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31 January 2025
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 ...
8 May 2025
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 ...
2 June 2025
Let me tell you about a deal that died at the finish line. (This is fictional but based on countless true stories.)
3 June 2025
There’s a common myth in property circles – and if you’ve ever spent time in a Facebook group or watched a finfluencer pitch a get-rich-quick scheme, you’ve definitely heard it: you need to ...
6 May 2025
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 ...
20 May 2025
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.
9 April 2025
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 ...
14 May 2025
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 ...
31 October 2024
Globally, credit reporting is undergoing a significant shift, with countries like the UK and Australia adopting distinct governance models to manage consumer data and credit information.
9 December 2024
Every mortgage broker has a horror story involving a predatory lender.
27 December 2024
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 ...
26 May 2025
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 ...
24 April 2025
Time-consuming clients and low-quality deals are exactly what mortgage brokers should steer clear of if they want to grow their business.
12 May 2025
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 ...
17 January 2014
Welcome to our third instalment in the series. In the first instalment we ascertained that the COO or general manager or business owner would be classed as the COO. In our second instalment ...