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07/04/2026

Are you protecting your bank and leaving yourself vulnerable?

Did you feel a sense of relief when you finally sorted out all of the details and contracts for your loan? You took out home and contents insurance, you arranged for a cheque to cover the last few costs at settlement.

And you saw the paperwork for the Lenders Mortgage Insurance so you're all covered in case you can't repay your mortgage, right? Wrong!

Many borrowers make the tremendous mistake of assuming that Lenders Mortgage Insurance is their safety net in case of unexpected circumstances. This mistake could cost you the farm, and maybe even a few chickens.

LMI

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is designed to protect your lender or your bank - not you. Unless you were able to fork over more than 20% of the purchase price, chances are your lender would have required you to talk out LMI.

LMI doesn't provide any assistance to you if you become unable to repay your mortgage. It won't kick in if you break your leg, or if you suddenly lose your job. LMI will not provide for your family in the event of your untimely death.

Lenders Mortgage Insurance is just that - insurance for your lender. This is designed to protect your lender in case you don't make your repayments. If the lender is forced to sell your property in order to recover their money - they want to make sure that they won't lose out if the selling price is not as much as what you paid. This is especially relevant if you only paid a small deposit.

Personal Insurance

There are an enormous variety of insurance products on the market that protect you from all sorts of misfortune.

Life Insurance will provide financial assistance to your family in the event that you suddenly pass away or become permanently disabled. There are many insurers out there so it's worth comparing lots of different Life Insurance products to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Income Protection Insurance is a safety net in case you become unable to work due to illness or injury, and sometimes because of involuntary redundancy. This can be very helpful for those who are self-employed - would you be able to keep up your loan repayments if you weren't working for a few months?

Trauma or Crisis insurance is another option that you can investigate, which will help you out in a variety of sticky situations.

The important thing to understand is - you have plenty of options. There are lots of insurance products out there that protect you from the unexpected. But LMI is not one of them - unless you're a lender.

04/04/2026

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to home loans. Make sure you choose a loan with the features and benefits that are right for you.

Here's a guide to common loan features and benefits.

1) Interest only repayments

You only pay the interest on the loan, not the principal, usually for the first one to five years although some lenders offer longer terms.

Many lenders give borrowers the option of a further interest-only period. Because you're not paying off the principal, your monthly repayments are lower.

These loans are especially popular with investors who pay off the principal when the property is sold, having achieved capital growth.

2) Extra repayments

If you pay more than the required regular repayment, the extra amount is deducted from the principal. This not only reduces the amount you owe but lowers the amount of interest you repay.

Making extra repayments regularly, even small ones, is the best way to pay off your home loan quicker and save on interest charges.

3) Weekly or fortnightly repayments

Instead of a regular monthly repayment, you pay off your home loan weekly or fortnightly. This can suit people who are paid on a weekly or fortnightly basis, and will save you money because you end up making more payments in a year, cutting the life of the loan.

4) Redraw facility

This allows you to access any extra repayments you have made. Knowing you have access to funds can provide peace of mind. Be aware lenders may charge a redraw fee and have a minimum redraw amount.

5) Repayment holiday

You can take a complete break from repayments, or make reduced repayments, for an agreed period of time. This can be useful for travel, maternity leave or a career change.

6) Offset account

This is a savings account linked to your home loan. Any money paid into the savings account is deducted from the balance of your home loan before interest is calculated. The more money you save, the lower your regular home loan repayments.

You can access your savings in the usual way, by EFTPOS and ATMs. This is a great way to reduce your loan interest, as well as eliminate the tax bill on your savings. Lenders provide partial as well as 100% offset accounts.

Be aware the account may have higher monthly fees or require a minimum balance.

7) Direct debit

Your lender automatically draws repayments from a chosen bank account. Apart from ensuring there is enough cash in the account, you don't have to worry about making repayments.

8) All in one home loan

This combines a home loan with a cheque, savings and credit card account. You can have your salary paid into it directly. By keeping cash in the account for as long as possible each month you can reduce the principal and interest charges.

