For years there have been various commentators saying we have a bubble about to burst. They compare Australian housing with real estate in other parts of the world, however they often fail to recognise fundamental differences between the respective regions, for example we have much higher population growth and housing demand in Australia, and better […]
4 ways to crash the market (and why we’re protected)
Why use a broker?
Mortgage brokers originate more than half (approximately 55%) of all home loans and investment loans now. [1] This compares to the early 1990’s where broker market share was only around 15%. (you can learn more about the background to the industry here) Brokers tend to deliver superior choice, service/expertise and relationships, which explains our popularity. […]
Ethics over outcomes
(and what the Royal Commission means for you) The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was established on 14 December 2017. Following the enquiry, Commissioner Hayne is submitting an interim report in September 2018, and this will be followed by a final report in February 2019. The industry will […]