Podcasts about Mortgage Choice

Momentum Media was thrilled to host the Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards in Sydney on 15 November. In the ninth episode of the Women in Finance Podcast series for 2024, sponsored by Mortgage Choice, host Annie Kane is joined by the recent winner of the Mortgage Broker of the Year award from the Women in Finance Awards, Deslie Taylor (Mortgage Choice Ormeau & Yarrabilba). Tune in to find out: How she went from a one-woman brokerage to a team of 15. Why she involves her whole team in her six-monthly business planning meetings. How she has found the right coach for her as a business owner. And much more!  

Momentum Media was thrilled to host the Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards in Sydney last Friday (15 November), in partnership with principal partner Mortgage Choice. In the seventh episode of the Women in Finance Podcast series for 2024, host Annie Kane is joined by colleagues Imogen Wilson ( journalist, accounting) and Meg Benson (partnership manager, mortgages) to unpack all the key takeaways from this year's summit and awards. Tune in to find out: What they most loved about the Women in Finance Summit and Awards. The lessons they learned from the summit. The winners from the Women in Finance Awards 2024. And much more!

Momentum Media is thrilled to be hosting the sixth annual Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards – run with the support of principal partner Mortgage Choice – in Sydney on 15 November. In this second episode of the Women in Finance Podcast series 2024, host Annie Kane sits down with Sally Chadwick, executive manager of corporate communications at Mortgage Choice, and two Mortgage Choice brokers Kelly Carter (Port Macquarie) and Chantelle Rangel (Marrickville) to find out: How they are building their businesses. How they are building a network and community. Overcoming feelings of isolation through connection. And much more!

Momentum Media is thrilled to be hosting the sixth annual Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards – run with the support of principal partner Mortgage Choice – in Sydney on 15 November. In this first episode of the Women in Finance Podcast series 2024, host Annie Kane reveals why the Women in Finance Summit and Awards will be bigger and better than ever this year. Tune in to find out: * The amazing line-up of speakers at the Women in Finance Summit. * How the summit aims to create more female leaders in finance.  * The powerful networking opportunities.  And much more!

News and views relating to the F&C Community and the wider broker industry. Hosted by Sadish Visvalingam and Beth CominoThis week we have Rob Flynn in WA, Malcolm Withers in NSW on as guests. TOPICS THIS WEEK: (1)LMG Announces Tech Fee Increases Does it seem fair? but lets be realistic, F&C hosts our website on Amazon Web Services and the fees have increased over 23% in last year alone.  Best to contact your LMG BD Team rather than speculate. (2)Cashback Offers are back - for existing clients only Complaints from brokers will grow due to lots of hard work by brokers only to be undone by lenders who should have backed brokers on the first try with repricing.  (3)REA Group buys 19.9% of Athena The giant in terms of online property listings. Already owns 2 aggregators (Smartline and Mortgage Choice). Add to that REA branded brokers. And now they have their own product to distribute. And of course we ask both Rob and Malcolm “what advice he would give to a broker who has just completed their second year in business”

After seeing their father, Michael Barrett, make a name for himself in broking, brothers Lucas and Elijah Barrett were inspired to open their own Mortgage Choice franchise in 2022. In this episode of New Broker, we catch up with the broker brothers to find out: How they built their broking business. The things about broking that surprised them. Why they'd like to see more transparency from lenders. And much more!

At times, trying to take a broking business to the next level can feel like cycling to the summit of a steep and windy mountain. So, how do good brokers break free from the pack? In this episode of In Focus, we catch up with Mortgage Choice state manager for Victoria/Tasmania, Tim Schneider, and Mortgage Choice Noosaville and Peregian Beach franchisee Gordon MacVicar to find out: How the aggregator has been helping franchisees shift gears and accelerate their businesses. The benefits of peer-to-peer learning. Key takeaways from the program so far.

Economists don't understand residential real estate very well and they're scratching their collective heads over why prices keep rising when interest rates are high. Here's a couple of simple things to help them out: one is that, historically, there's no evidence that rising interest rates lead to falling property prices. There's nothing unusual about what's currently happening in Australian property markets. But the key factor is that we have very high demand for real estate, fuelled by record population growth, at a time of incredibly low supply.  The rental shortage is well documented. But another statistic that depicts under-supply is the incredibly low level of listings in many parts of the nation. The number of homes for sale is at dramatically low levels.  In June, the number of national residential property listings decreased by 8.3% compared to May. Part of that was a 13% decline in the number of new listings of homes for sale, according to SQM Research. Notably, all major cities experienced a decrease in their listings in June. Adelaide recorded the largest monthly decrease in total listings, falling by over 15%. Melbourne and Perth followed, both recording decreases of 12%.  Perth recorded the largest annual decrease of 32%, while Adelaide, Brisbane and Darwin also had big falls in the number of homes for sale. The data on listings correlates generally with the results we are seeing with prices. The cities with the biggest declines in the number of properties for sale – Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane – are the ones with the major escalation in prices. Cities where listings remain higher than a year ago – like Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart – are the weakest performers on price growth recently. In Melbourne, for example, listings are 12% higher than a year ago. It illustrates, yet again, that we don't have a single property market in Australia, but lots of local markets doing different things. And it also shows that supply and demand factors will override other issues, such as high interest rates. A new factor now coming into the equation is the Federal Government's tax cuts, which are likely to add to demand and put further upward pressure on prices by increasing borrowing capacity. According to an analysis done by Shore Financial, borrowing capacity would increase by 4% for those with an income of $90,000 and 5% or more for those with an income of $100,000 or more. According to Mortgage Choice, the borrowing capacity of a buyer with a $100,000 income could increase by about $25,000 while someone earning $150,000 could borrow about $37,000 more. In the meantime, the capacity of Australians to cut through all the barriers and buy real estate is shown in the lending figures – including the rise in the size of the average loan, which now sits at $625,000. Sally Tindall, research director at comparison website, RateCity.com.au., says this: “Over the last two years, buyers have seen their maximum borrowing capacity plummet, in some cases by hundreds of thousands of dollars, as a result of the RBA hikes, and yet the average new loan size has hit a new record high. Tindall says: “It's astounding to think owner-occupiers are, on average, taking out larger loans than ever before, despite the fact the cash rate is sitting at a 12-year-high.” Maybe it's not so astounding, given that demand from owner-occupiers and from investors remains high and supply continues to be low, putting further upward pressure on prices.  

