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Franchising done right

by Sam White • 25 Jun 2018
Recent media scrutiny of broker franchises has sparked a number of questions about the viability of franchise models in...READ MORE

Royal commission: Why lender responsibility for SME loans should not...

by • 12 Jun 2018
The royal commission, over the preceding weeks, has taken a great deal of time to look at the issue of bank lending to... READ MORE

How to identify near-prime customers

by Royden D'Vaz • 11 Jun 2018
It’s no secret that the lending criteria for the mainstream banks have tightened. Customers who would have qualified... READ MORE

6 tips to help small businesses generate more cash

by Greg Charlwood • 1 Jun 2018
Staying on top of cash flow management is crucial for ensuring the long-term health and prosperity of a small business.... READ MORE

What CCR means for brokers

by Peter Beaumont • 22 May 2018
We’re little more than a month away from the introduction of mandatory comprehensive credit reporting (CCR) for the... READ MORE

Who do brokers represent?

by Jon Denovan • 1 May 2018
The royal commission has posed the question of who a broker acts for, who customers think brokers act for and who... READ MORE

Outsourcing: Pros and cons for your brokerage

by • 26 Apr 2018
A brokerage business today has to work harder than ever in order to enhance the quality of the service it provides,... READ MORE

What’s happening with investor loans?

by Michael Ellison • 17 Apr 2018

What effects have macro-prudential measures actually had? And who is the one benefitting?

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Start your business with your exit in mind

by Nick Young • 9 Apr 2018
It’s not commonplace to think about exiting your business when you first enter the world of entrepreneurialism, but... READ MORE

Brokers should see change as opportunity

by • 28 Mar 2018
Over the last week or so, I have spoken to many of our members about the heightened level of attention our industry has... READ MORE

Beat the competition: Tips for making it in a crowded market

by Nick Young • 19 Mar 2018
Thirty-two per cent of brokers consider competition as the biggest hurdle to business growth, according to the recent... READ MORE

Existing mortgage holders deserved immunity

by Michael Russell • 5 Mar 2018
Michael Russell outlines the unintended consequences of APRA’s macro-prudential controls on existing mortgage... READ MORE

Why we need better training and education

by Michael Ellison • 12 Feb 2018
Mortgage broking in Australia is a fast-growing industry. With brokers now writing between 50 per cent and 53.7 per... READ MORE

Why new brokers face shock and bewilderment

by Graeme Salt • 26 Jan 2018
With the topic of discussion centering around education and qualification requirements for new brokers recently,... READ MORE

An innovative approach to diversifying

by • 19 Jan 2018
Award-winning broker Chris Appleyard, founder of Kingston Capital Services in Sydney, reveals how he has used... READ MORE

Avoiding New Year cash flow challenges for SMEs

by Greg Charlwood • 12 Jan 2018
As we advance into 2018, cash flow remains one of the top headaches for small businesses. Greg Charlwood, managing... READ MORE

Brokers to maintain ‘trusted adviser’ status among SMEs

by Michael Burke • 5 Jan 2018
OnDeck Australia’s head of sales, Michael Burke, outlines why he believes brokers will continue to be the chosen... READ MORE

Predictions for 2018

by Paul Walshe • 29 Dec 2017
With a lot of people winding down and heading off for a break, managing director and founder of Fair Go Finance Paul... READ MORE

12 simple writing tips to improve your blog

by David Barbeler • 22 Dec 2017
Do you feel like you didn’t quite nail your content marketing in 2017? David Barbeler... READ MORE

Is your broking business ready for the future?

by Stephen Moore • 22 Dec 2017
Choice CEO Stephen Moore explains why brokers need to focus on business planning and upskilling and what key questions... READ MORE

Riding the wave of marketing innovation

by Kylie Platt • 14 Dec 2017
WA-based broking business The Local Loan Company recently took out PLAN Australia’s Excellence in Innovation Award... READ MORE

What new brokers need to know

by Vinay Gehi • 22 Nov 2017
Two years ago, I made a life-changing decision. I quit hospitality, an industry I had worked in for 18 years, to become... READ MORE

How to get CGT exemptions on a trail book sale

by Nick Young • 15 Nov 2017
The value of a trail book has historically been associated with its ongoing revenue stream. This approach is being... READ MORE

The power of video

by Bernard Desmond • 1 Nov 2017

How it helped me achieve a record number of loans in my first six months.

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Lenders decline home loans after viewing this section of credit files

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 26 Oct 2017
We recently had two clients tell us that they were declined for home loans after a lender viewed the access section of... READ MORE

Eat clean, think clean

by Sam Makhoul • 18 Oct 2017
Every broker is working hard and smart these days. That is not enough. To be an elite broker, you need to read... READ MORE

Keeping your trail intact

by • 11 Oct 2017
Client’s go looking for broker support because they are looking for assistance navigating the muddy waters of the... READ MORE

How to recognise debtor finance opportunities

by Wayne Smith • 5 Oct 2017
With an increasing number of brokers open to adding debtor finance to their product mix, one of the most common... READ MORE

Why brokers should target ‘Investor Loans’ for online lead...

by Darren Moffatt • 25 Sep 2017
Recently, we have seen the clampdown by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority on investment property lending... READ MORE

How fintech can help brokers navigate the regulatory environment

by Jon Shaw • 18 Sep 2017
Mortgage brokers are caught between two worlds: they’re not strictly salespeople but they’re paid by commission;... READ MORE