How to design a standout business card as a mortgage broker

As a mortgage broker, your business card is a quick and easy way of ensuring key contacts have your details to hand. You never know when a networking event might present new opportunities with lenders or buyers, and you don’t want to be scribbling your details on a scrap of paper. Whether you’re thinking of […]

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Does your mortgage broker business have an optimised workflow?

Life in the mortgage industry is pretty busy. You may have customers, lenders, other brokers and real estate agents to juggle, all competing for your attention. To keep yourself sane and get your broker business working to maximum capacity, you need to optimise your workflow.  Take a look at your work processes and ask yourself […]

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5 skills that will help you become a mortgage broker

Are you looking for a new career but not sure where to start? Or do you already know that you’re interested in being a mortgage broker? Either way, it’s not just about understanding mortgages and being able to work out monthly repayments. Becoming a mortgage broker requires a raft of skills to ensure you attract, […]

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Why you should have a mentor when starting your mortgage broker franchise

Taking the first steps into running a mortgage broker franchise can throw up many questions. While you can do plenty of research before you begin, having someone on hand to answer your queries as they arise and draw on their own experience is really valuable. As well as addressing your concerns, a mentor can save you […]

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What you need to do before you start trading as a mortgage broker

When you start a new business, there are a number of steps necessary before you can open the doors. Running a mortgage broking franchise requires qualifications, a suitable place to meet clients and an effective marketing strategy so you can grow and nurture your leads. Qualifications Before you can start operating your finance franchise, you […]

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Why mortgage franchises benefit from good business software

Even the most savvy of mortgage brokers can’t manage every aspect of their business alone. At Redrock, we offer our franchisees tried and tested software packages as part of the deal. We know that good systems help to make a business effective and efficient. Why do mortgage broker franchises need good software? Customer service Let’s […]

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What does being a mortgage broker actually involve?

If you’re thinking of making mortgage broking your career of choice, you’ll be wondering what every day involves and how to get started. One of the biggest benefits of signing up with the Redrock group is that you’ll be guided through the process. From training to ongoing marketing, we’re there to help you build a […]

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How to boost sales in your mortgage franchise

As a mortgage broker franchisee, you’re not only responsible for writing loans. It’s down to you to get the sales and marketing right too. If you don’t have any experience in sales this can be a daunting task. To grow your mortgage franchise you need to increase sales, so you need to get good at […]

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Why being a mortgage broker works around your family

Having a family means a raft of additional commitments to plan your time around. A traditional 9-to-5 can make this difficult as school runs and extra curricular activities take over. Being a mortgage broker with Redrock allows you to organise your work commitments around the rest of your life. You can work at times of day […]

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Minimising your costs when starting a franchise

Starting a new business comes with initial setup costs. Even when joining a franchise like Redrock where training, software and many other set-up items are provided, there are some purchases you’ll still need to account for. However, there are ways to minimise these expenses so you can start generating profit quickly. 1. Find cost-effective office […]

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