The timeline for buying an investment property in Australia depends on the property type, market conditions, and how prepared the buyer is at the start. A realistic end-to-end timeline for most established property purchases is 8–16 weeks. Preparation phase (2–4 weeks). This involves getting mortgage pre-approval, completing a borrowing capacity assessment with a broker, and …
A property referral fee is a payment made to a mortgage broker when they introduce a client to a buyer’s agent or investment advisory service, and that client subsequently settles on an investment property. The fee is paid by the buyer’s agency, not the client. It is distinct from the broker’s loan commission — both …
A dual income model for mortgage brokers generates revenue from two separate streams within one client interaction: the loan commission and a property referral fee. In practice, this works when a broker has a client ready to purchase an investment property. Rather than simply writing the loan and finishing the engagement, the broker refers the …
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