Can you borrow to grow your business?

If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, growing your business can be a challenge.  You may find your expansion plans are hindered by irregular cash-flow, insufficient or out-dated equipment, or business premises that are just too small.  Sometimes you may even find yourself missing out on opportunities because you simply don’t have the money… View Article

Do you need to refinance your home loan?

If you’ve only taken out your home loan in the last few years, refinancing is probably the last thing on your mind. But having a set-and-forget attitude to your home loan is not ideal!

How to avoid paying too much interest

Many people don’t think twice about paying interest on everything they purchase. For a lot of people, it’s just the price they have to pay for convenience and getting the things they want in life. But does paying interest always make sense? If you’re not very careful, the interest you pay can end up costing… View Article

The Extra Costs of Buying a New Home

When you finally get your deposit together, it’s really easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to budget for the other costs associated with buying your home, so here’s a quick checklist of things to include when planning your finances for your big move.

What is Comprehensive Credit Reporting?

In March last year, an amendment was made to the Privacy Act 1988, which allowed regulation reforms to be applied to the way credit-related personal information can be collected about you by lenders.

What’s the right type of loan for your property investment

When it comes to financing your investment property, there are several different options that you can use.  Choosing the right one will depend on your investment structure and strategy, but there’s no need to spend days or even weeks researching the options.  Here are the most popular loan types used by property investors in Australia… View Article