Avoiding malpractice with lenders and brokers for business loans is becoming more difficult as well as increasingly important. The time, cost and effort required to accomplish this will far outweigh the potentially devastating costs of ignoring the issue.
Malpractice in any activity typically occurs when there is a serious failure of professional duty. With borrowers seeking [...]

When Banks say, “NO” look to Commercial Loan Brokers for your business capital.
Since the credit crunch of 2009 more and more business owners are having to come to grips with the lack of commercial credit for their businesses.  Just two years ago almost any business owner could walk into any bank and walk out with [...]

These days, continuing education is vital for those operating in the finance industry. With FSRA requiring minimum education standards for those providing financial advice, continuing education has become an integral part of life for most finance professionals. Here we look at some of the education options available.
Minimum education requirements
For advisers providing financial advice to [...]

Serviced offices have been around for many years. In the past, they usually offered a basic secretarial and reception service. In the last couple of years however, serviced offices have grown in popularity across CBD areas in cities across Australia. Now, the virtual office is also providing another, less expensive, option.
Serviced offices have come a [...]

For brokerage businesses, the introduction of so-called Generation Y into the workforce could spell some big changes in the way the traditional office is viewed. Will your practice be ready for the changes?
It seems every generation has their own views on the how the office should be. The Baby Boomers [...]

Finance brokers must comply with the Consumer Credit Code or risk costly penalties of up to $500,000 for major breaches of the Code. The Consumer Credit Code covers individuals who receive credit for personal or household use in the form of personal loans, credit cards, overdrafts, housing loans, pay day loans, mortgages and continuing credit [...]

As a finance broker, you rely on many people behind the scenes to get your loan applications settled. From the team in your own office to the sales executives, underwriters and administration staff of the finance company you are applying for the finance from. Building a good working relationship with each [...]