12 September 2026
Broker Notes #19: All Four Major Banks Now Expect Another RBA Rate Rise
All four major banks now expect another RBA rate rise as consumer sentiment falls and investors sell at a record pace.
11 September 2026
What Changes When You Turn Your Home Into an Investment Property
Renting out your first home changes your loan, tax position and borrowing power. What to sort out before you move out.
10 September 2026
Market Cycles – September 2026: Housing Downturn Reaches 93% of Capital City Suburbs
Australian home values fell 0.9% in August as the property downturn spread to 93% of capital city suburbs.
7 September 2026
What Happens to Your Repayments When Your Fixed Rate Ends
Most fixed loans roll onto a higher revert rate. What changes when your fixed term ends and the options to consider first.
5 September 2026
Broker Notes #18: Home Values Fall for a Fifth Month as Affordability Hits a Record Low
Home values fell 0.9% in August as affordability hit a record low and mortgage lending growth slowed to a three-year low.
3 September 2026
Refinancing With Less Than 20% Equity: What Changes and Costs
Falling values have pushed some loans back above 80% LVR. What changes when you refinance with less than 20% equity.
30 August 2026
How Car Loans and Buy Now Pay Later Affect Your Borrowing Power
How lenders treat car loans, novated leases, buy now pay later and credit card limits, and what each $100 a month costs you.
29 August 2026
Broker Notes #17: Three Major Banks Now Tip Another Rate Rise After July Inflation
July inflation eased to 3.5% but core prices held at 3.6%, and three major banks now forecast another rate rise.
26 August 2026
How Lenders Assess Rental Income When You Apply for a Loan
Most lenders only count part of your rent. How rental income is shaded, verified and weighed against the assessed repayment.