Opinion

This week saw another cash rate cut of 25 bps, which many lenders had already anticipated amid the heightened competitive landscape, leading them to start cutting interest rates last week in ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that most people overestimate what they need to be happy and that can lead them down a path of unnecessary financial risk.

In the wake of the COVID-19 era, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) adopted a lenient stance toward small businesses with GST, PAYG tax, and income tax obligations. However, this period of ...

As we approach the EOFY, brokers are entering a critical window of opportunity, particularly when it comes to supporting small-business clients. This period is marked not only by tax ...

It’s fair to say Australians have an obsession with property. It’s often considered a rite of passage to buy our own home. And once we have secured the property, the next common goal is to ...

In Australia, home ownership is a cornerstone of the “Great Australian Dream”. However, many home owners may be paying more than necessary on their mortgages, unaware of the significant ...

Property prices are heading back towards record highs after the RBA cut rates in February, but don’t be fooled – not all investment properties will see values rise. While many will deliver ...

Becoming an investor is easy – buy some shares, grab some crypto, or purchase a rental property and just like that, you’re an investor. But becoming an investor who achieves financial ...

Time-consuming clients and low-quality deals are exactly what mortgage brokers should steer clear of if they want to grow their business.

On 1 April 2025, the Australian government introduced sweeping changes to how foreign investors can access the residential property market.

In recent months, we’ve seen encouraging signs of growth in the asset finance market, despite the economic pressures Australians continue to face. Cost-of-living challenges and rising ...

I want to share with you the story of James. He’s what I call a broker who is “trying to do too much”.

We’re living in an era where mortgage brokers are reigning supreme. They make a borrower’s life easier. They make a lender’s life easier. They make a deal go smoother. And the latest data ...

The financial pressures of 2024 have been relentless for Australia’s small and medium-sized business community (SMEs). Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable consumer demand ...

Sole traders and start-up business owners are the outcasts of the financial world. It has never been harder for them to get a loan. Mortgage brokers who represent these Australians as ...