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Here’s why your borrowing power might soon get a lift
Who doesn’t love a tax cut? Most of us are now only weeks away from saving on our tax bills, with Stage 3 tax cuts to kick in from 1...

Trent Carter
May 2, 20243 min read
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How to know if you’re paying a fair price
We all love the idea of nabbing a bargain property, but for most home buyers the real issue is whether they’re overvaluing a place – and...

Trent Carter
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Can you remember your home loan interest rate?
Where you put your car keys, who won the footy premiership three years back, the new prime minister of New Zealand’s name – all very much...

Trent Carter
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Plot twist: Millennials are Australia’s most active property investors
When it comes to buying investment properties, younger Australians are punching above their weight, with Millennials taking the title as...

Trent Carter
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Homeowners now an extra $71,000 richer (on average!)
You may not feel richer, but if you’re a homeowner, there’s a decent chance your personal wealth has surged over the past 12 months...

Trent Carter
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back
Nobody likes missing out on a good thing. But then again, who likes overpaying? So how do you strike the right balance when both fears...

Trent Carter
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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Explainer: how construction loans work
There’s something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it’s...

Trent Carter
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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Why offset accounts are hitting new highs
Spare cash can be tight right now (cost of living crunch, anyone?). But if you’ve still got some savings plus a home loan, there’s a way...

Trent Carter
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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How long does it really take to get a home loan?
Need a home loan in a hurry? You could be in luck. Plenty of lenders are keen to crunch loan approval times at present – but there’s a...

Trent Carter
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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Where are the bargain homes located in your suburb?
Location may be a big driver of property prices, but in any given suburb a few streets can be all that separates paying top dollar for a...

Trent Carter
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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Home buyers rejoice! More listings are hitting the market
Great news for home buyers! After an extended run of low listings, the number of homes coming onto the market is skyrocketing. So could...

Trent Carter
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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They’re back! Why property investors account for one-in-three new home loans
Lending to property investors is soaring once again. We lift the lid on what’s driving investor interest – and what it could mean for the...

Trent Carter
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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When will the next RBA cash rate call be made?
Happy days! The Reserve Bank kept rates steady in February. But a shake-up in the number of times our central bank meets each year is...

Trent Carter
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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4 tips for self-employed home loan applications
Applying for a mortgage when you’re self-employed may have you jumping through more hoops. But it needn’t deter you from getting into the...

Trent Carter
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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First home buyers charge back into the market
Hats off to Australia’s first home buyers! The latest lending data shows they’re refusing to let last year’s rate hikes and rising...

Trent Carter
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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How your deposit size can shape the rate you pay
It’s commonly known that the bigger your deposit, the smaller your home loan, and thus, the lower your monthly repayments. But today...

Trent Carter
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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The pros of having a mortgage broker on your side
What exactly can a mortgage broker do for you? Well, we don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we can make your home loan journey a whole...

Trent Carter
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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5 New Year’s resolutions for your home loan
Thought of a New Year’s resolution yet? Or perhaps you’ve broken one already? Either way, check out our list of possible mortgage goals...

Trent Carter
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Merry Christmas! Season’s greetings from all of us to you
The year has flown past, and as our thoughts turn to trees, tinsel and turkey, we’d like to thank all our fantastic clients for your...

Trent Carter
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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Ho ho ho! The smart move that has 1 in 10 borrowers feeling jolly
Home owners have been battling rising interest rates for over a year and a half now. But a new report reveals the important step some...

Trent Carter
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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