Used with discipline, the all-in-one feature offers both flexibility and interest savings. Interest rates charged to these loans can be higher.

9) Professional package

Home loans over a certain value are offered at a discounted rate, combined with discounted fees on other banking services.

These can be attractively priced, but if you don't use the banking services you may be better off with a basic variable loan.

10) Portable loans

If you sell your current property and buy somewhere else you can take your home loan with you. This can save time and set-up fees, but you may incur other charges.

01/04/2026

Are a few unfamiliar words stopping you from building wealth?

Are you thinking about dipping your foot in with property investment, but don't really know where to start? There is a lot of information out there, but many first-time investors become overwhelmed by all the technical stuff.

Don't panic though - here is a list of some of the most common phrases to do with property investment - and they have been de-mystified for you.

Capital gain

Capital gain occurs when the property increases in value, over and above what you paid for it, and what you have spent on repayments, improvements and additional costs.

So if you purchased a property for $200,000, and you spent $40,000 on improvements, and $50,000 on repayments - then you sold the property for $350,000, your gross capital gain would be $60,000.

Equity

Equity is the difference between what you owe on your loan, and how much your property is worth. You can build equity by investing in property that is likely to increase in value, while you work to reduce your loan amount.

If you purchase a property for $300,000 and you put down a $30,000 deposit you would owe $270,000. Therefore you have $30,000 equity in the property.

Investment Strategy

Your investment strategy is the plan that you make, taking into account your financial goals. Are you looking for a way to get a quick win - and only plan to focus on short term gain? Or are you looking to build an investment portfolio over a number of years or decades?

This could be something to discuss with your accountant or financial planner, as well as your mortgage broker.

Interest only loans

Interest only loans allow you to borrow money and only repay the interest for a specific period of time. Usually the interest only period lasts from 1 to 5 years.

These loans are helpful if you're focussing on short term gain, and plan to sell the property within the first few years.

Introductory rate loans

'Honeymoon rate' loans offer a lower interest rate for a short period at the beginning of the loan, before you return to standard variable interest rates.

These loans can be attractive for owner builders, or those planning to achieve a short term gain on their investment. The lower repayments mean that you could pay more off your loan balance in the short term.

Line of credit

A line of credit is a pre-approved amount of money that you can borrow when you need it - either as a lump sum or in small portions.

This option is popular with experienced investors, who are always on the lookout for their next property purchase, and need to be able to move quickly.

Redraw facility

A redraw facility allows you to make extra repayments against your loan, and then take the money back later if you need it. This is a great feature for people buying and selling multiple investment properties.

All in one accounts

All in one accounts are designed so that all of your income goes to the one place, and the account is used for your loan as well as all of your expenses.

Because everything goes into this account, the amount that you owe will be reduced. Be sure to look into all of the fees involved with this option.

Offset account

An offset account is a savings account linked with your loan which reduces the interest you pay. Your lender will take your savings into account and deduct this figure from what you owe before calculating your interest.

Construction loans

If you're building a home and you don't need to borrow the full amount upfront, a construction loan allows you to only pay interest on the amount that you have spent.

Bridging finance

Bridging finance is designed to help you purchase one property before you sell the other. Once you sell the old property, the funds are paid straight into the loan for the new property.

The danger here is, if you don't sell the old property as quickly as you thought, you will be responsible for servicing a much larger loan.

Of course, there's so much more to think about when you start looking for an investment property. But armed with some of the lingo - you will be an expert in no time.

28/03/2026

Do you wish that your superannuation was growing as quickly as the value of your home?

Did you know that you might be able to use your superannuation to invest in real estate? Many Australians have started very lucrative property portfolios with a single purchase using their superannuation.

But how does it work?

Here is how to invest in property via a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)

Step 1 - Set it up

The first step is to set up your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), which will take some time and you will need to consult your Accountant or Financial Planner to get their input.

