In Australia, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find and retain good accounting staff every year. Research by Victoria University for Jobs and Skills Australia predicts the number of accounting roles in Australia will increase from 201,600 in May 2024 to 234,000...
Accountants have a lot of day-to-day accounting administration to do, which means less time to focus on the client and grow the business. Many businesses outsource boring tasks such as transaction coding, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll processing,...
Negotiating a mortgage isn’t about badgering a lender until they finally agree; it’s earned much earlier. A broker has to understand what the client actually needs, know the lender’s policy, and show up with a case that holds together. And they...
Mortgage processing is time-consuming as it involves collecting client documents, verifying application details, following up with lenders, updating files, and keeping each loan moving toward approval. As more Australians rely on mortgage brokers for home loan...
Australian mortgage brokers are under more pressure than ever. According to recent industry surveys, 80% of brokers feel buried by admin work, while struggling with rising full-time staff hiring costs, compliance demands, and fluctuating lending volumes. They...
Most mortgage brokers don’t struggle with clients’ demands. They struggle with what happens after it grows up. In fact, brokers now handle a larger number of home loan applications in Australia, with an increasing number of lending volumes. Yet many brokers still see...
