Who Doesn’t Like a Happy Ending?
Latest News From the Dog House. Well that week shot past me in the blink of an eye. One minute it was Monday morning and I was napping and farting in Doug’s office. The next minute it was Friday evening and I was napping and farting at home! It was nice to have Graeme and […]
Property Investors Can Get a Loan If They Know Where to Go
Some property investors may have been spooked by recent decisions by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) which seeks to curb lending to property investors. But, for investors, every cloud has a silver lining. With many banks now turning their back on property investors, savvy investors are returning to a source of funding they used […]
Want an Interest Rate Cut? Don’t Hold Your Breath
The Reserve Bank meets in a few days, already we are getting speculation on the future for interest rates. If you are holding out for a cut in interest rates, you may be disappointed. But the good news is that interest rates are likely to remain low for a considerable time. On Wednesday, there were […]
7 Tips to Making a Profit from Cool Markets
I am in Perth. It is 3.00am and I cannot sleep. So, what do all good mortgage brokers do in such instances? Reflect on the diverse nature of Australia’s property markets and where best to invest of course! According to RP Data, Perth property declined 0.4 per cent last month. And, conversations with WA colleagues […]
Snow in the Office!
Today’s News from the Kennel Simone had her first encounter with snow this week! It’s funny the impact the white stuff had on the office. Graeme is originally from Manchester, saw lots of snow – hates the stuff. Simone’s family came to Australia via Indonesia – loves the stuff. Talking of love, Chris’ wedding […]
Mortgage Broking Careers Seminar Melbourne 29 July
Are you looking to own your own business with a great income? Then come to our mortgage broking industry seminar on Wednesday, 29th July at 6.00pm in Melbourne Docklands. The property boom has created strong demand for mortgage brokers. If you: like finding solutions for clients enjoy consulting to find the right bank for the right client […]
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Yes, The Screw Has Turned
You heard it here first. In May I said that the screws were being turned to cool down lending on investor properties. You can read this by clicking here. Now, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported that the number of home loan approvals fell by 6.1 per cent in May. Financial regulators have expressed concern […]
They’re Leaving on Jet Planes
Crikey these school holidays really play havoc with my schedule. A couple of us and Graeme have been juggling careers and family this week. It’s never easy being a snag – which is why the only ones that interest me are those that I can eat. Mortgage broking really is a growth industry – which is […]