APRA are changing some of the lending rules - what does it really mean?
The media is reporting the news that APRA - the bank regulator - is forcing some changes onto banks to maintain "responsible lending...
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) gets a facelift & new Family Home Guarantee (FHG) introduced
Announced in the Federal budget, the Family Home Guarantee (FHG) is designed to help single parents enter the market with less deposit....
The 'Bank of mum and dad' becomes unofficial 5th largest Aussie lender.
Sunrise welcomed us on screen to discuss the prevalence of mums and dads being unofficial lenders to many first (and other!) home buyers....
Timely advice in low rates - what should you do?
BUDGET FOR RATE RISES Mortgage broker Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton says investors should pay down debt while interest rates are low to build...
Hacks to paying off your mortgage quicker
By Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton Owning a home is an amazing feeling, having a mortgage - not so much. A necessary evil right? Nearly everyone...
What you need to know if you're applying for an investment loan - article for Canstar
Full article here How easy is it to get an investment loan? Here’s a guide to some of the things lenders look for. If you are thinking...
Moving to a new home
For almost everyone there comes the time when we want to / need to change our address. Sometimes it’s a move within the suburb – and...
Rate Shock!
What is it? Its not the shock you get when you finally decide to check your interest rate and realise you're paying way too much.... Rate...
Canstar look at what is changing in responsible lending laws.
“The relaxation of responsible lending laws is being touted as a change in responsibility from the bank back to the consumer,” Rebecca said.
What I worry about when you sell up and move to the coast
Recently a friend of mine announced she was moving to the coast – once I got over my jealousy (J) I wanted to suggest to her that she...
