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03/06/2026

🤝 Broker versus bot? It’s no contest 🤝⁣
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The person-to-person support of a mortgage broker eclipses anything an AI bot can dish up. 🤖⁣
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That’s the finding of Great Southern Bank research. 📊⁣
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It confirms 7-in-10 Australians say guidance from mortgage brokers is more valuable than AI-generated advice. 📈⁣
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Financial decisions like buying a home are long term and complex. 🏡⁣
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That’s why we stay in touch to see how your home loan is shaping up. 📞⁣
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Try saying that about a bot. 😅⁣
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Talk to us for human advice on the home loan that works best for you. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

01/06/2026

📄 Could your home loan pre-approval be out of date? 📄⁣
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Mortgage pre-approval can potentially be an advantageous move for home buyers. 🏡⁣
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But recent rate hikes could leave your pre-approval in need of an update. ⁣
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Not only does pre-approval have a limited time span, usually 3–6 months, but it can also be impacted by rising rates. ⏱️⁣
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Canstar says just one 0.25% rate cut can reduce a single home buyer’s borrowing power by $12,000. ⁣
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That means a couple's borrowing power could have been reduced by more than $72,000 since the three cash rate hikes earlier this year. ⚠️⁣
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The last thing you need is to discover you can’t finance the place you want to buy because of higher rates. ⁣
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Talk to us to bring your loan pre-approval up to date - and potentially find ways to improve your borrowing power. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

27/05/2026

📈 Is buying an investment property earlier the key to building wealth? 📈⁣
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Regrets? One-in-three Aussie investors say they regret not investing earlier. 😬⁣
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And perhaps for good reason...⁣
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Finder research shows people who started investing in their 30s are 46% wealthier than those who waited until their 40s.⁣
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That’s because investment returns can compound over time. 🔄⁣
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Just look at property: 45% gains in the last five years alone! ⁣
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And while past performance is not an indication of future performance, historically speaking, the national property market has delivered consistent long-term growth.🏡⁣
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Of course, with all things investment related, please seek independent financial advice to consider all your options.⁣
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But if you do decide to invest in property, consider contacting us to explore your investment loan options. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

25/05/2026

🏡 How much do you really need to buy a first home? 🏡⁣
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Long gone are the days when you needed to save up a full 20% deposit (plus extra for other expenses!).⁣
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These days, you could need a deposit of just 5%, or even 2% if you’re a single parent, to buy a first home. 💰⁣
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For a $700,000 first home, a 5% deposit is $35,000.⁣
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Better yet, you may also be eligible for stamp duty exemptions/concessions or first home buyer grants.⁣
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Don’t forget to factor in other upfront expenses though. ⚠️⁣
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Legal fees, home insurance, stamp duty, and furniture removalists can all add up. 📦⁣
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Need help crunching the numbers and figuring out how much you could borrow? That's our specialty. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

20/05/2026

🔁 A record number of Australians just refinanced their home loan 🔁⁣
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Looks like Australia is in the midst of a refinancing frenzy. ⁣
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The ABS says over 640,000 homeowners refinanced their home loan last year. ⁣
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That’s 73 loans refinanced every hour. ⏱️⁣
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Goes to show Aussie home owners are keeping their eyes on the ball when it comes to getting value out of their home loan. ⁣
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It’s also a cue to check in with us to see if your old loan still suits your needs. ⁣
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We’ll let you know if you could potentially save with a lower rate or improved loan features. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

18/05/2026

🚩 Red flag habits that could hinder your home loan application 🚩⁣
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(Not so) fun fact: Lenders assess a borrower’s ‘character’ as part of a home loan application. ⁣
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It’s all about how responsibly you manage money and debts. 💳⁣
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Turns out 7 in 10 Aussies have red flag spending habits that could hurt their character check. ⁣
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Key red flags include spending on lottery tickets or scratchies, smokes or vapes, and even alcohol. ⁣
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Banks may comb through three months of bank statements to check out your spending habits. 🔍⁣
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What they’re looking for are spending patterns that could potentially derail your ability to make repayments. ⁣
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Talk to us for tips on getting your home loan application across the line. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

13/05/2026

📱 Gen Zs urged to skip influencer advice 📱⁣
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Here’s a worrying finding. ⁣
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Money watchdog, ASIC, says two-thirds of Gen Zs (18–28) are turning to social media for financial information and help. ⁣
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Trouble is, that ‘help’ isn’t always high quality or trustworthy. 😬⁣
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And ‘advice’ from influencers isn’t based on personal needs. ⁣
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Let’s not even get started on social media being a hunting ground for scammers. 🕵️‍♂️⁣
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Buying a home is one of life’s most important financial steps - which makes getting tailored support pivotal.⁣
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And that's what we can offer. 🤝⁣
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Contact us to explore some home loan options that have been researched and matched for your needs. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

11/05/2026

☕ 5% Deposit Scheme helps 300,000+ first home buyers ☕⁣
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Forget years of living on instant coffee and baked beans! You may not need a 20% deposit to buy your first home. ⁣
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The 5% Deposit Scheme has helped over 300,000 first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit. 🏡⁣
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And because your loan is guaranteed by the government, you don’t pay lenders mortgage insurance. ⁣
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There are no waitlists. ⏳⁣
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No income limits. 💼⁣
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No place limits. 📍⁣
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And you’re free to buy an established home or build a new place. 🏗️⁣
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Talk to us about the 5% Deposit Scheme. It could be the helping hand that brings forward your home-buying plans. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

06/05/2026

😬 First home buyer regrets to avoid 😬

Here are the top regrets of first home buyers have about their mortgage, according to a survey by Money.com.au.

Paying too much in loan fees was the number one mistake. 💸

That’s followed by not having a loan with a competitive interest rate. 📉

Money.com.au found many first-time home buyers just apply for a loan with the first lender they come across.

It’s only later they realise they have a loan that doesn’t suit their long-term needs.

Skip the potential regrets. 🚫

Talk to us about a home loan that matches your needs, backed by a competitive rate. 👇

To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

04/05/2026

⚠️ Renovations that could lower your home’s value ⚠️

There’s a lot at stake with home renovations - just because you spend money on home improvements, doesn't guarantee it will increase its value.🛠️

Homewares retailer Cooper & Co says more than one-in-three Aussies have renovation regrets. 😬

Some projects could even wipe up to $36,000 off your home’s value, they say.

Prime culprits can include poor-quality laminate flooring, dark finishes that don’t have wide appeal, and open-plan designs that lack privacy.

They suggest to skip here-today-gone-tomorrow trends, and instead pick reno options that are more timeless choices. ⏳

They’re more likely to appeal to buyers and protect long-term value. 🏡

Looking at renovating your place in 2026? Contact us for ways to fund your home improvements. 👇

To find out more, DM us or contact Mary on:

☎️ – 0412 180 512
💻 – [email protected]

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Shop 15/18 University Way
Sippy Downs, QLD
4556

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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0412180512

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http://www.accesssmartlending.com.au/

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