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The Two Pillars of Home Loan Approval: What Lenders Really Look For
When you apply for a home loan, many borrowers assume it's all about their credit score or employment history. While these factors matter, lenders primarily focus on two fundamental questions: Do you have enough skin in the game? And can you afford the repayments?

Josh Jackman
Nov 244 min read
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Major Changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme from October 2025
The Australian Government has announced significant expansions to the Home Guarantee Scheme that will transform home ownership opportunities for first home buyers across the country. Starting 1 October 2025, these changes will make it easier than ever for eligible buyers to enter the property market with as little as a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Steve Dart
Oct 95 min read
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Investment Property? It’s Easier Than You Think!
Notice clients asking about rental yields or mentioning property investment? Simply suggest they have a quick chat with us before making any

Steve Dart
Jan 244 min read
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An LMI waiver? Your job could be the answer
With lending criteria seemingly continuing to tighten up, there have been some recent announcements that will come as great news to potentia

Steve Dart
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Is your Pre-Approval Really Approved?
Here is a list of questions to ask when ensuring your home loan pre-approval before making an offer to buy a home.

Steve Dart
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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2032 Olympics: Will the Brisbane property market take the gold?
We recently heard some exciting news in Brisbane; the Olympics are coming to town for 2032. After winning the majority vote, the sunshine...

Tony Duncan
Aug 16, 20216 min read
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The Brisbane Property Market- Is the 'bull run' here?
Despite going into recession only mid last year, the Australian property market has recovered well and is positioned with a strong...

Tony Duncan
Mar 16, 20214 min read
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Holiday Investing- Should the dream become a reality?
As the holiday season enters full swing, we weigh up the pro's and con's of buying a holiday home. With plenty of obviously great...

Tony Duncan
Dec 10, 20206 min read
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Your Super Early Release- how does it affect your future finance?
To super or not to super...that is a the 2020 question...

Tony Duncan
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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