Nothing counts like experience. The National Finance Institute has selected a team of trainers who have significant experience in the Mortgage Industry.

With an average of ten years in mortgage lending, our trainers have experienced many types of borrowers, loan products and economic cycles. They know what it takes to be a successful mortgage professional.  We have trainers who have been residential mortgage brokers and commercial mortgage brokers.

Our trainers are able to impart their real world knowledge, providing relevant information that is delivered in a motivating and enlightening manner.  NFI has developed six Training Focus Areas:

• Industry experienced trainers: The National Finance Institute will only employ trainers with a minimum of 5 years experience in the relevant subject area.

• Extensive curriculum content: In developing the content for our courses, we ensure ‘no stone has been left unturned’. This will ensure not only a depth, but also a breath of information is delivered on the subject being studied.  This means NFI's workshops incorporate the practical as well as the theoretical.

• Productive learning environments: When learning in a classroom environment, the venue can have a major effect on the student’s ability to concentrate. With this in mind, we aim to provide venues chosen based on comfort, access, facilities and noise levels.

• Effective teaching techniques: There is more to training than simply reading from a textbook. A range of training strategies, materials and equipment will be used to achieve effective learning outcomes for students attending workshops.

• Flexible course delivery: Wherever possible, we will offer training courses in face-to-face and distance education modes to provide the opportunity to work training into other ‘life commitments’.

• Ongoing learning support: As part of our commitment to the success of all mortgage professionals, we provide telephone/email support to students after graduation. We will go to great lengths to help you succeed.

Trainer Profiles

• Peter Heinrich
  • Over 20 years experience in the finance industry and has personally written in excess of 5,000 mortgages.
  • Previously State Manager (WA) for St George Bank and State Sales Manager for Mortgage Force.
  • Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Banking + Finance, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Fellow of the Institute of Financial Services.
  • Co-author of the Australian Mortgage Marketing Handbook.
• Ray Weir
  • Over 20 years experience as a residential and commercial finance broker.
  • Former CEO of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia.
  • Involvement with the National Finance Industry Training Advisory Board in setting competency standards for finance broker training.
  • Former TAFE Lecturer in Finance Broking Practice Modules in WA.
  • Former Finance Lecturer in the Salesperson’s Registration Course offered by the Real Estate Institute of WA.
• Katrina Rowlands
  • Over 6 years experience in mortgage broking.
  • A true mortgage broking superstar, writing in excess of $100 million in loans per year.
  • Awarded Salesperson of the Year (Independent Operations) at the 2002 Australian Mortgage Awards.
• David Garden
  • Over 7 years direct experience in mortgage marketing.
  • Qualifications include a Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Market Research and Diploma for Mortgage Consultants.
  • Co-author of the Australian Mortgage Marketing Handbook.

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