Illawarra Home Loans

20/07/2026

Planning a renovation?

Whether you’re updating the kitchen, adding another bedroom or undertaking a major transformation, deciding how to finance the work is an important part of the planning process.

Depending on your circumstances, your options could include accessing available equity, increasing your existing home loan, refinancing or arranging finance specifically for the renovation.

At Illawarra Home Loans, we can review your position, explain the available options and help you find a loan structure that suits both your renovation plans and your broader financial goals.

Before you start knocking down walls, let’s make sure the finance fits the vision.

Contact Illawarra Home Loans on 02 4226 5555 or visit ihl.com.au.
Credit criteria, fees and conditions apply.

26/05/2026

Meet Oscar Bailey, our Chief Compliance Manager (and Head of Risk Assessment & Strategic Napping). 🐾

While Oscar handles the important things like office morale, quality control and belly rub approvals, we’ll take care of your home loan needs.

At Illawarra Home Loans, we believe finance does not always have to be serious.

Local & Trusted! Reach out anytime for a chat.

📞 02 4226 5555 📩 [email protected]

26/05/2026

With the next RBA decision due on June 16 and markets still reacting to the Budget and Middle East conflict, many borrowers are reassessing their position. Here are four issues worth watching:
• What the Budget changes could mean for investors
• How borrowers are coping with higher rates
• Refinancing activity jumps as rates rise
• New fund aims to unlock housing supply

Reach out for a chat with a local team that understands the market and genuinely cares about helping you move forward.

14/05/2026

Feeling Overwhelmed by the Economy? You’re Not Alone.

Interest rate rises, cost of living pressure, overseas uncertainty, changing budgets… it can all feel a bit overwhelming right now.

That’s why having the right guidance matters more than ever.
At Illawarra Home Loans we help everyday Australians navigate the finance world with clear advice, real support, and solutions tailored to your situation.

Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing, investing, or just trying to understand your options in a changing market, we are here to help make the process easier and less stressful.
You do not have to work it out alone.

Reach out for a chat with a local team that understands the market and genuinely cares about helping you move forward.

📞 02 4226 5555 📩 [email protected]

21/04/2026

We’ve been that busy helping clients lately… our social media may have taken a little holiday 😅

But we’re back, and thought it was the perfect time to remind everyone what we do.

🏡 Illawarra Home Loans
• Home loans
• Refinancing
• First home buyers
• Investment lending
• Making the finance process simple

🏢 JSB Financial
• Commercial loans
• Business lending
• Private lending
• Debt consolidation
• Specialist lending solutions for complex scenarios

Whether it’s your home, your business, or your next move, we’re here to help.

📩 Reach out anytime for a chat.

02/02/2026

Property prices are still rising… even with affordability under pressure.

According to new housing data, values continued to climb in January despite higher living costs and interest rate pressure.

What does that mean for borrowers?
👉 Many buyers are still active, but being more selective
👉 Budgets are tighter, so loan structure is crucial
👉 Refinancing is increasingly about cash flow and certainty, not just rate chasing

In markets like this, the right loan setup can help protect your lifestyle while keeping future options open.

If you’re feeling unsure about buying, refinancing, or how to position yourself in the current market, getting tailored advice early can save a lot of stress later.



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Property prices are still rising… even with affordability under pressure.

According to new housing data, values continued to climb in January despite higher living costs and interest rate pressure.

What does that mean for borrowers?
👉 Many buyers are still active, but being more selective
👉 Budgets are tighter, so loan structure is crucial
👉 Refinancing is increasingly about cash flow and certainty, not just rate chasing

In markets like this, the right loan setup can help protect your lifestyle while keeping future options open.

If you’re feeling unsure about buying, refinancing, or how to position yourself in the current market, getting tailored advice early can save a lot of stress later.



https://www.cotality.com/au/insights/articles/housing-values-continued-to-rise-in-january-despite-affordability-squeeze-and-renewed-cost-of-living-pressures

28/01/2026

More investors are stepping back into the market – and the data shows it’s a big shift.
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the value of investor loan commitments jumped 17.6% in the September 2025 quarter, and was 18.7% higher than a year earlier.
Investors now account for 40.6% of the value of all new loan commitments, the highest share since 2016. That tells us investor confidence is building, even as affordability pressures remain.
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If you’re shopping in the ‘affordable’ bracket, competition may be getting tougher, not easier.
Since the federal government expanded the 5% Deposit Scheme in October 2025, Cotality analysis shows homes under the scheme’s price caps have generally outperformed homes above them. In the December quarter, median prices rose 3.6% under the cap versus 2.4% above the cap.
Smart investing in 2026 may be less about pushing limits and more about keeping your lending options flexible.
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A few trends are already shaping how investors approach the year ahead:
• Tighter lending for bigger loans. From February, banks must limit how many higher debt-to-income loans they write, which may reduce borrowing power for some investors and make outcomes vary more from lender to lender.
• Rates still matter – even between Reserve Bank meetings. Lenders can change pricing and serviceability settings independently, which can affect your borrowing capacity and your cash flow.
• More investors are using alternative pathways. Self-managed super fund investing and rentvesting are staying popular for people balancing lifestyle choices with longer-term wealth building.
With rules and lender settings moving around, the difference often comes down to which lender you use and how the loan is set up – repayment type, offset strategy, buffers and making sure today’s choice doesn’t block tomorrow’s plans.
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If you have any questions in the above DM me and we can book a chat!

Contact JSB Financial or Illawarra Home Loans today:
• 🏡 Illawarra Home Loans- 🏡02 4226 5555
• 💼JSB Financial – 💼 02 4226 4666

21/11/2025

Over the years I have helped hundreds of people manage their finances and find the right home loan.

It’s common knowledge that after a few years, your original loan won’t be as competitive as it once was so it’s worth scoping the market to see what else is on offer.

This process is known refinancing and is the act of replacing an existing home loan with a new one.

People typically refinance for one of four reasons:
- To get a better interest rate and lower their weekly repayments
- To access their equity for future investments
- To renovate
- To consolidate debts

While changing your home loan may lead to lower interest rates and more flexible features, it can also come with additional costs so it’s essential to calculate both the savings and the expenses involved.