For Queensland-based broker Dan Cooke, mortgage broker at Mortgage Choice in Newstead, a background in sales has helped him hit the ground running as a broker. In this episode of New Broker, tune in to find out: How his CrossFit gym became a referral hotspot. The benefits of providing good service to ‘tyre kickers'. How he's building relationships with new referrers. And much more!

As one of the first franchise brokers to open up shop in Darwin, Mortgage Choice broker Tony Schelling has seen it all over his 30 years of broking. Now, as he prepares for retirement, we pick his brains about the lessons he's learned over his career and how he's preparing for succession planning. In this episode of Elite Broker, we catch up with the Northern Territory broker and MFAA Life Member, to find out: How mortgage broking has changed over his 30-year career. What's involved when exiting your business. His advice for building a successful career in broking. And much more!

The Mortgage Choice Freedom product suite recently celebrated its first anniversary with the news that in its first 12 months Mortgage Choice brokers have settled $1 billion of the Athena-funded white label loans. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Mortgage Choice, we're catching up with Mortgage Choice CEO Anthony Waldron and Athena Home Loans CEO and co-founder Nathan Walsh to find out: How and why Mortgage Choice Freedom is helping borrowers. The value white label loans can provide to the industry. The role brokers play in shaping a white label offering. And much more!

Parents have never helped their kids more when it comes to property, with the Bank of Mum and Dad now a 10 top mortgage lender - but just how much are they giving? We chat with Matthew Hayes from Mortgage Choice and Stewart Davis, an Accredited Property Law Specialist, about how parent lending is showing up in market and why parents need to legally protect their own assets when helping out their kids.

Is there a generation that's had it tougher than Gen Z when it comes to buying property? We speak with Anthony Waldron, CEO of Mortgage Choice, and Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack to explore just how far behind they are when it comes to getting in the market, what they can do about it, and whether they'll ever be able to accumulate the same wealth as their elders.

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today. And much more!

Is property investment all it cracks up to be? How do you even get started? And is it worth it in the long run? We chat with Luke Camilleri from Mortgage Choice, as well as the property mogul himself, Eddie Dilleen, about how he got to 30 properties before the age of 30 and his tips for the everyday Aussie to do the same.

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today. And much more!

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today. And much more!

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today.  And much more!

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today. And much more!

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry.    As we celebrate International Women's Day, we want to help more women raise their profile and showcase the incredible professionals in this space.   In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice (part of the REA Group), we're picking the brain of its executive manager, corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to find out: How to build a brand presence.  The benefits of having a strong brand presence. Top tips to help you get started today. And much more!

Housing has never been less affordable - which means saving for a property has never been harder especially when also paying rent. Cameron Kusher, the Director of Economic Research at PropTrack and James Algar from Mortgage Choice talk about the creative ways people are getting into the property market, and how renters can stop themselves from falling behind while others are surging ahead.

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country, having settled over $1 billion in loans in her 16-year career and taken home numerous awards including Mortgage Broker of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards multiple years in a row. In this episode, we chat to Ms Taylor about how she runs her award-winning brokerage and find out from Aaron Slater, general manager of distribution at Mortgage Choice (principal partner of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023), how we can help support and create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in to find out: The power of being an empathetic leader. The art of practising continuous improvement. How Mortgage Choice's Aspire program is supporting women in finance. And much more!

Mark Sieler started his career in finance back in 2000, but after working alongside brokers in the lending space and at aggregators, he believed the next logical step was to become one himself. Six years ago, he joined Mortgage Choice and has been delighting clients in the Mount Keira & Surrounds ever since.In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Mr Sieler to find out: What he thinks is key to a broker's success Why he joined a major brokerage How he thinks the mortgage process can be made better And much more!

Is it really that hard to buy your first home?! The age old generational debate of who has/had it tougher. We look at the current market compared to previous decades and discuss what has changed. Guest include PropTrack economist Angus Moore and Mortgage Choice broker Terri Unwin.

With 12 interest rate rises since May 2022, and more potentially on the horizon, many borrowers are looking at how they can save money and meet their mortgage repayments. One strategy is refinancing to a new lender, particularly as new borrowers typically receive better offers and lower rates than existing borrowers. But shouldn't loyalty be rewarded, rather than penalised? In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with CEO Anthony Waldron and Athena Home Loans CEO and co-founder Nathan Walsh to discuss: The size of the ‘loyalty tax' challenge How brokers and technology are helping shape new mortgage solutions What the new ‘Mortgage Choice Freedom, powered by Athena' product suite entails. And much more! *Mortgage Choice was ranked the number one brokerage in The Adviser Top 25 Brokerages ranking 2023.  

Despite being raised by successful brokers, it wasn't until the pandemic hit that Patrick Johnson, broker at Mortgage Choice Sutherland, began thinking about broking as a career. But since joining, he's been growing his business and his team, and enjoying the family business. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with Patrick to find out: How a “sliding doors” moment led him to the broking industry How he's generating leads from sponsoring podcasts What it's like working in a broking family And much more!    

Camilla Love started F3 — Future Females in Finance to bring more women into the financial services industry. The program — which won the Women's Community Program of the Year award 2022 from the Women in Finance Awards 2022 — aims to educate young women about careers and finance and nudge as many of the next generation of female talent into financial services as possible. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with the founder of F3 (and managing director of eInvest), Camilla Love, and Mortgage Choice's executive manager corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to discuss what more we can do to ensure greater female representation in finance. Tune in to find out: The turning point that led Camilla Love to start F3 What we can be doing to welcome more women into financial services  What the future looks like for women in finance And much more!

