Mortgage broking has transformed the lending industry and the way Australians arrange their finances. As a growing industry, now is a great time to get your career started. Owning a Smartline mortgage broking franchise is an amazing opportunity to secure a better future for yourself and help everyday Australians realise their financial dreams.
Meet some our franchisees and find out how owning a Smartline business has changed their lives.
About Smartline
Smartline is a highly regarded, multi-award winning finance broking franchise, which has been recognised as an industry leader many times. We have been voted Australia’s top-rated franchise in the annual Top Franchise Awards almost every year since 2009.
As a mortgage broker with Smartline, you have the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. You will offer borrowers expert advice in choosing the right loan, assist them right through the loan process, save them time, money and hassle, and ensure they get the most suitable lending solution for their circumstances – all for no charge.
We offer a whole new level of franchisee support, including business support, marketing and technology, training and mentoring. The assistance we provide to help our franchisees succeed and deliver a superior level of service, means franchisees can deliver the quality mortgage advice and outstanding service and that clients will tell their friends about.
As a Smartline franchisee, you’ll also be part of a unique, collaborative team culture – a key ingredient that makes being part of one of Australia’s most respected mortgage broking groups a decision you won’t regret.
If you have great people skills, are good with numbers, enjoy customer service and want to help others maximise their personal wealth, this could be the ideal franchise business opportunity for you.
Why is now a good time to become a mortgage broker?
- Mortgage brokers are growing in popularity. Over 52 percent of home loans and over 70 percent of investment loans are arranged by mortgage brokers. These figures are expected to continue to rise.
- You will be part of a growing market. Australia has the second highest home ownership rate in the world; it is currently valued at $350 billion and climbing.
What are the benefits of being a mortgage broker?
- Flexibility: As a mortgage broker and a Smartline franchisee, you have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance. Choose your hours and work wherever you want.
- Income: You have the opportunity to earn an excellent income – so long as you put in the effort, you will reap the rewards.
- Work satisfaction: by helping people get the right loan, you will be helping everyday Australians to achieve their dreams, which is pretty awesome.
Why us
Why join Smartline?
When you invest in a Smartline franchise, you own more than the rights to a highly respected name. You have a unique opportunity to build the business and future you want – with plenty of support along the way. Here are some of the key elements our business:
It is a smart business model
- High income potential with growing trailing commissions, and low overheads.
- Low capital outlay with no expensive shopfront required; you can work from home or shared offices.
- You will be growing a valuable, saleable business asset.
We are an established organisation
- Smartline is a multi-award winning Australian-owned business established in 1999
- We have a great reputation in the industry and are one of Australia’s leading mortgage broking and financial services companies.
- On average, Smartline Advisers write over $20 million in loans every year.
Our franchisees are happy and successful
- Smartline has a unique and extremely welcoming team culture; franchisees see themselves as one big family and support each other.
- For almost 10 years, we've been Australia’s top-rated franchise, as voted by franchisees themselves, across key areas of support, financial rewards, lifestyle, passion, growth opportunities and willingness to recommend.
- When you start your own franchise, you can create your own business model and work culture (so long as you stay within your franchise agreement).
- While a solid percentage of independent brokers end up quitting after just one year, over 80 percent of brokers who have joined Smartline over the last three years are still with us.
Clients love the Smartline service
- We’ve helped more than 270,000 Australians secure their home finance.
- On average, clients rate their Smartline experience 4.9 out of a possible 5.
- Over 85 percent of our business comes from referrals, word-of-mouth and repeat business – a testament to the dedication and expertise of our franchisees.
- You can offer your clients a huge range of loan options through over 25 different lenders, ensuring you can find a suitable loan for each and every client.
You will have a high level of support
- Smartline’s 90 Day Fast Track Program involves weekly meetings with a dedicated Franchise Development Manager who will ensure you have a suitable business plan and are implementing reliable strategies to grow your business.
- Our Initial Training program ensures all new franchisees are competent in mortgage lending, comfortable with the Smartline software systems and can deliver a professional service to clients.
- We provide ongoing business support, industry accreditation, training and mentoring throughout the life of your business. Our mentoring program partners less experienced franchisees with an existing, suitably experienced Smartline Adviser, who will assist you regularly and provide regular feedback on your progress.
- You will receive ongoing support from Smartline management across the marketing and technology functions of your business, giving you more time to focus on your growing business.
Smart technology at your fingertips
- Our leading edge mortgage broking software will help you provide a premium service to your clients and make your job as easy as possible.
- Our CRM system and client care program helps you manage client relationships easily and build loyalty.
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