Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
the adviser logo

Blog

Time to read the fine print on aggregator agreements

by Ray Hair • 16 Jun 2014
One aspect of being a broker that is often overlooked in the excitement of getting started or in the grind of making a...READ MORE

Bitcoin and the future

by Simon Dehne • 13 Jun 2014
People often discount the future because they think the future is unknowable. You cannot learn things you do not know.... READ MORE

Planning with purpose for FY 2015

by Paul Walshe • 12 Jun 2014
The end of the financial year brings a chance to review what’s worked and what hasn’t. For many – once taxes are... READ MORE

It’s a matter of price

by Andrew Way • 11 Jun 2014
Conscientious introducers are concerned about the cost of client loans, particularly short-term facilities where costs... READ MORE

Credit repair as an alternative to second-tier lending

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 10 Jun 2014
I’m on the phone to finance experts every day – brokers, accountants, bankers, financial planners, wealth creators... READ MORE

What your clients should know about credit repair

by Graham Doessel • 6 Jun 2014
As a former broker, I know the hills you often need to climb to get deals over the line. One of those obstacles can be... READ MORE

Sick of being labelled dodgy?

by • 5 Jun 2014
The misunderstandings of mortgage broking together with the actions of a few bad eggs have once again caused the... READ MORE

Exploding the myth of housing affordability

by Troy McErvale • 4 Jun 2014
Almost every year, with monotonous regularity, I have read headlines declaring how unaffordable Australian housing... READ MORE

Is silence always golden?

by Paul O’Shea • 3 Jun 2014

Brokers know they can’t tell their clients or any lenders anything they know to be untrue.

READ MORE

5 things brokers can do to impress and keep clients

by Stefan Kazakis • 2 Jun 2014

How do you stand out from the crowd in a very competitive market as a mortgage broker?

READ MORE

Succession planning – 4 tips for recruiting the next generation

by Mark Woolnough • 30 May 2014
As well as being a good way to keep up to date with the latest industry trends, I always find third-party education... READ MORE

Broaden your horizons and your bottom line will follow

by Craig Parker • 29 May 2014
Mortgage brokers are the specialists when it comes to helping Australians find the best mortgage to meet their needs.... READ MORE

Data highlights rise of interest-only and high-LVR lending

by Cameron Kusher • 28 May 2014

APRA has released data on the exposure to property of Australian authorised deposit-taking institutions.

READ MORE

Budget 2014: Tough love for property market prospects

by Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo • 27 May 2014
A key ingredient for the property market, or any market for that matter, is confidence. Fear, coupled with uncertainty,... READ MORE

National Credit Act: when is a loan transaction regulated?

by Richard Williams • 26 May 2014
There is a common misconception in the market that the National Credit Code regulates all individual credit loans or... READ MORE

The pros and cons of SMSF investing

by Andrew Crossley • 22 May 2014
In recent years there has been considerable publicity regarding purchasing residential property in a self-managed super... READ MORE

Metro vs regional: what are the differences?

by Ruan Burger • 21 May 2014
Having worked as a mortgage broker in both a regional area and more recently a metropolitan area, I have witnessed... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - May 2014

by Reporter • 20 May 2014
Brokers need to be aware that market is slowing and consider the implications for their clients, says RP Data senior... READ MORE

How to get value from Facebook

by Josh Cobb • 20 May 2014
There are over 11 million active Facebook accounts in Australia and the average Australian spends one in every five... READ MORE

Young broker forum to teach the art of prospecting? Yes please!

by Sean Murphy • 19 May 2014
Finally, the industry has been graced with a professional development day that is designed by brokers for... READ MORE

Why we donate 10pc of our income to charity

by Jeremy Fisher • 16 May 2014
As brokers, we spend so much of our time either maintaining our existing clients or acquiring new clients that it can... READ MORE

Entering the market with an investment property can make financial...

by Rory O’Rourke • 15 May 2014
Lower interest rates and rising house prices have meant that the average home loan in Western Australia has jumped by... READ MORE

In praise of the MFAA

by Ray Hair • 14 May 2014
On the eve of the MFAA’s national convention it is timely to ask the question: why should brokers be members of a... READ MORE

The secret to managing expectations

by Matthew Waddell • 13 May 2014

Do you over promise and under deliver? What is the best way to meet and exceed your client’s expectations?

READ MORE

It’s never been a better time to be a broker!

by Nathan Swain • 12 May 2014

It has never been a better time to be a broker!

READ MORE

Consolidate debt to shore up home ownership

by Paul Walshe • 9 May 2014
The federal Budget is just round the corner and many Australians will be bracing for their hip pocket to take a hit,... READ MORE

Why we need to pay attention to consumer confidence

by Craig MacKenzie • 8 May 2014
History and statistics tells us there are two key drivers to the housing and related mortgage finance markets: interest... READ MORE

An easier way to invest

by Steven Beinart • 7 May 2014

Sometimes the perfect investment is right there – but you haven’t got the ready cash until it’s too late.

READ MORE

The first home buyer crisis and what we can do about it

by Graham Doessel • 6 May 2014
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few years, you will be aware that the first home buyer market is... READ MORE

Inspirational leadership: engaging staff in times of change

by Lisa Claes • 5 May 2014

Do you want to know the secret of successful leadership? If only it were that simple!

READ MORE