Camilla Love started F3 — Future Females in Finance to bring more women into the financial services industry. The program — which won the Women's Community Program of the Year award 2022 from the Women in Finance Awards 2022 — aims to educate young women about careers and finance and nudge as many of the next generation of female talent into financial services as possible. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with the founder of F3 (and managing director of eInvest), Camilla Love, and Mortgage Choice's executive manager corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to discuss what more we can do to ensure greater female representation in finance. Tune in to find out: The turning point that led Camilla Love to start F3 What we can be doing to welcome more women into financial services  What the future looks like for women in finance And much more!

Camilla Love started F3 — Future Females in Finance to bring more women into the financial services industry. The program — which won the Women's Community Program of the Year award 2022 from the Women in Finance Awards 2022 — aims to educate young women about careers and finance and nudge as many of the next generation of female talent into financial services as possible. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with the founder of F3 (and managing director of eInvest), Camilla Love, and Mortgage Choice's executive manager corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to discuss what more we can do to ensure greater female representation in finance. Tune in to find out: The turning point that led Camilla Love to start F3 What we can be doing to welcome more women into financial services What the future looks like for women in finance And much more!

Camilla Love started F3 — Future Females in Finance to bring more women into the financial services industry. The program — which won the Women's Community Program of the Year award 2022 from the Women in Finance Awards 2022 — aims to educate young women about careers and finance and nudge as many of the next generation of female talent into financial services as possible. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with the founder of F3 (and managing director of eInvest), Camilla Love, and Mortgage Choice's executive manager corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to discuss what more we can do to ensure greater female representation in finance. Tune in to find out: The turning point that led Camilla Love to start F3 What we can be doing to welcome more women into financial services What the future looks like for women in finance And much more!

Camilla Love started F3 — Future Females in Finance to bring more women into the financial services industry. The program — which won the Women's Community Program of the Year award 2022 from the Women in Finance Awards 2022 — aims to educate young women about careers and finance and nudge as many of the next generation of female talent into financial services as possible. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with the founder of F3 (and managing director of eInvest), Camilla Love, and Mortgage Choice's executive manager corporate communications, events & franchise marketing, Sally Chadwick, to discuss what more we can do to ensure greater female representation in finance. Tune in to find out: The turning point that led Camilla Love to start F3 What we can be doing to welcome more women into financial services  What the future looks like for women in finance And much more!

The financial services industry has historically been male-dominated but encouraging more women into the space is not only good for society, but good for business too. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, Anthony Waldron, chief executive of financial services and Mortgage Choice at the REA Group, outlines how the industry can move away from being “male, stale and pale” and encourage more women into the space. Tune in to find out: The barriers that might be holding back female representation What can be done to encourage diversity in industry Why Mortgage Choice is partnering with the Women in Finance Awards 2022 And much more!

The financial services industry has historically been male-dominated but encouraging more women into the space is not only good for society, but good for business too. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, Anthony Waldron, chief executive of financial services and Mortgage Choice at the REA Group, outlines how the industry can move away from being “male, stale and pale” and encourage more women into the space. Tune in to find out: The barriers that might be holding back female representation What can be done to encourage diversity in industry Why Mortgage Choice is partnering with the Women in Finance Awards 2022 And much more!

The financial services industry has historically been male-dominated but encouraging more women into the space is not only good for society, but good for business too. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, Anthony Waldron, chief executive of financial services and Mortgage Choice at the REA Group, outlines how the industry can move away from being “male, stale and pale” and encourage more women into the space. Tune in to find out: The barriers that might be holding back female representation What can be done to encourage diversity in industry Why Mortgage Choice is partnering with the Women in Finance Awards 2022 And much more! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

The financial services industry has historically been male-dominated but encouraging more women into the space is not only good for society, but good for business too. In this episode, partnered by Mortgage Choice, Anthony Waldron, chief executive of financial services and Mortgage Choice at the REA Group, outlines how the industry can move away from being “male, stale and pale” and encourage more women into the space. Tune in to find out: The barriers that might be holding back female representation What can be done to encourage diversity in industry Why Mortgage Choice is partnering with the Women in Finance Awards 2022 And much more!

The financial services industry has historically been male-dominated but encouraging more women into the space is not only good for society, but good for business too. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, Anthony Waldron, chief executive of financial services and Mortgage Choice at the REA Group, outlines how the industry can move away from being “male, stale and pale” and encourage more women into the space. Tune in to find out: The barriers that might be holding back female representation What can be done to encourage diversity in industry Why Mortgage Choice is partnering with the Women in Finance Awards 2022 And much more!

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Mortgage Choice Ormeau franchisee Deslie Taylor became a billion-dollar broker – settling $1 billion in loans – after her 13th year in business. Given that she's writing large volumes of smaller loan sizes, having a systematic process and structure has been critical to her success, she says. In this special episode of our new Billion Dollar Broker series, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with Deslie and Mortgage Choice's director of national sales, David Zammit, to find out: How Deslie hit the $1 billion milestone The critical elements she thinks top-performing brokers need How Mortgage Choice is supporting high-volume brokers achieve their goals And much more!

Operating a broking practice can be challenging, especially if you're just starting out. It's even more so if you used to work as an employee in one. Transitioning from employee to owner can be tricky… but not impossible.  Keith Caine joins me for this episode of The Successful Adviser. He moved from England after the 2008 recession to build a life in Australia. He joined Mortgage Choice and worked his way up. But today, he runs the firm.  Keith shares his story of how he started from scratch and went on to become one of the top brokers in Australia. It's an inspiring journey with lots of insights for all mortgage brokers.  The key questions: How can mortgage broking business owners deal with imposter syndrome? (16:00)  How can you transition from employee to owner of a mortgage broking business? (18:31) What is the highest form of leadership? (22:52) How can you engage better with staff and create a high-performing work environment? (25:30) What you'll discover: The inspiring story of how Keith kick-started his mortgage broking career in Australia (4:19) The primary motivation of most employees (12:07)  The mentality Keith used to smoothen his transition from being someone's colleague to being their boss (14:06)  The objectives Keith focused on that sustained the growth of his mortgage broking business(20:40)  

We talk to James Algar from Mortgage Choice about property flips and whether the banks think it's a great idea and is there now a gap being filled by the finance sector.  ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com      #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty #sydneyrealestate  

Whether you're in the first few years of broking, or have more than a decade's experience, there's always one common theme in growing your broking business: the need for support. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we're speaking to NSW-based Smartline broker Xia Xia Yu and Queensland-based Mortgage Choice broker James Hasselle, to find out the different models they've taken to grow their brokerages, and how they relied on their aggregator to help them do it. Tune in to find out: How they've been growing their broking businesses The tools and support they've used to ramp up for growth What they most value in their aggregator And much more!

