News Articles for John Bignell

Western Australia's resources boom may be driving the state's economy, but it's also restricting the franchising industry's potential for ongoing growth.

Western Australia-based home financing group The Mortgage Gallery has announced it will merge with national mortgage broking network Smartline.

The Bank of Queensland's aggressive push into Western Australia has highlighted a growing trend of franchising within the finance industry.

When Dave Urquhart set out in 2004 to buy a mortgage and finance broking franchise, his values and beliefs were set in stone.

Competition in Western Australia's mortgage broking market looks set to intensify this year as three of Australia's most successful non-bank lenders prepare to open new branches across the state.