A new year has finally come! The hardships of the global pandemic are not yet over, but yay, we made it here! New Year's resolutions have always been the trend at the start of the new year. Unlike any other year, our standard resolutions list for 2021 may need a little shake-up. Buddha said, "We [...]
Happy New Year! Have you taken your first steps to achieving your goals in 2021? While we probably can't motivate you to eat better or exercise more, as your mortgage broker, we can help you achieve your property goals! Don't know where to start? Check out these property goals and how we can help you [...]
Despite all the challenges caused by the pandemic, the property market finished the year on a strong note in 2020. Read on to find out how the property market performed near you and what's in store for 2021. Interest rate news Last year, the cash rate decreased three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The [...]
2020 has been a year like no other! With the new year upon us, now is the perfect time to consider your financial goals for the next 12 months, and the best place to start is with a good money management plan. We'll share some great tips in this article. But first, complete this quiz [...]
There's a wonderful feeling that comes with being on the home straight towards retirement. Post-career life conjures up thoughts of freedom and leisure with time to do all the things you’ve been putting on the backburner. So, are you ready? Have you put in the time to plan what retirement looks like for you? Preparation [...]
With Christmas just days away, we'd like to send our very best wishes to you and your family for a happy and safe holiday season. In a few weeks, we say goodbye to 2020. Many of us are breathing a sigh of relief to welcome in 2021, and looking forward to a positive year ahead. [...]
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate unchanged at the historic low of 0.10%. Last month, the Board slashed the cash rate for the third time this year at a historic low of 0.10%. This was accompanied by an additional bond purchase (quantitative easing) program worth [...]
The 2020 Federal Budget announced a range of economic measures to help support individuals and businesses through the COVID-19 downturn. It also includes some initiatives that could be helpful if you want to buy your first home, build a granny flat or put money aside to invest. Even though 2020 has been a difficult year [...]
Say the words "finance broker" and most people immediately think of the person who can line you up with a competitive mortgage. But did you know we can also help you find the right loan product for a whole range of lifestyle assets? Caravans. Speed boats. Jet skis. The whole shebang. So, what's the most [...]
Loan refinancing is a strategy used by property investors to access funds – usually to grow or improve the value of their property portfolio. The right time to do it largely depends on your strategy, plans and equity. In this article, we highlight some of the key considerations for this strategy and how savvy investors [...]