This option doesn't suit everyone so it's vital to make sure that investing in property through SMSF is the best fit for your personal situation.

Step 2 - Roll over your existing super

If you need to roll your super over into a SMSF, this could take a month or so. Don't go looking for an investment property to buy until you have your SMSF set up with the funds rolled over.

Step 3 - Look into Trusts

Ask your Accountant or Financial Planner about setting up a trust before you take out a loan for the investment property.

The idea is to set things up so that the loan is only secured against the investment property, rather than throwing your family home into the mix.

This way, if something unexpected happens and you can't repay your investment loan, you won't lose your own home too.

Step 4 - Know your limits

Usually when you borrow through a SMSF, the maximum loan amount is 80% of the purchase price, and remember that there will also be purchase costs involved, just like any other property transaction.

Step 5 - Go shopping

Now for the fun part - looking for a property to purchase.

Usually you can choose any sort of residential property to invest in, but make sure you spend plenty of time researching your options, considering the growth that you want to achieve and the sort of tenant you want to attract.

Make sure you shop with your ideal tenant in mind. (Don't look for single bedroom apartments near a university if you only want to rent to a retired couple - you might be barking up the wrong tree!)

Step 6 - Remember the rules

There are a couple of rules about investing in residential property through your SMSF.

Generally speaking, you and your family members cannot live in the property. So if you thought it would be a good idea to purchase an investment as a home for your daughter, you might need to investigate other options.

Secondly, you can maintain the property but you cannot improve it. There could be a few grey areas here (is painting consider improving or maintaining?) but obviously you won't be able to add a second level to the home, or replace the kitchen.

26/03/2026

Some tips to help you buy your next car for less.

Enjoy that new car smell longer.

There is something special about buying a brand new vehicle - the smell... the pristine paint... the purring of a well timed and perfectly balanced motor.
.. So how do you ensure that feeling is not soured as you drive out of the car dealership?

Car dealerships can be a very high pressured sales environment. The salesperson has a number of techniques they will utilise to ensure their bottom line is better than yours.

The most important factor to ensure you obtain a 'good deal' is to do your research before you start negotiating.

When buying a new vehicle, generally a number of individual transactions take place:

1. purchasing your new vehicle,
2. selling your old vehicle, and
3. organising finance.

When negotiating, you should strive to win on each of these transactions.

Before entering negotiations with the salesperson it is recommended you complete the following steps, which are outlined here in my latest factsheet: "Enjoy that new car smell longer!"https://www.mortgageaustralia.com.au/email/files/enjoythatnewcarsmelllonger.pdf

23/03/2026

Would you like to improve the environmental efficiency of your home, save money on your energy bills and increase the value of your property? Our team can help arrange low-rate finance for energy efficient products.

Our partners offer a fast, simple process and access to funds typically within 48 hours. Don�t delay, get in touch today!

20/03/2026

Did you know that your skill and experience in managing a tight budget could make you a better property investor than some big spending high income earners?

We often meet people who are hooked on the good life: living in expensive suburbs, fancy cars, frequent dining out and overseas holidays. You�d be surprised however, at how many don�t have adequate savings for retirement or redundancy, let alone a solid investment plan.

For more details, click here to read my "You may already have what it takes to be a good property investor" article.https://www.mortgageaustralia.com.au/email/files/whatittakestobeagoodpropertyinvestor.pdf

17/03/2026

Introducing 5 great reasons to invest in property today:

Do you sometimes listen to those seasoned property investors and wonder how they got started?

It's quite simple actually - they probably started with just one investment property.

Anyone can realise the dream of achieving your financial goals through property investment.

If you're not sure why you would want to get involved, here are the five best reasons:

1. Financial Independence

Now, more than ever, it's important to make sure you have steps in place if you want to live comfortably in your retirement. The retirement age seems to be increasing, and people are no longer able to rely on the aged pension as a sole source of income.

