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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 ...

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 ...

Let me tell you about a deal that died at the finish line. (This is fictional but based on countless true stories.)

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Every mortgage broker has a horror story involving a predatory lender.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...