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Are your tax liabilities up to date?

August 30, 2018

Many small businesses have previously treated the ATO as an overdraft or line of credit to fund their business when cash flow has been tight. While this was never a great idea, it is now worse than…

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Why Rent?

August 27, 2018

Did you know that with current interest rates (based on an interest rate of 3.75%) each $100 per week in rent you pay may support a loan of about $95,000? So, if you’re paying $400 a week rent you…

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Why should I use a broker? I can find a good deal myself

July 31, 2018

There are lots of places on the internet that provide comparisons, you can troll the net yourself and visit lots of lender websites, or you can go old school and visit a branch of all your local…

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Is Lenders Mortgage Insurance the best investment you can make?

June 25, 2018

There are several ways to borrow to buy a home – but the two most common are save the 20% deposit that most lenders require or buy Lenders Mortgage Insurance. There are other options, have a look at…

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Planning to buy a property off the plan?

April 24, 2018

An off the plan purchase takes place where a developer needs to pre-sell units in order to obtain finance for their development. Often you will find that these units are offered at a discount to the…

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What is Afterpay?

December 13, 2017

As we head rapidly into Christmas, the temptation to use AfterPay as a means of paying for goods is tempting for many. After all, its just like lay-by except you already have the goods, right? Wrong!

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Business Insurance Premium Loans

November 10, 2017

David introduces you to a new service from Regional Finance Solutions.

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What’s up with interest rates? Is it time to lock them in?

July 31, 2017

Recent market events and analyst talk appears to be pointing towards rate rises. What’s behind this?

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Changes to Investment Loans

July 6, 2017

Important information regarding interest only investment property loans

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Buying Property in your Self Managed Super Fund

June 26, 2017

Buying property inside your superannuation has become an increasingly popular investment strategy. This eBook guides you through all the complexities and legalities. Combining expertise in financial…

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Short term unsecured business loans

May 24, 2017

If you are in business for yourself no doubt that your email box, social media pages, and mail box have been overflowing with offers from any number of lenders and brokers offering “short term…

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Smashed Avo Is Not The Problem

May 18, 2017

The poor old avocado is back on the hitlist of “millionaire” property owners, baby boomers and politicians. The apparent lack of ability of would-be homebuyers to give up their avocado, daily coffee…

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$20,000 Accelerated Depreciation of New Assets

May 15, 2017

Wow, only 6 weeks or so to go until June 30, time to do some tax planning before the ATO gets too good a hold on you. Did you know that for many business asset purchases for an amount under $20,000…

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The IOA Loan and how it can help your tax position

May 5, 2017

Disclaimer: The below information is generic in advice. Specific tax advice should be sought from your tax adviser with regard to your own situation and need.

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Does your Mortgage Professional stand out from the Crowd?

March 31, 2017

We like the freedom to choose. It gives us control.

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Franchise Finance

March 20, 2017

Are you looking for a loan or finance to buy an existing franchise, or a new one?

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The "Credit Rating" myth

January 30, 2017

All too often we hear of young people told to go out and get a loan to establish a Credit Rating, but is it true?

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How much can I borrow?

November 11, 2016

This is a question that we get asked almost every day, and while the answer is often really simple, for others it is more complicated. There are two limits on how much you can borrow – how much have…

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