If you start now you can build a property investment portfolio that will provide you with financial independence - whatever that means to you.

For some people that means one investment property that provides a rental return. For others, it means building a veritable monopoly of investment properties in an apparent bid to conquer the universe.

2. Take control of your own investments

The great thing about investing in property is that you're completely in control of what you purchase, and you can take steps to ensure that you give yourself the best chance of achieving excellent capital growth or rental return figures.

The problem with investing in shares and superannuation is that you aren't able to control fluctuations in the market - your role is very passive.

3. Grow your portfolio as your equity increases

Once you start investing in property, it's sometimes difficult to stop. One investment starts to grow which allows you to purchase another, and before you know it you have a nice little collection of properties making money for you.

4. Capital Growth

If you choose wisely, you should be able to achieve strong capital growth on your investment properties. The key is to choose the right type of property in the right area. This might not be an area where you would choose to live - it just needs to be an area with lots of potential for growth.

5. Rental Income

If you hope to achieve a good rental income from your investment properties, you should purchase carefully, and keep your ideal tenant in mind. If you like the idea of renting to students, make sure you look in areas near a university or very near to public transport. If you would prefer to rent to a family, schools, shopping centres and parks might be more important.

But decide what's most important first: capital growth or rental return. You might not always get a great rental return in an area that has a high level of growth.

13/03/2026

Buying or selling - or even just thinking about it?

We may not have met in person yet, but I thought you would appreciate knowing that I'm always quoting and arranging home loans for people across our suburb.

If you are even remotely thinking about buying or selling, or you are just not sure what your home is worth and how much you can borrow, why not ask me to help you work it out? That way you will know exactly what you can do...and it doesn't cost anything either!

I have access to home loans for just about everyone and every situation so please try me out. It usually only takes a few minutes and the privacy act ensures our conversation is entirely confidential.

A cuppa and a chat

It could be as simple as that.

11/03/2026

If you are a first home buyer - know what you are entitled to:

First home buyers have a range of different entitlements and concessions they may be eligible for. They differ from state to state, and often are dependent on the value of the home you are buying.

There are also various ways that first home buyers can be helped by family members to get into their first home - not just by lending money towards a deposit - which can possibly save thousands in fees when done the right way.

For more details about the ever changing government incentives, read my guide - "Know your entitlements".https://www.mortgageaustralia.com.au/email/files/knowyourentitlements.pdf

08/03/2026

A reverse mortgage definitely is not for everyone, and you certainly need to be aware of the risks.

But in the right circumstances, it can be a good way to boost your income in retirement.

A reverse mortgage is for people over 60 and allows you to borrow money using the equity in your home as security. The loan can be taken as a lump sum, a regular income stream, a line of credit or a combination of these options.

While no income is required to qualify, credit providers are required by law to lend you money responsibly so not everyone will be able to obtain this type of loan.

Interest is charged like any other loan, except you don't have to make repayments while you live in your home - the interest compounds over time and is added to your loan balance. You remain the owner of your house and can stay in it for as long as you want.

You must repay the loan in full (including interest and fees) when you sell your home or die or, in most cases, if you move into aged care.

Some of the risks:

- Interest rates are generally higher than average home loans
- The debt can rise quickly as the interest compounds over the term of the loan - this is the effect of compound interest and is something you need to be aware of before making any decisions
- The loan may affect your pension eligibility
- You may not have enough money left for aged care or other future needs
- If you are the sole owner of the property and someone lives with you, that person may not be able to stay when you die (in some circumstances)
- If you fix your interest rate then the costs to break your agreement can be very high

On 18 September 2012, the Government introduced statutory 'negative equity protection' on all new reverse mortgage contracts. This means you cannot end up owing the lender more than your home is worth (the market value or equity).

To find out more, have a look at the this Government webpage which explains things in more detail:

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/superannuation-and-retirement/income-sources-in-retirement/home-equity-release/reverse-mortgages https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/superannuation-and-retirement/income-sources-in-retirement/home-equity-release/reverse-mortgages

04/03/2026

Avoid these 7 common home buying blunders.

Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase you make, so it's something you want to get right.

Mistakes can be stressful and costly.

Here are the biggest ones buyers make and some tips to help you avoid them.

1) Letting your heart rule your head.

It's often easy to be dispassionate about an investment property but when it comes to your own home, emotions can run high.

Buyers often make the mistake of falling for features in a home or loving a certain location, only to find, once they move in, they have compromised on what they really need.

Arm yourself with a list of non-negotiables - the features you simply must have now or soon down the track, such as extra bedrooms for a growing family, office space for a home business or proximity to public transport. If a property doesn't tick all of your must-haves, keep hunting.

You should also decide whether or not you want to renovate or have a lot of time for maintenance. Heritage properties can win over hearts but often require deep pockets and lots of upkeep. Similarly, a fixer-upper in your price range and preferred location may end up being a money pit you can't really afford.

Look beyond fancy fit-outs and styling - the furnishings will go with the vendors.

Stick to the buying basics - location, price, layout and condition - to decide if the property is right for you.

2) Believing the selling agent is working for you.

Real estate agents are paid by the vendor with commission from the sale. The higher the sale price, the more they put in their pocket.

Don't fall for sales spiels that tempt you to spend more than you can afford or settle for a property that doesn't meet your needs.

Some buyers are levelling the playing field by hiring their own agents to find a property and negotiate the sale. Fees for buying agents vary, but generally they charge for their time, plus take a commission from the sale. If you have no time to house hunt, it may be worth the extra cost.

3) No homework.

There is no such thing as too much research when it comes to property. You should set aside several weeks to get around to as many properties as possible, narrowing your search to three target suburbs when you are ready to buy.

Check out recent sales of comparable properties in the area and build on this research as you go, keeping in mind property prices can move fast in a boom.

You should also find out if there are any amenities and infrastructure planned for the area, such as new roads, public transport, hospitals or schools, which can boost real estate prices.

Another key question is how long the property has been on the market.

If looking for an investment, research rents and what the area has to offer tenants, such as a lively restaurant or cafe scene and reliable public transport.

4) Starting the hunt without loan approval.

Knowing how much you can afford will take a lot of stress out of your search.

A pre-approved loan sets a boundary so you can focus on properties in your price range and gives you peace of mind that you will be able to move fast when you find the right one.

Your broker is the person to speak with to make sure you have this all in place.

5) Buying beyond your means.

It can be tempting to stretch your budget for what seems like the right property, especially if interest rates are as low as they are now.

But rates are cyclical and what goes down, eventually goes up. If you are extending to afford a property while interest rates are low, you are going to struggle to make your mortgage payments when they start to climb.

It's wise to calculate your repayments should rates rise by two to three per cent and build that reserve into your budget. That way, you have some comfort when the cycle eventually turns.

6) Not getting the property inspected.

According to NSW building advisory service Archicentre, only one in 10 buyers gets a professional building and pest report on a property before they buy it.

Most inspections cost a few hundred dollars, a small price to pay for peace of mind on a purchase as significant as a home.

A licensed inspector can check for pests, such as termites, and building flaws or issues, such as wood rot or rising damp, all of which have the potential to cause costly dramas if unchecked.

Always ensure the sale contract is subject to getting the all-clear on the building inspection. If something surfaces, you can either back out of the purchase or negotiate a lower price to compensate for the required repairs.

7) Not getting the sale contract checked.

The contract you sign when you hand over a deposit is legally binding, so have it scrutinised by a lawyer or conveyancer.

They will check it for any sale or zoning conditions that could disadvantage you, such as restrictions, or covenants that may be imposed.

A lawyer or conveyancer can also check property documentation, such as sewer diagrams, to make sure there are no issues with any renovation or extension plans.

Your legal expert can also help adjust the contract terms for your benefit, such as negotiating a longer settlement period if required.

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