Cracking the Code – faster approvals for self-employed clients

Published May 11, 2025, 6:30 PM

Self-employed clients can be complex, but working with them doesn’t have to be stressful.

In this episode, Jason Basseal, Director at Loan Market Burwood, teams up with Apollo’s Head of Credit, Jacqui Kelleher, to unpack what brokers really need to know when navigating self-employed applications.

With self-employment on the rise, lenders are having to rethink how they assess income and risk. Jason and Jacqui explore how brokers can stay ahead of the curve, sharing real-world insights, common traps to avoid, and tips for building stronger, smarter applications.

So, how can you give your self-employed deals the best shot at success?

  • Notes, notes and more notes

  • Build out the bigger picture with a family tree

  • Don’t try to be everything to every industry

It’s a practical, no-nonsense chat designed to help you get approvals faster and with less fuss.

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