First home buyer mistakes to avoid
Avoid common first home buyer mistakes. Learn how pre approval, costs and loan choice can impact your home buying journey.
Category: Finance 101
What Do Comparison Rates Really Tell You About a Home Loan
Understanding how comparison rates work can help you make better decisions when comparing lenders, refinancing, or choosing your first mortgage.
Claim your share of around $2.6 billion in lost shares, bank accounts and life insurance
You could be owed unclaimed money from old bank accounts or shares. For home buyers, it may help boost a deposit or reduce how much you need to borrow.
10 Smart Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker Before You Apply
Thinking of applying for a home loan? Here are the 10 smartest questions to ask your mortgage broker — and how our expert brokers can help you find the right…
Ways to Pay Down Your Home Loan by 2035
Discover clever ways to pay down your home loan by 2035 — or reduce it significantly — with simple strategies that won’t stretch your daily budget.
Is Pre-Approval a Must-Have or a Nice-to-Have
Discover if home loan pre-approval is a must-have or just a nice-to-have when buying property. Learn the benefits, risks and when it makes sense.
Are FOMO FOBO and FOOP Holding You Back?
Learn how FOMO FOBO and FOOP can affect property decisions and how a mortgage broker can help you move forward with confidence.
Can Your Credit Score Impact Your Home Loan Interest Rate?
Find out how your credit score can affect home loan interest rates in Australia and learn ways to improve your chances of a better deal.
Understanding Offset Accounts and How They Could Save You Money
Find out how offset accounts work, when they save you the most, and whether it’s better to pay down your home loan after rate cuts.
Accessing Your Home Equity in a Post Rate Cut Market
Learn how to access your home equity after recent rate cuts in Australia. Discover options, uses, and key tips for homeowners in 2025.
Is Your Home Now a Luxury Property? Here’s What It Takes in 2025
With more properties than ever crossing the luxury line, it could be time to re-evaluate your property’s value, especially if you’ve owned it for 5+ years.
Calculating Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide explains what Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is, how to calculate it, and how you can use the ATO’s CGT calculator and record keeping tool to make the process…