Find Out the February RBA Decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has met for the first time this year and decided to keep the official cash rate on hold. Flat economic data for the last quarter of 2018 will most likely motivate the RBA to…
Now is the time to make your voice heard! Support our national campaign.
Dear Member, Please click here to see a media release distributed a short time ago. The Royal Commission has signalled changes that could threaten your business. We have been preparing for this since the release of the Interim Report in September 2018,…
Customers Pay While the Big Banks Profit
Dear Member, Herewith, the MFAA’s media release in response to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. We will provide further communications in the coming days. Customers pay while the big…
Boom Shakalak! The year that was…
Happy New Year! Even though it is the end of January, we have had fun reflecting on 2018 and have loved helping our clients achieve their property goals and look forward to a doing it all again (and more!) in…
Does a Lower Rate Sound Better?
We have been offered some special rates from a lender for a short time only: 3.59% (comparison rate 3.6%*) – Basic owner occupied product with LVR up to 70%; or 3.69% (comparison rate 4.08%*) – includes offset and free accounts with LVR…
Make Your Voice Be Heard!
You might have heard the Government is going to be making some decisions soon regarding mortgage brokers, including the possibility that you may need to pay for my services in the future. If you feel I’ve done a good job…
2019 Property Goals, Managing Christmas Debts and Refinancing IO Loans
Welcome to our January Newsletter Happy New Year! It’s time to catch up on property market activity, home value movements and the latest interest rate and lending news. Smart ways to manage your Christmas debts Did your Christmas spending get…
Top 7 Financial New Year Resolutions to Make
The turn of the year is a great time to give yourself a health check and makeover – financially and personally. First up it’s best – before you go beating yourself up about all the inadequate results or things you should…
Why Buy This Holiday Season, Getting Ready for an RBA Rate Rise, and Common Mistakes of First Home Buyers
Welcome to our December Newsletter With Christmas just days away, we’d like to send our very best wishes to you and your family for a happy and safe holiday season. 5 common mistakes of first home buyers Underestimating costs and…
How to Save for a Home Deposit
Saving a house deposit calls for a “sure and steady” approach. An important starting point is to develop a savings plan you can comfortably live with. Ideally, your savings plan should adopt a two-pronged approach – combining regular saving backed…