ MORE
How to become a trusted adviser in today’s digital world
by Steve Kane • 11 Jul 2016
NAB Broker recently completed its latest roadshow series, Future Directions 2016, which ran in April and May... READ MORE
Factors to consider when office hunting
by Jeremy Fisher • 4 Jul 2016
When the time comes for mortgage brokers to move into their new – or perhaps their first – premises, there are... READ MORE
ASIC review: A broker’s perspective
by Martin Vidakovic • 30 Jun 2016
As a finance professional who has spent over 16 years in the mortgage broking industry, and prior to that, seven years... READ MORE
Positioning the industry for growth
by Peter White • 28 Jun 2016
Continuing financial education is crucial for brokers, and there is no better way to assist in personal development... READ MORE
Pepper Money sounds alarm on income docs and record keeping
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers have been warned they are putting themselves at significant risk by only collecting the minimum... READ MORE
Selling the specialist service to clients
by Mario Reyahem • 24 Jun 2016
Pepper Money director of sales and distribution Mario Reyahem shares how brokers can explain a specialist lender’s... READ MORE
Looking ahead with a specialist lender
by Cory Bannister • 24 Jun 2016
With banks tightening some of their lending policies, we expect to see a shift in market share towards non-bank lenders... READ MORE
Case study: Keith Vayne, Liberty Network Services
by Liberty Network Services • 24 Jun 2016
Changes in technology are altering the landscape of mortgage broking for this Liberty adviser.
READ MOREFive strategies to grow your small business
by Rebecca Tait • 20 Jun 2016
In Australia, 96 per cent of all businesses are small businesses, producing more than $330 billion in economic output... READ MORE
Are you wasting your time with Facebook?
by Debbie Mayo-Smith • 14 Jun 2016
It seems the whole marketing world is screaming “Facebook! Facebook! Facebook!” You’ll hear it everywhere:... READ MORE
Insight: Peter White, FBAA
by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016
The FBAA’s Peter White discusses the next generation of mortgage brokers and the industry’s role in fostering new... READ MORE
SMEs looking beyond banks for finance
by Peter Langham • 6 Jun 2016
Small businesses are keen to avoid pledging real estate security and want to look beyond their main bank to access... READ MORE
How much is your business worth?
by Jeff Long • 30 May 2016
For many business owners, their business is a major component of their overall personal wealth and in many cases will... READ MORE
BMM makes changes to specialist product
by Reporter • 26 May 2016
Better Mortgage Management (BMM) has significantly reduced interest rates and increased the maximum loan amounts to... READ MORE
Expanding your service with Liberty Network Services
by Emma Ryan • 26 May 2016
Want to diversify into specialist lending but don’t know where to begin? Liberty Network Services’ managing... READ MORE
Grow your business by helping someone else grow theirs
by Royden D'Vaz • 26 May 2016
Small businesses and the self-employed are the backbone of the Australian economy, yet when it comes to financing... READ MORE
Will units maintain their value?
by Craig Mackenzie • 23 May 2016
In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented number of units approved for construction. This is self-evident by... READ MORE
Lender software on the horizon for Apple
by Jeremy Fisher • 16 May 2016
There has been a global shift from PC to Apple’s operating system, but the banking industry – like much of the... READ MORE
New Revenue Streams: Stephen Mitchell, Resicom - May 2016
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 May 2016
Resicom director Stephen Mitchell explains why now is the time for brokers to focus on non-conforming loans.
READ MOREPepper set to spice up local mortgage market
by Reporter • 2 May 2016
A closer look at one ASX-listed mortgage provider’s operations reveals the business is set to become a force to be... READ MORE
Liberty bolsters commitment to broker channel
by Reporter • 2 May 2016
Despite being inundated with loan applications following last year’s regulatory changes, Liberty is back on track to... READ MORE
Case study: Martin Lynch, La Trobe Financial
by Emma Ryan • 2 May 2016
La Trobe Financial has just launched a new specialist product targeted at older Australians. The Adviser speaks to the... READ MORE
Brokers ignore small business at their peril
by Royden D'Vaz • 2 May 2016
Tapping into this under-served, neglected market segment represents a significant business growth opportunity for... READ MORE
Common roadblocks to converting more pre-approvals
by Andrew Cull • 26 Apr 2016
With record-low interest rates and a booming market, investor interest has been growing at a rapid rate.
READ MOREThe 7 habits of successful mortgage brokers
by • 21 Apr 2016
Lending Specialists has been operating in the mortgage and lending industry since 1999 and over this time we have... READ MORE

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