Bar raised for borrowers: tougher home loan serviceability tests
07/10/2021
Some borrowers will soon find it harder to get a mortgage after the banking regulator announced tougher serviceability tests for home loans. So who will they impact most? The Australian...
Is a home loan lending crackdown on the horizon?
30/09/2021
The federal treasurer has given the strongest indication yet that a home loan crackdown is coming, stating that "carefully targeted and timely adjustments" may be necessary to avoid troubled waters....
Top 5 property investor trends for 2021-22
23/09/2021
With house prices going gangbusters in the first half of 2021, is it still a good time to buy property? The majority of investors think so, according to the latest annual survey. And investors have...
Are you too loyal for your own good? The banks think so
16/09/2021
The average Australian homeowner is paying more than $37,000 in extra interest over the life of their home loan due to the loyalty tax, and it's got three-quarters of borrowers feeling 'ripped off'...
Are they really OK? Here’s how to check in with them today
09/09/2021
Do you know how the people in your world are really doing right now? Chances are you know someone who's doing it tough, but silently pressing on. As always, we're here to support you, and for R U OK?...
Nine in 10 FHBs trust brokers to help them buy their first property
02/09/2021
Remember that classic TV ad: 'nine out of 10 dentists recommend using [toothpaste brand]?' Well, it turns out we've earned a similar level of trust when it comes to helping first home buyers sink...
How to ease financial pressure through debt consolidation
30/08/2021
With many people around the country doing it tough right now, this week we'll look at a way you can take some pressure off your monthly finances through debt consolidation. Here's a quick...
SME Recovery Loan Scheme revamped to help more businesses
26/08/2021
More small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat due to the economic impacts of COVID will have access to cheaper funding after the federal government expanded the eligibility...
COVID hardship and grant options that could help you
19/08/2021
With the pandemic once again tightening its grip around many parts of Australia, today we'll run you through hardship and grant options that could be available to you or your business. Setting...
New super laws: a timely reminder to check your life insurance policy
12/08/2021
What measures do you have in place to help protect your family home or business? If life insurance through your superannuation account is one of them, then it's a good time to give it a quick review...
