"Smartline gives me the flexibility to have my own business but with the support of management and colleagues."

Karen Forbes, Smartline Adviser

Franchise opportunity

Frequently asked questions

Why franchise?

Buying a franchise removes an enormous amount of the complexity associated with a start-up company. You benefit from the experience of the franchisor that has made the business model so successful.

Beyond this, the franchise model is there to offer you real support with established systems, marketing assistance, client referrals and professional advice. With Smartline you will also acquire all important lender relationships and access to essential industry accreditation.

Do I need experience to own a mortgage broking franchise?

No. Smartline business systems and specialised training will allow you to enter mortgage broking regardless of experience. Our instruction, coaching and ongoing mentoring support enables you to become a fully accredited mortgage broker.

How much will a Smartline franchise cost to set up?

Overall initial investment is typically between $20,000 and $30,000. This covers the one off franchise fee, comprehensive training, business equipment (including a laptop), lender accreditations, insurance and most business setup costs.

How much money can I earn?

One of the exciting things with our model is that you can grow your business from a modest base to earning a high income without high overheads. Over time you can also build a substantial business asset of passive income. Note: We will provide you more detailed financial information as you look further into Smartline.

Do I need to be a full time mortgage broker?

Yes. Our model is that every franchisee needs to be fully committed to their franchise business, just as we are fully committed to their business as well.

Who is Smartline?

If you have heard of Smartline you probably know one of our +100,000 customers. With over 200 franchisees, Smartline is a multi-award winning mortgage broking advisory business, who took out the number one Topfranchise Award for the the third year in a row.

"Smartline outperformed every other franchise system surveyed out of the seven award categories. The key to Smartline's success over a long period - their team culture."
- Business Franchisor Magazine.

Our franchise model provides every business owner with the tools and support needed to obtain new clients through community and referral marketing. This is the core to building a successful business without high costs of big brand advertising.

The latter allows us to pass a higher level of commission revenue to the franchisee so that you build a more profitable business.

Why do people use Smartline Mortgage Advisers instead of going straight to the bank?

Home buyers save both time and money by speaking with a Smartline Adviser. We provide our clients an extensive choice of loan products from 25 major lenders. This choice offers more loans to suit our client’s needs.

Our franchisees provide an exceptionally high level of customer service - a major advantage for Smartline.

What lending tools will I have access to?

Our computer system filters loan product information from 25 major lenders. It allows you to find the right loan for each client, enables electronic bank lodgement and has full Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capability.

The software integrates lending calculators and loan tracking with your email and calendar as well. This allows you to manage your business day to day and communicate via wireless broadband from any location.

Can I work from home?

Yes. Many of our mortgage brokers have successfully started from a home office.

As your business grows you might consider moving into a serviced office or retail premises and taking on staff to cater for the growing needs of your business.

Am I restricted by a territory?

No, there are no territories restricting Smartline Advisers.

How will I promote my business?

Smartline have a suite of marketing tools designed to help you build your client base, find quality referral partners and communicate effectively with your clients.

Our Marketing Department can assist you to create your own local marketing initiatives.

What sort of training do I need?

Smartline provide training for you to learn our systems, our software and how to write loans. Our Business Development Managers work closely with you to establish your business through 12 weeks of one-on-one business coaching.

You will also participate in our accredited 24 month mentoring program. Each activity is designed to develop best practice technique and increase your ability to write loans and generate revenue.

 

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