This week Scotty chats to Award Winner and author, Caroline Jean-Baptist of Mortgage Choice. Caroline helps her clients achieve their home ownership goals through flexibility and choice, using a specific tailored money plan. Join us to learn the secrets of how Caroline helps her clients hear ‘YES' from the banks in today's crazy lending markets. NOTE: No personal financial advice is given in this, or any of our podcasts, videos, and articles. All advice is of a general nature and does not consider your individual, financial, marital, family and employment situation(s) or goals. Please speak to a licensed financial planner, accountant, mortgage broker and/or lawyer before acting in property, money or financial markets

Paddy & Kate O'Sullivan are the owners of multi-award-winning Mortgage Choice Nowra. In 2020, they took home the award for Best Regional Broker from BOTH the Australian Broking Awards and MFAA. Paddy is also listed in the top 30 brokers for 2021. They've been able to achieve this recognition through their phenomenal growth over the last five years. A vital ingredient to their amazing success has been building an incredible team that functions seamlessly and allows them to sustain and accelerate their growth. In order to build that incredible team, it takes a ton of clarity: clarity on what you should be spending your time on, who should be spending their time doing it, and how to leverage your team for maximum impact. We talk about how to decide exactly what aspects of the business you should be spending your time on—and how this clarity of roles has allowed Paddy & Kate to create a formidable and unstoppable partnership. Once you are clear on where your time should be going, this same process can be stepped down throughout your team, so that everyone is clear on the roles they are playing and the responsibilities involved. And when everyone knows what they're responsible for and where their time should be spent, that's when your brokerage can really start to accelerate! As your business continues to expand and accelerate, it becomes necessary to continuously look for areas of waste in your day and the tasks you're involved in, and find ways to save anywhere—and I mean anywhere—to make sure you're spending your time on the things that matter and bring you life. We chat about the places that Paddy & Kate have found ways to create more space and time in their lives, and it might not be where you'd expect—after all, time is time! If you'd like to start—or continue—growing your very own Dream Team and see your brokerage really start to boom (in a way that lets you spend your time doing the things you love), tune in now to hear from two maestros of the craft. Listen to the episode now!

Earlier this year, the REA Group completed its acquisition of major brokerage Mortgage Choice, bringing it into the fold of its financial services business alongside brokerage Smartline. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we're hearing from the chief executive of Mortgage Choice and Smartline, Susan Mitchell, and the national sales director, David Zammit, to find out more about the REA Group's broking business and their plans for the future. Tune in to find out: • What opportunities does the REA Group bring to Mortgage Choice • What changes franchisees will see under the combined group • How the REA Group will invest in its broking business in the years to come And much more!

On this episode of Tilly Talks, our host Maureen Jordan sits down with Lea Abdo, from Mortgage Choice to talk about refinancing. We have spoken a bit about saving for a house deposit, getting your loan approved and purchasing a home, but what happens once you own property and have a home loan? Lea talks us through what exactly refinancing means, what the benefits are, how often you should do it, what fees are involved and much more. We hope you find this episode educational and if you're interested in refinancing, check out https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/quick-quote-refi/ to find out how Mortgage Choice can help you.

iSentia is set to be taken over by Access Intelligence, after 12 months of the falling share prices for the media monitoring company. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions provider Access Intelligence will acquire 100% of the share capital in Isentia it does not already own at a price of A$0.175 a share. The team breaks down what this means for both iSentia and Access Intelligence customers, and what the takeover means for iSentia CEO Ed Harrison.Seven West Media has released a trading update, highlighting positive trading conditions in the fourth quarter of FY21, predicting that its digital earnings will double in FY22. Managing director and CEO James Warburton praised the company for making it through the "risky" part of its early-year slate. So, what should audiences expect from Seven for the rest of the year, and why is the network now expecting more 7Plus users by the time the Olympics rolls around than it originally anticipated? Plus, Zanda Wilson provides a brief rundown of today's virtual upfront for 10ViacomCBS as it looks towards the launch of Paramount+ and embraces younger audiences.News Corp majority-owned ASX-listed real estate offshoot, REA Group, is continuing to diversify, this week announcing a 34% stake in Simpology, a leading provider of mortgage application and e-lodgement solutions for the brokering and lending industries. The team looks at what this means for News Corp in general, and for REA Group ahead of its 100% takeover of Mortgage Choice Limited.Plus, Olivia Kruimel speaks with PureProfile CEO Martin Filz about how the company got back in the black by cutting debt and focusing on core services and how Pureprofile has responded to consumers waking up to the fact that they are really valuable to businesses. Filz also details how moving beyond third-party cookies and embracing first-party data is a challenge not limited to Australia, but one that the whole world is now facing.

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock and Annie Kane as they discuss the latest updates in REA's proposed acquisition of Mortage Choice, which lenders brokers are turning to (according to the Broker Pulse survey for May), and what the industry thinks a realistic discharge time is for mortgages. This week, they discuss: - The next steps for the REA/Mortgage Choice deal - How broker experience influences lender flows - Disaster relief for those affected by Victoria floods And much more!

