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Katie Barrett | JP Mortgages
Specialising in first home buyers 🏡
Refinances | Building | Investment loans
Based in Adelaide, lending Australia wide
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09/09/2026

Rentvesting could get you into the market sooner.
One of the biggest things holding first home buyers back isn't affordability everywhere, it's affordability in the specific suburb they want to live in. Rentvesting is a strategy worth knowing about if that sounds familiar.
The idea is simple, you keep renting in the area you actually want to live in, and buy your first property somewhere more affordable instead. That gets you into the market and building equity years sooner than waiting to save enough for your dream suburb, and that first property can keep working for you as an investment down the track.
It's not the right approach for everyone, it depends on your goals and your finances, but it's worth understanding as an option.
Book a chat with me, link in bio.🔗

07/09/2026

What a lender actually looks at in your bank statements.
I want to say this gently, because I know money stuff can bring up a lot of feelings. If you looked at this list and thought "that's me, all of it", please don't spiral. You are genuinely not alone, and none of this means you've done something wrong.
Most people haven't been taught how to budget in a way that actually works for their life, and habits like buy now pay later or a bit of overspending sneak in without anyone sitting them down to explain the impact. Lenders aren't expecting a flawless bank statement, they're looking for a pattern that makes sense, and there is almost always a way to build toward that from wherever you're starting.
If any of this feels close to home, you don't have to sort it out on your own before reaching out.
That's genuinely what I'm here for, let's have a chat and figure out where you actually stand, together.
Book a chat with me, link in bio.

03/09/2026

Your downsizing checklist, save this for later. ✅

Downsizing sounds simple in theory, sell the big place, buy something smaller, right? In practice there's a lot to line up, and a good chunk of it isn't about packing boxes, it's about getting your finances and your timeline sorted first.
I've put together twelve things worth thinking about before you list, from decluttering and getting a valuation, right through to bridging finance, strata fees if you're moving into an apartment or townhouse, and lining up your conveyancer, agent, and broker.

Would a downloadable version of this checklist be useful, something you could save and work through at your own pace?
Let me know in the comments, or if you'd rather just talk it through, book a chat with me, link in bio.
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02/09/2026

Sometimes the simplest reviews say the most.

Kane's broking experience with me was straightforward from start to finish. No jargon, no chasing, just clear communication the whole way through.

That's exactly how I want every client to feel, supported and never left guessing what's happening next.

Thank you Kane for the kind words and for trusting me with your broking needs.

If you're after a broker who makes the process easy, book a chat with me. Link in bio.

01/09/2026

From rental appraisal to loan approval, here’s exactly how it works.

Amy comes out and values your current property, giving you a realistic weekly rent based on what’s happening in the market right now. That number comes straight to me, and I use it to work out your borrowing capacity for the new property, factoring in that rental income. Once you’ve found your next home, Amy starts the process of finding a tenant for the one you’re leaving. Settlement day, you’ve got a new home and an investment property working for you.

Two properties, one clear process, and a great way to build long term wealth without giving up what you’ve already got.

Thinking about upsizing or downsizing and keeping your current place as a rental? Book a time with me, link in bio.

31/08/2026

Offset account vs redraw facility, which one actually suits your home loan?

These two home loan features get mixed up all the time, and it's easy to see why, they can achieve a similar result but work in completely different ways.

An offset account is linked to your everyday banking and reduces the interest on your home loan daily, based on whatever balance is sitting in there. You keep full access to your money, which makes it a great option if you're actively saving or want flexibility. It usually comes with a small annual fee.

A redraw facility works differently. It's built directly into your mortgage, and it lets you access any extra repayments you've made, without needing a separate account. It's often free or low cost, though some lenders place limits on how much or how often you can withdraw.

Neither feature is automatically better, it comes down to how you bank and what you want your money doing day to day. If you're refinancing soon or reviewing your current home loan, this is exactly the kind of detail worth checking. Book a chat with me, link in bio.

29/08/2026

You don't need 20% to buy your first home.

It's one of the most common things I hear from first home buyers, "we're not ready, we haven't saved 20% yet." And for a lot of people, that belief is the only thing actually standing between them and their first home.

The truth is there are several pathways into the market with a lot less than 20% down. Some are backed by low deposit schemes, some work through lenders' mortgage insurance, and some involve a guarantor or shared equity arrangement. Which one makes sense depends entirely on your situation.

If you've been putting off even asking the question because you think you're not ready, that's exactly the conversation worth having. Book a chat with me, link in bio.

27/08/2026

Five signs it's time to refinance.

A lot of people wait years longer than they need to before reviewing their home loan, usually because refinancing feels like a big, complicated decision. It doesn't have to be.

Here's what I'd flag as the five signs worth paying attention to. Your fixed rate is about to roll off. It's been more than two years since you last checked your rate against what's out there. Your circumstances have changed, whether that's income, family, or goals. You're paying for loan features you don't actually use. Or there's equity sitting in your home that could be put to work.

If even one of these sounds like you, it's worth a conversation. Refinancing isn't starting over, it's simply catching up to where you already are. Book a chat with me, link in bio. 🔗

26/08/2026

You could be sitting on your next deposit already.

One of the questions I get asked most often is "how much equity do I actually have, and what can I do with it?" It's a great question, and for a lot of people the answer is more encouraging than they expect.

Here's a simple way to think about it. If your home is worth $750,000 and you owe $450,000, you're sitting on $300,000 in equity. Depending on your lender and your overall position, a portion of that can often be used toward your next deposit, without having to sell.🏡

Everyone's numbers look a little different, which is why it's worth having an actual conversation about yours rather than guessing. Book a chat with me, link in bio.🔗

Address

35 Old Coach Road
Aldinga, SA
5173

Telephone

+61421599884

Website

https://linktr.ee/KatieBarrettMortgageBroker

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