Is the backyard dream dead?
A great aspect of my role is the absolute privilege of sharing my thoughts with industry leaders and their listeners. Thanks to...
What is a Mortgage Broker?
A mortgage broker is a financial intermediary who acts as an intermediary between borrowers seeking mortgage loans and lenders who...
Top 9 tips how to not be *pushed* over by your bank
In today's financial landscape, borrowers find themselves navigating a huge variety of mortgage options. Securing the right loan can be a...
What happens on settlement day?
Possibly the most exciting and nerve wracking day of the process both at the same time – settlement day is the day you pay for the new...
Does the first home buyers grant still exist in Sydney?
A common question we are asked is - does the grant still exist – and the answer is technically yes, but also no. The grant itself is rare...
Debunking the Myth: Does Weekly or Fortnightly Repayments Really Pay off Your Loan Faster?
How do weekly repayments help you pay your loan off sooner? (Fortnightly works too!) Quite simply, and a two fold effect: 1 – The sooner...
A little story for our first home buyers
So, recently, I had a chat on the footy sideline with a great guy; he’s young, ambitious, having a real go at life – lets call him Josh,...
Exciting times! Your broker has given you the green light to start shopping for your dream property
Your broker has given you the green light to start shopping for your dream property but what happens next? 1) Define what you want -...
Radio 3AW and Brett Sutton talk HECS Debt (not that Brett Sutton, our Brett)
Brett was asked to speak to Victorian radio station 3AW about impending increases to HECS debt - government backed student loans - and...
Home Guarantee Scheme extensions 🎉
The Home Guarantee Scheme has been expanded with some significant changes which will benefit more potential home buyers. Some of these...