In this episode, I interview Matt Cunliffe, the Managing Director of Mortgage Choice in Brisbane, a mortgage broking firm involving award-winning Mortgage Brokers that can help with home loans, car or personal loans, business lending, and financial advice. Matt Cunliffe and the team strive to ensure that all of their clients have the most fulfilling interactions. Property and finance have been a passion of Matt's. He started his career working in ANZ Bank as a teller and was there for almost 2 years. He joined the team at Mortgage Choice in 2008 and since then he became the General Manager in May 2011. In July 2015, he bought the Franchise which has been established for 15 years. He settled $274 million in loans in 2012 then boosted up to $408 million after a year of his term as the General Manager. Matt shares that the hardest thing in growing a business is keeping the drive and passion in those trying times. He says, “You had the passion from on day one, making sure that you can sustain that passion and keep it there. I think it is a hard thing to do. But you've got to trust your own instincts.” This Cast Covers: Helping customers buy property, refinance their home loans and review financial arrangements. Builds relationships and provides a fair incentive to ensure client satisfaction. From finance as a bank teller and then transitioned over to being a mortgage broker. Settled $274 million in loans in 2012 then boosted up to $408 million after a year of his term. Brought the number of support staff and their capacity that cause a massive jump in settled loans. Found an opportunity in the non-resident lending space and loaded it up from a staffing point of view and not just brokers. Being able to provide a comfortable lifestyle and strong financial position to all members of the team. How social media management works and helps in marketing a growing business. Offers professional advice for the right home loans and financial services. Additional Resources: Mortgage Choice Principles By Ray Dalio The Intelligent Investor By Benjamin Graham  …………………………………………  Quotes: “If you drop the ball for two seconds, and someone else can step in there, then your income is at risk.” – Matt Cunliffe “So treat your members as part of the team, then you get a significantly better outcome.” – Matt Cunliffe “Success for me is freedom in what I want to do whilst being able to provide a comfortable lifestyle for not just my family but also my staff.” – Matt Cunliffe “I've got a sense to pull myself out of the dark depths of fearing the unknown.” – Matt Cunliffe “I think communication is a significantly important point and that's what we do.” – Matt Cunliffe ………………………………………… Music from https://filmmusic.io “Cold Funk” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

On this episode, we discuss:REA Group acquiring Mortgage Choice and what it means for the mortgage landscapeReading the playBusiness valuationsLosing it:Knowing when to get off the tools in your businessHow doing your own bookkeeping can cost youUnderstanding your valueHoning in on what's importantSend us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick Reilly Jason RobinsonMartin Vidakovic

Demand for property and the services of brokers has skyrocketed during COVID, as Australians embrace remote working and look to purchase property in more affordable locations outside of the concrete jungles. In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane is joined by Toowoomba-based Mortgage Choice broker Julian Collins and Mortgage Choice's general manager, broker and wealth management distribution, David Zammit, to discuss the trends that regional brokers are seeing at the moment, how having the backing of a major brand can give regional brokers a head start, and what tools and support Mortgage Choice offers its brokers. Tune in to find out: - How Julian runs a leading regional broking business - The tools Mortgage Choice offers its brokers to stay connected - What Mortgage Choice has in the pipeline and the REA acquisition And much more!

Caroline Jean-Baptiste is a mortgage broker and award-winning Mortgage Choice franchisee. She is the author of “Buy that house – How kickass Women make it happen” and in this episode Caroline is answering all of your home loan and mortgage related questions. Caroline and Maureen Jordan discuss what happens in the home loan application process, how much you should save for a deposit, what help or incentives are available for a first home buyer, what red flags lenders look for on your bank statements and much more. Find out more about Mortgage Choice services here: https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/

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The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock and Malavika Santhebennur as they discuss the REA Group’s proposed acquisition of major brokerage Mortgage Choice, the ongoing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the broker and aggregator spaces, and the busiest week for property auctions for the week ending 28 March since the week prior to Easter 2018. This week, they discuss: - The proposed acquisition of Mortgage Choice by REA Group - What all the mergers and acquisitions mean for the broking sector - Strong, record-breaking auction numbers across Australia And much more!

Peter Switzer is joined by the CEO of Mortgage Choice, Susan Mitchell.

When starting up a broking business, one of the first choices you have to make is picking which model is right for you: independent or branded. We talk to two brokers about how they made that choice. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane speaks to Caroline Jean-Baptiste from major brokerage group Mortgage Choice and Michael Tait from independent group HT Capital as they outline how and why they chose the broker model they did. Tune in to find out: · The benefits of being independent · The benefits of joining a branded/franchise group · What brokers need to consider when selecting an aggregation group And much more!

Nathan began his career as a corporate project manager and as a result, gained considerable experience understanding a client's needs and desires and working hard to turn those dreams into reality. In 2001 a desire to utilise his key skills and work for himself, lead him to purchase a Mortgage Choice franchise. Further professional study and learning the intricacies of financial services has ensured that Nathan is in the very best position to utilise those key learning's to the absolute benefit of his clients.

In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, we catch up with CEO Susan Mitchell to discuss why Mortgage Choice is taking action to bring more women into this industry, and her own experience of being a leading woman in finance. According to MFAA stats, the number of female brokers has fallen every year for the past three years – with the proportion of female to male brokers also having shrunk on an annual basis since 2016. As such, the industry has been busy working on programs to help promote, inspire and support women in joining this industry and – crucially – remain in it, too. Last month, aggregator and major brokerage brand Mortgage Choice held three digital masterclasses as part of its female talent nurturing program Aspire, and earlier this year partnered with the fourth annual Women in Finance Awards, and announced a new partnership with female financial literacy platform Tilly Money. Tune in to find out: Why Mortgage Choice wants to encourage more women into broking Susan's own experience as a leading woman in finance Why the brand is working to improve female financial literacy And plenty more!

On Switzer Property this week: Charles Tarbey of Century 21 & Susan Mitchell of Mortgage Choice. View the video version: https://youtu.be/DE6pGwNuZ14

Emma Dupont-Brown, the General Manager of Product & Corporate Communications at Mortgage Choice, has carved out an impressive career for herself across banking & lending. As a purpose & people driven individual, Emma highlights the value of mentors in staying on course and the importance of decision-making. Emma also fills us in on the progress women have made in the property market, the appeal of property for women and the courage it takes to invest for yourself.

