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The Good Broker Co I specialise in Mortgages and Asset Finance. Let me save you time by finding the best deal.

Ever heard the term Loan-to-Value Ratio, or LVR? It’s a key number to know when you're looking at home loans.Simply put,...
28/08/2026

Ever heard the term Loan-to-Value Ratio, or LVR? It’s a key number to know when you're looking at home loans.
Simply put, your LVR is the percentage of the property's value that you need to borrow. For example, if you buy a home valued at $500,000 and borrow $400,000, your LVR sits at 80%.
Here is why that number matters to you:
💰 Better rates: A lower LVR means you’ve put down a larger deposit, which could open the door to more competitive interest rates.
🛡️ Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): If your LVR is above 80%, you may need to pay LMI. This is an extra cost that protects the lender, not you.
📏 Borrowing power: Your LVR plays a big role in how comfortable a lender is with your application and how much they are willing to let you borrow.
If you want to calculate your potential LVR or see how it impacts your options, let’s have a chat.

*Source: Money.com.au

Helping a loved one buy their first home as a guarantor is incredibly generous.It can get them onto the property ladder ...
26/08/2026

Helping a loved one buy their first home as a guarantor is incredibly generous.
It can get them onto the property ladder much sooner with a smaller deposit, but it’s vital to understand how it impacts your own financial future.
Acting as a guarantor can affect your borrowing capacity for future loans, as lenders factor that responsibility into your financial profile. It’s an important piece of the puzzle for everyone involved.
Contact us via our website if you're exploring this option or want to understand what it means for your own plans down the track.
Let's chat to map out your options together.
Visit our website here 👉 www.thegoodbrokerco.com.au

Spring is one week away.If you've been planning to get pre-approval before you start looking at properties, now is the t...
24/08/2026

Spring is one week away.

If you've been planning to get pre-approval before you start looking at properties, now is the time to act.

A pre-approval in your pocket means you can move quickly when the right place comes up.

Visit our website to learn more about how we can help lock in your pre-approval. Talk to us today.

Visit our website here 👉 www.thegoodbrokerco.com.au

The dust has settled on the federal budget, but what do the property tax changes mean for you? According to the Australi...
19/08/2026

The dust has settled on the federal budget, but what do the property tax changes mean for you? According to the Australian Government Budget Factsheet, a new dual system is coming into play:
Existing investors: If you bought before 12 May 2026, your negative gearing is locked in and CGT discounts apply to growth in value up until July 2027.
Buying established now: You can still secure the 50% CGT discount on growth until 1 July 2027. Negative gearing will wrap up next June.
Buying a new build: Brand-new properties are exempt from the changes, keeping full negative gearing and CGT perks permanently.
The transitional window is open, but navigating the rules takes some planning.
Visit our website today to learn more about investment loans. Let’s chat about your next move.

www.thegoodbrokerco.com.au/home-loans/investment-loans/

Happy National Finance Brokers Day!Today we celebrate the people who read loan documents and who sit on hold with lender...
19/08/2026

Happy National Finance Brokers Day!

Today we celebrate the people who read loan documents and who sit on hold with lenders so you don't have to, and who genuinely get excited when your application gets approved.

We care about your goals as much as you do.

And we're glad you found us.

With Father’s Day around the corner, why not think a little bigger?We’re talking about the things that make weekends wor...
18/08/2026

With Father’s Day around the corner, why not think a little bigger?
We’re talking about the things that make weekends worth waiting for. Whether your family adventures need a boat, a caravan, or a new motorbike, we’re here to help make it happen.
As loan experts, we help find the right finance to fit your lifestyle and your budget.

Attention self-employed buyers. 💼Lenders are officially looking for your latest 2025–26 tax data. If your business had a...
31/07/2026

Attention self-employed buyers. 💼
Lenders are officially looking for your latest 2025–26 tax data. If your business had a strong financial year, finalising your paperwork right now is the ultimate way to boost your borrowing power before the spring rush.
Let's work together and get you market-ready. 💬

Many finance delays happen simply because something wasn’t ready — an old tax return, a missing BAS, bank statements tha...
30/07/2026

Many finance delays happen simply because something wasn’t ready — an old tax return, a missing BAS, bank statements that need to be downloaded.

The thing is though, you ✨might not ✨even need them to secure finance.

Chat to about low and no document loan options.

The old rules are out 💥 Buying your first home in Australia could be easier with the 5% Deposit Scheme.The scheme enabl...
29/07/2026

The old rules are out 💥 Buying your first home in Australia could be easier with the 5% Deposit Scheme.
The scheme enables eligible participants to buy with a 5% deposit and pay ZERO lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), but there’s more:
Unlimited Spots: No more 1st of July rush or waitlists. Apply when you are ready.
No Income Caps: There are no salary limits for first-home buyers.
Ready to see if you qualify?
Talk to us today. 💬

Being busy is easy, but as we all know being productive is much harder 😄There’s always something urgent, and the importa...
28/07/2026

Being busy is easy, but as we all know being productive is much harder 😄

There’s always something urgent, and the important stuff is always quietly wait in the background 💬

What’s your productivity tip?

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