With many bank branches closing around the country, consumers are relying more and more on brokers for advice, particularly when it comes to obtaining a home, business or personal loan. In some parts of Australia, people are travelling more than 500 kilometres to reach their nearest bank, and this lack of personal service is a […]

Deciding to stop working for someone else and starting your own business can be a challenge, but a highly rewarding one. In many instances you will also need some financial support to establish the business by taking out a small business loan. A finance broker is best placed to navigate you through the necessary processes

With the world open again after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Australians are getting the travel bug and planning holidays overseas or in our own beautiful backyard. Some people may have been able to put away savings with travel restricted during the COVID lockdown era and that will help them have

With the days getting shorter and the nights cooler, these are sure signs that winter is coming. How prepared is your home for the colder weather? If there is a great deal of maintenance to be done, a finance broker can assist if you need additional funds for home improvements. Is it time for a

In these times of cost-of-living challenges and higher interest rates for borrowers, many Australians are struggling to make ends meet. People, particularly if they are living beyond their means, can be overwhelmed by their debts and if they are repaying loans they can find themselves missing monthly repayments. This difficult situation can lead to an

Brokers remain in big demand! The latest Industry Intelligence Service (IIS) report released by the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has found the number of brokers has increased 5.2 per cent to 19,236, exceeding 19,000 for the first time since the IIS research commenced. The 15th edition of this report covered the six-month period from 1 April

Are you thinking about buying a new home in the near future? If so, now is the time to start saving! With house prices always on the rise, it’s important to have enough saved up in order to make your dream of a new house a reality. But saving for a house can be difficult

Are you in the market for a home loan? If so, it is important to understand the difference between fixed and variable home loans. Knowing which one is right for your financial situation can be tricky, but with some research and help from your mortgage broker, you’ll have no problem finding the best home loan