Effective marketing and lead generation play an integral role in any broker's success at the best of times, but even more so under challenging circumstances such as COVID-19. In this episode of In Focus, partnered by Mortgage Choice, the CEO of Mortgage Choice, Susan Mitchell, and owner of Mortgage Choice Nowra, Paddy O'Sullivan, break down the importance of clear branding, thorough planning and timely communications. Tune in to find out: - The benefits of being part of a big brand with a specialised marketing team - The driving force behind Mortgage Choice's record lead generation conversion - Susan and Paddy's top three marketing tips for brokers And plenty more!

In Episode 13, Part 2 of Psych Up! Grant Brecht continues his interview with Rod Higgins, founder of Mortgage Choice. Valuable advice is shared regarding how to be successful in areas of your choice and how to persevere through challenging times.

In this episode of Psych Up! , Grant Brecht talks with co-founder of Mortgage Choice Rod Higgins about grinding out the win, and steps to achieving success. Part 1 focuses on taking on the big 4 banks, where the idea for Mortgage Choice came from, some steps to 'Grinding out the Win', and why people are a valuable asset. Stay tuned for Part 2!

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock, Annie Kane and Charbel Kadib as they delve into the latest updates around the AFG-Connective merger, why the majors are seeing increased loan flows, and Mortgage Choice's newly announced technology platform. This week they discuss: - Which lenders are faring best at the moment - How offshore processing has been affecting turnaround times - The Australian Broking Awards finalists 2020

Tony Schelling is the owner of a Mortgage Choice franchise, a mortgage broking business in Darwin. Originally from Leongatha in country Victoria, Tony came up to Darwin in the early 80s with Westpac bank. After years in banking and lending, Tony is now having a tilt at politics and will be running as the CLP candidate for the seat of Casuarina in the next Territory election. This is Tony’s Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock and Charbel Kadib as they discuss the current lending market and what could be on the horizon for those looking to obtain finance in this unpredictable time. This week they discuss: - The largest decline in home loan approvals since 2015 - How the government’s HomeBuilder scheme continues to spark debate - Mortgage Choice impacted by the ASX’s recent hierarchy review

In this months episode, we talk to Paddy O'Sullivan from Mortgage Choice in Nowra about some of the things that lenders will be looking for when you go for a loan to buy a property. We also catch up with Ben Pryde from Raine and Horne Mollymook Milton to get some insight as to the current market performance in his local region.

James Slattery from Mortgage Choice and Domenic Nesci discuss the key things every home buyer must do before applying for their home loan. James is an experienced broking, having helped many clients navigate the lending market. He shares his top tips and insights and answers to commonly asked questions from our audience. An episode not to be missed. Find out more by visiting https://wealthi.com.au

We caught up with James Slattery (Mortgage Choice) to talk about some of the fundamentals when it comes to property investing. James talks through his experience in helping clients and how to tackle some of the most common pitfalls when it comes to buying new property. A great interview with practical insights. Find out more by visiting https://wealthi.com.au

To say James Hasselle is an impressive individual is an understatement.  From starting a ‘greenfields' Mortgage Choice in Burleigh Heads over a decade ago, these days, James enjoys having 3-times the market share that a typical broker would earn from their own suburb.   In real terms, this means they write a significant volume from local clientele due somewhat to their positioning in high-traffic areas, but also to investing into quality relationships with other local traders, and providing their clients a service experience that they can't help but want to tell others about.   For example, clients are offered a snack and beverage from the in-house menu.  It's different, and worthy of talking about. And, if you call any of their three offices, there's just one phone number, which keeps things really simple for clients.   Combined with other touch points like their annual home-loan health, it makes it easy for existing clients to return and for James' team to be kept front of mind.   Equally impressive is the decision James implemented to change the delivery model for his business.  With a team of 4 loan writers, he has personally stepped back from loan writing to he can focus solely on operating the business.   Not easy to do when you were writing $141 million per annum, but it's a decision James knew would enable him to mentor and empower his team to become even more exceptional in their own right.   July 2019 was their first month under the new model, and they submitted the same volume as a year earlier without James writing a single loan.     Naturally, he will need to communicate effectively with existing clients to manage expectations, and to have great processes in place to handover new client enquiries, etc. Equally, this decision provides James an opportunity to establish new referral partnerships, and to spend quality time at home with his wife and young family.   Though it's early days yet, James might just be onto something here and it'll be interesting to see which other brokers will be bold enough to follow in his steps.   James Hasselle's website James Hasselle's Facebook page   Double Your Settlements:   Watch this free training so you can double your settlement volumes with structure and consistency.

