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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


What’s tipped for house prices in 2024?
If buying a home is at the top of your wish list for 2024, don’t miss our rundown on how the property market has fared in 2023 – and why...

Trent Carter
Dec 13, 20233 min read


Overcoming Business Challenges with Equipment Upgrades
Welcome to the next instalment of our blog series dedicated to helping small and medium-sized business owners like you succeed in the...

Trent Carter
Dec 11, 20232 min read


More lenders sign up to low deposit first home buyer scheme
First home buyers with a small deposit now have an even wider range of lenders to choose from. We reveal the latest banks to join the 5%...

Trent Carter
Dec 7, 20233 min read


How to manage your home loan over Christmas
It may be called the silly season but a few smart strategies could help you enjoy the festive season this year without missing a beat on...

Trent Carter
Dec 1, 20233 min read


The big stretch: should you extend your loan term?
If the November rate hike will seriously stretch your finances, one potential solution may be to extend your loan term. It can ease the...

Trent Carter
Nov 21, 20233 min read


The Importance of Sustainability in Business
Welcome to the next of our blog series designed to assist small and medium business owners in Australia seeking finance. This month, we...

Trent Carter
Nov 10, 20232 min read


RBA increases the cash rate by 25 basis points, up to 4.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 4.35%. So just how much will...

Trent Carter
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Brokers help settle a record 7-in-10 new mortgages
Mortgage brokers have notched up a new personal best, with seven out of every 10 new mortgages settled thanks to their help! It’s a sure...

Trent Carter
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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