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Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls about future rate cuts, the...

Trent Carter
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a fisherman’s basket full of options. But...

Trent Carter
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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How much has your home’s value risen by?
We’ve all heard the rule of thumb about property being a long-term investment. Well, get this: many home owners have seen the value of...

Trent Carter
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Property market set to blossom this spring
The sun is out – and so are the buyers! Spring is traditionally a peak period for property, and there’s a good reason why spring 2024 is...

Trent Carter
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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How to buy an investment property using your home’s equity
Want to grow your investment portfolio but have most of your wealth tied up in your family home? You may be able to leverage recent gains...

Trent Carter
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Does your job come with home loan perks?
Your job can provide more than an income. When it comes to being approved for a home loan, certain roles can enjoy favourable treatment...

Trent Carter
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Why multi-bedroom homes could be appealing for investors
A cost of living crunch is driving a new trend among renters – and it’s changing the wish lists of some property investors. We reveal...

Trent Carter
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Is fear of rejection holding you back from your life goals?
Scared to apply for a home loan? You’re not alone. Fear of rejection has stopped one in five Aussies from applying for finance over the...

Trent Carter
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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How much could you expect to borrow for a home in 2024?
As property prices hit record highs across a number of cities, it’s no surprise that new home loan balances are also nudging towards...

Trent Carter
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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50,000 low-deposit spots open for first home buyers and single parents
The new financial year has kicked off with a bang for first home buyers! A whopping 45,000 more places have opened up for them under the...

Trent Carter
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Client Case Study: Navigating Complex Financial Landscapes to Secure a Forever Home
At Provident Lending and Business Solutions, we specialize in turning challenging financial situations into successful home-buying...

Trent Carter
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Will home prices keep rising over the next year?
Property prices are expected to keep climbing higher through to mid-2025 – though not everywhere, according to a new report. We reveal...

Trent Carter
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Rate cuts? Pencil them in for 2025
Put the party pies on ice and postpone those rate-cut celebrations for a while yet. The much-touted rate cuts we’ve been waiting for may...

Trent Carter
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Is a tree or sea change on your horizon?
Fresh air, no bumper-to-bumper traffic and more affordable home prices. There’s plenty of appeal in regional living, including a chance...

Trent Carter
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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Why three-in-four Aussies turn to a broker for home loan help
You might have seen a headline or two about a particular big bank being at war with brokers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our...

Trent Carter
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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First home buyers turn to Bank of Nan and Pop
Nan and Pop have always been good for birthday money, but one-in-10 grandparents are taking their generosity to the next level: helping...

Trent Carter
May 30, 20243 min read
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Bridging Finance Success Story: How Mary used bridging finance to secure her dream home
Mary and her family found the perfect new home in a desired area for their children’s school catchment. However, they hadn't yet sold...

Trent Carter
May 28, 20242 min read
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What you should know before buying ‘subject to finance’
Not sure if you’ll get the thumbs up for a home loan? But you really, really like that house that just popped up? Making an offer...

Trent Carter
May 23, 20243 min read
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Not feeling the budget love? 4 ways you could still get ahead
If the latest federal government budget is leaving you hungry for perks and savings, you’re not alone. We’ve had a brainstorm and here...

Trent Carter
May 16, 20243 min read
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Low deposit scheme helps over 150,000 families buy sooner
Whether you’re rat running your local streets, or have a knack for always picking the fast-moving supermarket queue – everyone loves a...

Trent Carter
May 9, 20243 min read
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