How do you get the money you need for your renovation or new build project? And what’s involved in understanding town planning rules so you know what you’re allowed to do? Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 10. In this episode, I have two Australian industry professionals generously sharing some incredible insight into their areas of expertise: Mortgages and Finance, and Town Planning and Approvals. My first guest on this episode, is Caroline Jean-Baptiste, from Mortgage Choice Fortitude Valley (Brisbane), QLD. And my second guest is Peta Charles, from Brisbane Town Planning, QLD.  SHOW NOTES: My first guest is Caroline Jean-Baptiste, and she’s on a mission to get people talking about money. Caroline is a specialist in finance with more than 12 years working as a Mortgage Broker in her own business. Her passion is working with her clients to achieve the life they want through home ownership and wealth creation.  She is dedicated to helping first home buyers get into their home and existing homeowners renovate and upgrade. She owns award-winning Mortgage Broking business, Mortgage Choice, based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. And she and her team serve all of Brisbane. Getting finance to fund your renovation or new build project can be stressful and full of challenges. And yet, making it happen is often key to your project happening - or not! And, my second guest for this episode is Peta Charles, from Brisbane Town Planning. Brisbane Town Planning promises to make designers look good. How? They say ... “It's simple, we actively work to get their jobs out of a Town Planning application (aka DA). This saves their clients time and money. Which as you can imagine, earns them some serious kudos, brownie points, bragging rights and general good vibes with their clients.” Listen to the episode now. And be sure to get in touch with Caroline and Peta to let them know you heard them on Undercover Architect, and to thank them for all they share!! This podcast is an edited version of the full interviews with Caroline and Peta. Those interviews are now featured inside my online course “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home” for Australian homeowners.   In her full interview, Caroline shares more information about how to assess your mortgage broker, whether it’s better to go to a broker or the bank, and some key strategies for more successful borrowing in your renovation or new build project (especially if you can’t access all the cash you need straight away). In her full interview, Peta also shares information on ... why architects and designers may not be the best professional to prepare your town planning application what to do if council says ‘no’ to your application to improve your chances of getting your project through things to know about the Traditional Character Overlay in Brisbane City Council Acceptable Solutions vs Performance Solutions, and why do they matter to your approval Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/ to learn more about “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home”.   Wondering how to build or renovate your family home without the drama, budget blowouts or costly mistakes? The “How To Get It Right in Your Reno or New Home E-Course” gives you access to all of the information and knowledge you need to create the home you want. My years of experience with homeowners just like you, has shown me that making mis-steps in the early planning days ... and then continuing to make them ... can fundamentally impact your reno or building project. And send you in the wrong (and expensive) direction. “How To Get It Right” is designed on the system I’ve followed during my own, and my clients', renovation and building projects. It is a framework for your journey from start to finish. I arm you with the tools and knowledge you need to save time, money and stress. And get it right the first time. This detailed, step-by-step framework, will simplify your entire project journey and give you the tools to ... > Feel confident about the steps you need to take in your project. > Know how to keep everything on budget and on time. > Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that lead to disaster stories. > Be in control, keep your sanity and enjoy the journey! "How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Build" will transform your renovation or building experience - and the finished home waiting for you at the end of your journey.   Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/ to learn more and join us. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about Caroline Jean-Baptiste and get links to her business, Mortgage Choice Fortitude Valley, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-how-to-finance-renovation-new-build-mortgage-choice Find more information and links to Peta Charles, Brisbane Town Planning, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-council-rules-approvals-peta-charles-brisbane-town-planning Find out about “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ And “How to Get it Right” for Aussie homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/

In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane is joined by Mortgage Choice CEO Susan Mitchell and Gordon MacVicar, owner of Mortgage Choice in Peregian Beach, to discuss the ins and out of marketing and how to get the most cut through with your audience. Susan and Gordon share the importance of branding, how social media can be utilised to humanise your brand, what marketing strategies generate the largest return and how they measure success from the different marketing channels. In this episode, tune in to find out: - Which marketing channels get the best conversion - How to establish your brand presence in a new area - Their top three tips for brokers looking to up their marketing game And plenty more!   

Half of Australian's are stressed about money and 85 percent say their finances impact their well-being according to a Mortgage Choice survey commissioned by Core data. While these figures are alarming the issues are easily fixed with good advice, yet less than 10 per cent of Australians use a financial adviser. So is getting financial advice good or bad for your well-being?

Half of Australian's are stressed about money and 85 percent say their finances impact their well-being according to a Mortgage Choice survey commissioned by Core data. While these figures are alarming the issues are easily fixed with good advice, yet less than 10 per cent of Australians use a financial adviser. So is getting financial advice good or bad for your well-being?

When you're renovating for profit, knowing how to build and use a budget is essential.It's not difficult, but there are some key things you can do to get it right. In this episode we give you our top tips plus tips from our experts so you achieve your financial goals with your renovation project.For example, how much do you spend on a renovation? What are the best tools for creating an effective budget? And what do you do when things go wrong with your budget and you need to get back on track?This is episode six of this series Adventures in Renovating for profit from Lauren Keenan, a Sydney-based interior stylist and award winning podcaster who can help you create a home you love. .If you're thinking about tackling a renovation project and you need help finding the right loan for you then get in touch with Stephen Lemm at Mortgage Choice Neutral Bay - tell him Scott and Lauren sent you.And if you need a hand with your next renovation project, or even if you just want help re-styling the home you are in. Lauren can help - get in touch on the socials or email lauren@laurenkeenan.com.au

Harley Breen brings us an epic sing out, and Sam joins in at the end; Nigella Lawson calls in; Harry from Mortgage Choice called with the debrief from the xmas party that the boys crashed; Suzie Wilks was today's surprise guest; we asked you when you had a weird housemate! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this extra episode in our series on Renovating for Profit, podcast co-host Scott Keenan sits down with Stephen Lemm from Mortgage Choice in Neutral Bay in northern Sydney.Stephen is a 30+ year veteran of the finance and lending industry and he says it's as hard as it has ever been to get a loan in Australia. But it's not impossible.And he says it's a good time to be a buyer in the property market, especially in capital cities on the east coast.In this episode, we talk to Stephen about the new lending rules that you need to be aware of and find out just how much detail banks now need from you before they will even consider providing you a loan.The second half of this season is coming soon. If you have any questions you want us to answer about renovating or if you need help with a renovation please email lauren@laurenkeenan.com.au

Ben Herden is a veteran of the Mortgage industry here in Australia. He first acquired his Mortgage Choice franchise back in 1999 when the industry was in its infancyand was in some ways was still the wild west.Leaving a secure corporate job and diving head first into a business with no experience was no small feat, and Ben quickly realised that his new venture was going to require him to roll up his sleeves and hustle harder than ever before.Some quick wins early on solidified his decision to take the leap into business and before he knew it he was in a steady upward gradient with more and more clients and the ever increasing challenges faced by a new business owner.Distraction and other opportunities created chaos for a while but amongst that chaos were some incredible business and life lessons that have set him up for additional success.Ben has gone all in many times in his life, and although he is humble and would say that he just did what needed to be done, I would say that he has been all in from the very start!Using sound judgement, deep commitment and total honesty with himself Ben has been able to grow 4 very successful businesses.There are some great lessons in here for all of us so please help me in welcoming Ben Herden.https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/ben.herden/https://www.facebook.com/MortgageChoiceInGymea/https://www.linkedin.com/in/benherden/

  In this episode, we talk to Megh Castledine, Loans Consultant at Mortgage Choice. We talk about the effect that your financial situation has on your life. We Cover: How do you achieve a work-life balance? How handling your financials makes everything easier How can people identify when their financial situation is starting to decline before it’s too late? How Megh handles doing a million thing at once, and how it affects her life You can reach Megh Castledine at: Email: megh.castledine@mortgagechoice.com.au Phone: 0433 103 316 Online: […] The post Podcast #12 – How To Have A Healthy Mortgage appeared first on Rosie & Rosie.

