Home Loans

Good News at Last!!

June 3, 2019

It seems that in the broking industry, we have been steadily getting used to hearing bad news. Whenever there is industry change, instead of expecting something upbeat and positive, we automatically assume that any changes, particularly when it comes to lender policy, are going to make things more difficult, both for us, and for anyone…

5 Easy Ways To Take The Stress Out Of Buying A Home

May 14, 2019

Buying a home is a stressful endeavour and the current climate is weighted heavily against buyers. There are a few things that all buyers can do to reduce the stress of this decision and be empowered in this competitive market. 1. Meet with a Mortgage broker to discuss a pre approval and confirm your borrowing…

10 Lessons About Financing And Money Management That We Can Learn From Superheroes

May 13, 2019

For the last decade superheroes have been a big part of our world. They are everywhere in our pop culture, from ads to memes. However, each hero offers more than just a fun 2 hour movie or a quick joke in a Facebook meme. Every time we see these heroes’ stories, we see them go…

When Is The Best Time to Buy Property?

April 3, 2019

Most Australians know that they want to own property at some point in their life. Very few Australians proudly say “I’ve done the numbers, and I’m better off renting my whole life”. Some buyers just want to get in as quickly as possible, and some people want to amass as many properties as possible before…

Who Do You Listen To When It Comes To Entering The Property Market?

March 27, 2019

Who do you listen to when it comes to entering the property market? It seems like a pretty simple question, but it’s really not. It’s estimated that buying a home is the third most stressful event most people live through, right after death of a loved one and losing your job. Given that home ownership…

5 Common Mortgage Broker Myths

February 21, 2019

In the light of the royal commission, there’s been a lot of misinformation bandied about when it comes to mortgage brokers. Many media types, keen to just be able to get stuck into anyone they felt was topical, have been repeating some ill-informed myths about mortgage brokers, of which a few of the following down…

The Greatest Bank Heist in Australian History

February 12, 2019

Usually when there’s a bank heist in a movie, the exciting bit isn’t the physical act of just stealing the money. After all, muggers aren’t afforded any of the romanticism that is usually associated with a heist. The thrill is in the deception, the audacity, and the kick that comes with the bank getting the…

Comprehensive Credit Reporting: What Does it Mean for You?

February 7, 2019

When comprehensive credit reporting (or CCR) was introduced in July 2018, many people thought it was going to be a big win for the little guys, a way for individuals to wrest back power from the big banks when it came to getting a better deal. People thought that with an increase in the amount…

13 Pros and Cons of Property Investment

January 15, 2019

With so much conflicting information out there, it’s hard to know what to do when it comes to investing in property. You’ll hear stories of people making millions overnight, and at the same time, hear stories of people losing millions overnight. There’s a lot of marketing hype in the property industry and you’re off best…

8 Amazing Tips for First Home Buyers

January 15, 2019

Entering the housing market can seem a daunting task to those who aren’t adequately prepared. Plenty of first home buyers struggle through the process and eventually settle on a property after a lot of unnecessary stress and heartache. Thankfully, there’s several things you can do to prepare yourself to buy your first home with a…