On Tuesday the 7th of March, The RBA announced the 10th consecutive cash rate increase of 0.25%. This raises the current cash rate to 3.6%. The cash rate can affect other moving parts of the economy, like employment, investment, inflation,…
Paperless Process With the ever-evolving digital phenomenon upon us, consumers find an increasing amount of daily transactions to be paperless. This is being implemented among many financiers to provide a streamlined process (both for brokers and customers). You may have…
If you’re dipping your toes into the mortgage space, but not sure of the next step; have you considered consulting an expert to do the comparisons for you? Most people are conditioned to assume that their bank is the only…
If you're short on funds to pay a scheduled bill, if unexpected expenses come up (car repair, medical, vet bills), or if you're just looking for a top up to increase the holiday budget, payday loans appear as an easy…
Finding it hard to unwind with the hustle and bustle of December? Typically, the quarter between November and January is the time people feel most burnt out. This is because we often structure our planning toward an EOY result; whether…
As a self-admitted Christmas tragic, I love this time of year. Putting up and decorating the Christmas tree and adding a few lights to the outside of the house to build the festive spirit are all things that I look…
Government to hand out $25k grants for housing construction, renovations to bolster industry I'm sure that the latest announcement from the Australian Government yesterday around their new HomeBuilder package has already started to create a lot of excitement for everyone…
Understanding Your Credit Score Getting your credit score is one thing, but trying to understand what the score means and how it came to be that way is another thing altogether. Here is our helpful guide to let you know…
We get asked this question a lot. So, we thought that we would put together a quick list of some things to help you understand how to attack this issue. One thing that we can be sure about is that…
Investing in your first property can be daunting. The best way to prepare yourself is to be well informed on the terms associated with property investment, and mortgages. Let us elaborate a little further on 5 tips to get you…
The world of Finance has changed in recent years, if you're looking to find the right finance deal with your preferred structure, suitable inclusions and terms, and would like to save as much money as you can, this is where…
In our Part One of 5 Smart Reasons to Get a Business Loan we touched on the first 3 Reasons why you would look at a business loan as a viable option when wanting to take the next step in…
Picture this. You are sitting around at your monthly networking meeting and you throw out there that you are thinking about getting a business loan to expand your business. What generally happens next? This sort of conversation opener can be…
ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS 2 x $750 for Income Support recipients. One at the end of March and the second in July. Payments to Support Households Fact Sheet - Australia.gov.au Newstart increased with additional $550 per fortnight coronavirus supplement. Includes permanent…
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2022 Federal Budget on 29 March 2022. Some of the notable announcements from the Federal Budget 2022 for Australians include a temporary reduction in the fuel excise and a further…
There is no doubt that lending in Australia has changed dramatically over the past year, with near-mainstream lending becoming the fastest-growing sector and lenders beginning to see the rise of the "super prime" borrowers. Given the banks have taken a…