Ruth Hatherley is the founder and CEO of Moneycatcha, a regtech startup providing a real-time blockchain solution for regulatory and compliance reporting. After growing up on a farm, Ruth spent her career at Commonwealth Bank and Mortgage Choice in Western Australia before coming up with Moneycatcha and deciding to go all in on the startup, leaving all the corporate benefits and investing her life savings to make it happen. Gina had a chat with Ruth about her career in finance, the current financial services landscape and the understanding of blockchain within it, and the process of growing Moneycatcha. See /listener for privacy information.

Ruth Hatherley is the founder and CEO of Moneycatcha, a regtech startup providing a real-time blockchain solution for regulatory and compliance reporting. After growing up on a farm, Ruth spent her career at Commonwealth Bank and Mortgage Choice in Western Australia before coming up with Moneycatcha and deciding to go all in on the startup, leaving all the corporate benefits and investing her life savings to make it happen. Gina had a chat with Ruth about her career in finance, the current financial services landscape and the understanding of blockchain within it, and the process of growing Moneycatcha.

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock, James Mitchell and Annie Kane as they delve into the latest headlines and developments in the home loan market. This week they discuss: - What APRA's chairman thinks of the mortgage market. - The banks that are among Australia's most trusted brand. - Mortgage Choice changes impacting brokers and franchisees

How do you balance your emotions with sound economics when it comes to a mortgage?

How do you balance your emotions with sound economics when it comes to a mortgage?

Welcome to episode 1 of our 4-part series on the Australian property market. In this episode, Mortgage Choice...

The Adviser talks to Melbourne-based broker Tim Leonard about the importance of having a life outside of work and taking time for yourself, how he plans to better his business, and why he's bringing on a new employee after 11 years of broking on his own. Find out how this broker: • Chose to become a Mortgage Choice franchisee • Wrote $80m of residential loans, and • Rejuvenated his passion for broking http://www.theadviser.com.au

Sydney-based broker, Raymond Teh from Mortgage Choice, talks to The Adviser about how he went from a back office role to breaking into broking, the difficulties he experienced in the early days of his career, the importance of choosing a good aggregator and why he believes that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Find out how this broker: • Achieved $100m over the last year • Began broking after a fund management career • Focuses on his point of difference for attracting clientele And plenty more! http://www.theadviser.com.au

Former school teacher and Mortgage Choice veteran Leeanne Scott talks to The Adviser about why her office has gone paperless, how her self-taught marketing strategy generates new business and why she believes staying in touch with and staying relevant to clients is a great way to balance new and existing clientele. Find out: • How Leeanne got her start in broking 20 years ago • Why she believes support staff are critical • How she generates new business through SEO • Why she's not afraid to say ‘no' http://www.theadviser.com.au

Elite Business Writer veteran and Mortgage Choice franchisee, Deslie Taylor, talks to The Adviser about how she began in the broking industry from a banking background, how she manages loan writing as a single operator and why providing ongoing customer service is paramount to a successful business. Find out how this broker: • Settled $115 million last year on her own • Decided to go with Mortgage Choice franchising • Managed her funds when first starting out • Maintains strong relationships with her clients http://www.theadviser.com.au

In episode 12 of The Startup Playbook Podcast, I interview Adir Shiffman, Chairman of Catapult Sports - the world leader in wearable athlete analytics for elite sport. Adir has had an incredible career. Initially qualifying in medicine and practising as an MD, Adir made the switch across to becoming a startup founder and over a period of a decade launched, built and sold 3 high-growth Australian companies, including HelpMeChoose.com.au to Mortgage Choice. Adir is now the Chairman of Catapult Sports - the world leader in wearable athlete analytics for elite sport. Catapult Sports provides their hardware and software to the elite teams in the AFL, EPL, NFL and NBA. Catapult Sports IPO'ed in December 2014 and since then has gone on to acquire 3 different companies, cementing their position as the world leader in the industry. In this interview, Adir covers a range of topics including transitioning from MD to startups, how to find your strengths, the 3 skill that every startup needs, the challenges of scaling, why having a point of difference is important, how and when to acquire companies, the pros and cons of an IPO and getting investment from Mark Cuban. Show notes: Adir Shiffman on LinkedIn Adir Shiffman on Twitter Catapult Sports on Twitter Catapult Sports website Accounting for dummies The Lean Startup The breakthrough company Neutrino Hunters Einstein's Dreams Credits: A special thank you to Gravity Co-working space for hosting The Startup Playbook Podcast for this episode. If you are looking for a co-working space to work out of in Sydney or Melbourne, make sure you check out Gravity! Intro music credit to Bensound. Click here to listen on iTunes Click here to listen on Stitcher The post Ep012 – Adir Shiffman (Chairman – Catapult Sports) on the challenges of scaling and the characteristics of fast growing startups appeared first on Startup Playbook.

Jess and her partner Matt thought they’d found their dream property. With pre-approvals in place, building and pest inspections done and a thorough understanding of the property market behind them, they were ready to battle – until the opening bid was $400,000 over the price guide they’d been given. The couple were constantly being thwarted by cashed-up Sydney buyers, until they came across a goldmine in Sydney’s inner west. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Jess talks to Phil Tarrant and Vivienne Kelly about how she overcame the challenges of buying property in Sydney, what she’ll do next and what other buyers are doing wrong. Jess is also head of corporate affairs at Mortgage Choice, so she shares some unique insights into the investor market, what’s wrong with the ‘property bubble’ and how owner-occupiers can easily become property investors. http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

It can be frustrating apply for loan after loan only to be knocked back. The team at Mortgage Choice have helped up identify 10 reasons your loan isn’t getting approved. Learn why your loan isn’t getting approved so you can take steps to get approval. It may be as simple as fixing one little issue. […] The post 10 Reasons Your Loan Isn’t Getting Approved (Ep233) appeared first on On Property.