What is a para-broker?

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  1. Madcatters

    Madcatters Active Member

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    Hi all, have seen this in a brokers signature. Can’t seem to find exactly what a para-broker is on google?
     
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  2. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    Never heard of.... maybe it's a Broker that goes paragliding? :confused:

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  3. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    An invented term, like Garbologist for a Garbage taker?

    Probably a brokers assistant?
     
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  4. Curious2019

    Curious2019 Well-Known Member

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    Similar to paralegal? Not yet fully qualified broker?
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Don't have time to do the 1 day course?
     
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    Rolf Latham Inciteful (sic) Staff Member Business Plus Member

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    Someone that has the credit assessment skills and experience, but doesnt have a licence per se...........not everyone wants to be on the " coal face".

    Similar to para legal, para medic, and eels supporters :)

    I believe para means on the side, like parallel, meaning working with the licensed or authorised person under their guidance.

    My life experience tells me that street smarts of a Parra X is often worth spades more than the " papers" of the authorised person.


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    Redom Mortgage Broker Business Plus Member

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    Broker in Parramatta?
     
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    Peter_Tersteeg Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    A broker that's drunk too much at a conference? I've seen a few of those...
     
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  10. Madcatters

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    Thanks guys.
    Rolf I think you’ve especially clarified the answer
     
    Madcatters, 22nd Nov, 2019
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