5 May 2026
What Is Lenders Mortgage Insurance and How to Avoid It
LMI explained: what lenders mortgage insurance costs, how it's calculated, and when you can avoid it.
3 May 2026
Offset Account vs Redraw Facility: Which One Suits You?
Offset vs redraw: two ways to reduce mortgage interest explained for Australian borrowers.
1 May 2026
Cash Rate May Hit 4.35% as Major Banks Hold the Line on May Hike
Major banks hold firm on May rate hike despite softer CPI, while investor lending hits record highs and Perth leads the market.
1 May 2026
Using Equity in Your Home to Buy an Investment Property
How home equity works as a pathway to property investment – and what lenders actually assess before they'll let you use it.
1 May 2026
Broker Notes #4: Cash Rate May Hit 4.35% as Major Banks Hold the Line
Major banks hold firm on May rate hike despite softer CPI, while investor lending hits record highs and Perth leads the market.
29 April 2026
The Costs First Home Buyers Forget Beyond the Deposit
The upfront costs of buying your first home go well beyond saving a deposit – here's what to budget for.
27 April 2026
When Does It Actually Make Sense to Refinance?
How to know when refinancing your home loan will genuinely save you money – and when it won't.
24 April 2026
Another Rate Hike Looms as Low-Deposit Mortgage Surge Hits Record
APRA confirms 63% surge in 5% deposit home loans as RBA signals May rate hike is near certain
24 April 2026
Broker Notes #3: Another Rate Hike Looms as Low-Deposit Mortgage Surge Hits Record
APRA confirms 63% surge in 5% deposit home loans as RBA signals May rate hike is near certain