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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.

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Delegation 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.

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The Google effect

by Paul Walshe • 18 Jul 2016

Googlation (noun): a rule or directive made and maintained by Google.

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What 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

Jane Anderson

by evan • 13 Jul 2016

Jane Anderson

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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.

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Five 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.

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Pepper 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.

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The 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