The Signs of Financial Abuse – and How to Get Help

The Signs of Financial Abuse – and How to Get Help

THE SIGNS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE – AND HOW TO GET HELPAfter decades of families suffering in silence, it seems that the government, media and general public is finally opening their eyes to the realities of domestic abuse. However, the problem goes a lot deeper than just...
Where There Is a Will and Genuine Savings There Is a Way!

Where There Is a Will and Genuine Savings There Is a Way!

WHERE THERE IS A WILL AND GENUINE SAVINGS THERE IS A WAY!Inheritances can be a bittersweet part of life, but an inheritance alone won’t always cut it when applying for a home loan. Having genuine savings can help show lenders that you have got what it takes to meet...
My Two Cents on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

My Two Cents on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) represents a significant step by the government to support first-time buyers in the challenging property market. As a cornerstone initiative, the deposit scheme aims to ease the daunting process of saving for a substantial...
Explainer: Open Banking, and What it Means for You

Explainer: Open Banking, and What it Means for You

Explainer: Open Banking, and What It Means for YouDo you know what Open Banking is, or how it’s set to impact you? Open Banking could be just about the biggest thing that’s happened in the Australian finance industry this century – so it’s...
Lifestyle Decisions that are Killing Your Bank Balance

Lifestyle Decisions that are Killing Your Bank Balance

LIFESTYLE DECISIONS THAT ARE KILLING YOUR BANK BALANCEIt is something I see time and time again as a mortgage broker. Clients come in with good (or even very impressive) incomes, yet very little savings, thanks to some common lifestyle decisions that are eating away...