Look at the trials and tribulations faced by the mortgage broking industry over the last decade. Should we be surprised if the pandemic has had an impact on the most valuable asset your business has, and which you have grown over its life? Absolutely not. As
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2021, Sam (name changed to protect his identity) had an epiphany. After a decade of building and nurturing a successful mortgage brokerage and helping clients achieve their dreams, it was time to realise his own ambitions by following his passion in firefighting.
Read MoreThe sharks of mortgage broking: How to eat and avoid being eaten. It's likely that you've heard the saying "there are two certainties in life: death and taxes". While this holds true for the vast majority, there's a third certainty for those in the mortgage broking
Read MoreWhat we can expect from the ATO in 2021 2020 was a lenient and generous year for the ATO with respect to small business. Not surprisingly as a result the ATO’s revenue target took a hit and debt levels increased 18% from $45 billion to $53
Read MoreHow one brokerage turned obstacles into drivers for growth NFS mortgage brokerage is living proof of the success that can be achieved with a mindset acknowledging "the obstacle is the way". A partnership between two former co-workers, founded in 2016, the business grew by 28% to
Read MoreAFG has announced a new outsourced trail book marketplace for brokers through an arrangement with specialist cashflow lender and Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm, TrailBlazer Finance. Read More
Read MoreThe ongoing struggle for SME funding A recent industry study* has shown one in four SMEs is unsuccessful in obtaining funding, with the majority being turned away by major banks. And that’s a whole lot of cries for help that have fallen on deaf ears, particularly
Read MoreReflecting on rent roll trends in 2020 and the outlook for 2021 2020 dealt a lousy hand to plenty of industries – and the property management industry is certainly no exception. If you’re a real estate manager, the pandemic has likely had a significant impact upon
Read MoreAre you equipped to weather all seasons in 2021? Congratulations – you survived the Covid-19 flash storm that engulfed 2020! But before the uncertainty and turbulence of 2020 dwindle into the recesses of our collective memory, stop to ask yourself what does the rest of 2021
Read MoreTrailBlazer Finance has announced the launch of a new loan for those with recurring revenue streams, such as brokers The specialist lender has announced the launch of its new low-rate SMEGG (SME Government Guarantee Loan), released as part of its recent appointment to the lender panel
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