Shea Harms Finance Broker - Harmsway Finance

Shea Harms Finance Broker - Harmsway Finance Boutique mortgage and finance broking with personalised lending solutions, clear guidance and tailored strategy — keeping your finances out of harm’s way.

🏡 Offset accounts surge as homeowners aim to beat rising rates 🏡 ⁣⁣Looking for potential ways to beat higher interest ra...
15/06/2026

🏡 Offset accounts surge as homeowners aim to beat rising rates 🏡 ⁣
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Looking for potential ways to beat higher interest rates?⁣
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You're not alone. One of Australia’s big 4 banks, NAB, says they're seeing the uptake of offset accounts “surge”. ⁣
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Here's how they work.⁣
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Instead of being paid interest on the money in the linked offset account, the balance is deducted from your mortgage when loan interest is calculated. ⁣
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And that’s just the first way you can save on interest. 💰⁣
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Because you're paying off more of the principal each month, that allows you to chip away at your home loan balance quicker, which in turn can also help you save on interest over the long run. ⁣
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Call us to see if an offset account could be suited to your needs. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

12/06/2026

🏡 How much do you really need to buy a first home? 🏡⁣
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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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Don’t forget to factor in other upfront expenses such as legal fees, home insurance, and furniture removalists and potentially stamp duty.⁣
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Need help crunching the numbers? That's our specialty. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

💰 What is the average first home buyer deposit? 💰⁣⁣Buying a home to live in? ⁣⁣The average home deposit is $173,000 acco...
10/06/2026

💰 What is the average first home buyer deposit? 💰⁣
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Buying a home to live in? ⁣
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The average home deposit is $173,000 according to Money.com.au. 🏡⁣
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That’s a big chunk of cash. ⁣
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Not surprisingly, it takes first home buyers 10 years on average to save a 20% deposit, based on analysis by ANZ and CoreLogic. ⏱️⁣
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But why wait that long? 🤔⁣
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The 5% Deposit Scheme could help you fast track your home buying plans. ⁣
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It lets you buy with 5% deposit and avoid the cost of lenders mortgage insurance. 🏠⁣
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Interested? Get in touch and we'll help you find out if you're eligible.👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

📢 Why 77% of borrowers use a broker for a helping hand 📢 ⁣⁣Not sure if your bank is acting in your best interests when i...
08/06/2026

📢 Why 77% of borrowers use a broker for a helping hand 📢 ⁣
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Not sure if your bank is acting in your best interests when it comes to your home loan?⁣
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Home buyers are increasingly seeking the expert guidance of a broker to navigate the complexity of the lending landscape and proceed with confidence, says peak broker body the MFAA.⁣
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In fact, over the past 6 months, 97% of brokers helped their clients secure a rate saving on their loan, says the MFAA. ⁣
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Whether you're looking to buy, or want to refinance to a potentially lower rate, we'll help you find a lender and loan that genuinely fits your needs. 🎯⁣
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Call us to discover the broker difference. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

05/06/2026

🔁 A record number of Aussies just refinanced 🔁⁣
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More than 640,000 homeowners refinanced their home loan last year. ⁣
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That’s 73 loans refinanced every hour. ⏱️⁣
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If you haven't reviewed your home loan in a while, DM us to see if it you could potentially save with a lower rate or improved loan features. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]


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* ABS statistics

🏡 Granny flat boom fuels demand for renovation loans 🏡⁣⁣The Aussie backyard is undergoing a makeover. ⁣⁣NAB says demand ...
03/06/2026

🏡 Granny flat boom fuels demand for renovation loans 🏡⁣
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The Aussie backyard is undergoing a makeover. ⁣
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NAB says demand for renovation loans jumped 21% last year. 📈⁣
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And it’s primarily being driven by homeowners planning to install a granny flat. ⁣
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A granny flat can provide extra space, be a source of rental income, or potentially add value to your home. 💰⁣
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But they don’t always come cheap. ⁣
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You could be looking at anywhere from $80,000-$160,000. ⁣
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The good news? 💡⁣
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Your home equity can be a source of funding. ⁣
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Talk to us about financing a granny flat in your backyard. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

💰 How much do you need to earn to buy a home? 💰⁣⁣Domain recently looked at the income needed to buy a home, assuming a 2...
01/06/2026

💰 How much do you need to earn to buy a home? 💰⁣
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Domain recently looked at the income needed to buy a home, assuming a 20% deposit. ⁣
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It found a solo buyer needs an annual income from $232,000 to buy in Sydney, or $111,000 to buy in Darwin. 🏡⁣
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For couples, each person may need to earn $121,000 in Sydney, or just $68,000 for more affordable capitals. ⁣
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The catch is these were figures for houses. ⁣
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Apartments may require a lower income. 🏢⁣
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What matters is that you talk to us. ⁣
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We can explain your borrowing power across different lenders based on your situation. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

29/05/2026

📄 Could your home loan pre-approval be out of date? 📄⁣
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Not only does pre-approval have a limited time span, usually 3–6 months, but it can be impacted by the recent rate hikes. ⁣
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A couple's borrowing power could have been reduced by more than $72,000* since the three recent cash rate hikes. ⁣
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DM us to find out your current borrowing power and to bring your home loan pre-approval up to date. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]


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* Canstar research

🏢 Unit versus house, what's your preference? 🏡⁣⁣Two of the main advantages of apartments are low-maintenance lifestyle a...
27/05/2026

🏢 Unit versus house, what's your preference? 🏡⁣
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Two of the main advantages of apartments are low-maintenance lifestyle and greater affordability. ⁣
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Houses and their associated land, on the otherhand, usually provide greater capital gains, according to Cotality data. ⁣
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But you've got to start somewhere...⁣
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The median unit price across state capitals is $749,446. 📊⁣
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That’s 34% less than the median house price of $1,140,454. 🏡⁣
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The $391,000 price difference could help you bring forward your home buying plans. ⏩⁣
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And if you’re a first home buyer, you may only need a 5% deposit to get started. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

🐜 Pre-purchase pest inspections may have just became more important 🐜⁣⁣Across large parts of Australia the end of summer...
25/05/2026

🐜 Pre-purchase pest inspections may have just became more important 🐜⁣
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Across large parts of Australia the end of summer was hot and humid.⁣
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Perfect conditions for termites.⁣
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A Domain report reveals a 30% uptick in termite-related calls to pest companies. 📈⁣
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Getting rid of termites can be expensive. ⁣
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And the damage they leave behind may not be covered by insurance. ⚠️⁣
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For homebuyers, this highlights the value of a pre-purchase pest inspection, which can cost just upwards of $150. ⁣
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Or get a combined pest and building inspection to cover both bases. 🧾⁣
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Contact us to learn more about the steps you should consider when buying a home. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Shea Harms from Harmsway Finance on:

☎️ – 0400 513 075
💻 – [email protected]

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