3 key reasons to expand into commercial lending

In this blog we look at three key reasons why expanding into commercial broking makes good business sense.
Commercial lending: the basics

If there was ever a time for residential mortgage brokers to add a commercial arm to their business, it’s now.
Building a referral network

People are the core ingredient in any successful referral network.
3 branding tactics used by high performing brokers

Social media Leveraging social media has become a go-to strategy for many looking to bolster their business. In much the same way that clichés are clichés for a reason, social media is highly touted because it is legitimately effective. If you do it right. There are a lot of ways that you can gain traction […]
10 tips for high-performance brokers

Are you looking to build a sustainable, profitable business? Would you like to transition from ‘working in your business’ to becoming a business builder?
What are the skills I’ll need to become a mortgage broker?

You don’t have to come from a particular industry or possess a particular personality type to find success as a broker. You will, however, need to master certain mortgage broker skills.
Planning to delight your customers, a guide for brokers

Investing in customer experience could be the growth driver you need for your business. But it’s not as simple as providing good service, you need to plan to delight your customers.
Onshore or offshore outsourcing as a mortgage broker

Thinking of expanding your support structure but don’t want to employ directly in-house? The number one question we always get from brokers is, ‘Should I outsource onshore or offshore?’ In this article, we look at some of the pros and cons of either model. There is a diverse range of admin support providers available, both […]
Prevent ransomware attacks on your business.

Check out the below article, it’s an example from our SMART Business Newsletter, Insights. Want to know more about how you could have your own customer newsletter for business and residential customers? Check out what SMART can offer you. Systems under strain Help prevent ransomware attacks at the source by knowing what weaknesses common malware […]
Interest rate increases put the brakes on lending

(ASX:AFG) Data released from Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) for the second quarter of FY23 shows home lending volumes are down 18.4% on the same period last year as rapidly rising interest rates impact the market.


