Could refinancing be the key to savings?
Whether it’s automating our savings accounts or opting for homemade coffee rather than a takeaway, all of us have our tips and tricks for...
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Paul Jarvis
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Explaining multi-offset accounts
An increasingly common practice in many people’s daily budgeting is to ‘bucket’ money into different accounts for specific purposes. For...
Paul Jarvis
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Gambling on interest rates? Don’t get caught out
For house hunters, particularly those looking to buy their first home, this year has presented unique opportunities to enter the housing...
Paul Jarvis
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
Finding the best loan for your first home
Here are a few of the key factors to consider when deciding what home loan is right for your first home.
Paul Jarvis
- Jul 4, 2020
- 5 min
Common questions about buying your first home
Here we cover some of the most common questions we hear from first home buyers when it comes to finding the perfect property.
Paul Jarvis
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
Different ways to buy your first home
Most people picture buying their first home at auction, but there's a range of ways to buy property and each has advantages and challenges.
Paul Jarvis
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
Is now the time to refinance?
Having an awareness of how your loan structure is working for you can help you decide when it's time to look for a better option.
Paul Jarvis
- Feb 28, 2020
- 5 min
Offset vs redraw: How should I structure my home loan?
Trying to decide whether to go for an offset account or a redraw facility on your home loan? Read now to find out what these options mean.
Paul Jarvis
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Give your finances a New Year health check
If your New Year's Resolution is to take control of your finances, here's a few steps to give your finances a health check in 2020.
Paul Jarvis
- Nov 14, 2019
- 3 min
What to do with your house once you’ve decided to move
Once you’ve decided it’s time to move on to a new home, the next question to consider is what to do with your existing property.
Paul Jarvis
- Oct 8, 2019
- 4 min
Outgrown your home? The big question is: renovate or relocate?
Before you take a sledgehammer to the living room wall, learn about renovation finance works and how to ensure it’s the best choice for you.
Paul Jarvis
- Aug 18, 2019
- 3 min
Your Guide to Investment Property Loans
There are certain things to look out for when selecting and applying for a loan for your investment property. Here we look at the main...
Paul Jarvis
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
How an offset account could cut years off your home loan
Looking for ways to pay off your mortgage in record time? Whether you’re a seasoned investor or buying your first home, an offset loan...
Paul Jarvis
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Six mistakes business owners make when taking out a business loan
A small business loan can be invaluable when you’re establishing your business or when an unforeseen setback occurs, but you don’t want a...
Paul Jarvis
- Mar 5, 2019
- 2 min
How a bank calculates a business risk
Just like you, banks are in business – and they don’t succeed by making bad deals. When they consider your loan application, they’re...
Paul Jarvis
- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Understanding which home loan features are right for you
Loans are by no means ‘one size fits all.’ Different loan types suit different age groups, different living situations and even different...
Paul Jarvis
- Jan 14, 2019
- 3 min
Commercial and asset finance 101
Many mortgage brokers can help with your home loan and your business loan. There are several types of commercial and asset finance, so...
Paul Jarvis
- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
Navigating a home loan when you’re new to Australia
Mortgage brokers, loan pre-approval, fixed versus variable rate loans, stamp duty, conveyancing…..if you’re new to Australia, the...
Paul Jarvis
- Oct 3, 2018
- 2 min
What you can borrow, or what you should borrow?
The amount you can borrow and the amount you should borrow are sometimes two very different things. Before you apply for a home loan, it...
Paul Jarvis
- Sep 22, 2018
- 2 min
Confused about home loan pre -approvals?
If you are confused about home loan pre-approvals? Follow these four steps. Ready to buy a property? You’ll need to show the seller you...
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