Will this Budget actually help first home buyers?
Hi, I have great news for anyone looking to buy their first home. The Federal Government’s newly announced Budget has committed to “supporting construction jobs…
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Looking to refinance? Here are some important considerations
In 2020, 40% of the home loan applications we completed here at SW Brokerage were refinancing applications where we moved clients from one lender to…
When is it a good time to refinance?
According to Choice Aggregation on average people look to review their home loan rate every 3 years. If you have approached your broker or bank…
Thoughts of a first home buyer
Buying your first home is a huge step – one that a lot of people aren’t sure they’re ready to take, or if it’s even…
Setting a home loan balance goal for the New Year
I’ve been a mortgage broker for nearly 16 years now. Each year, like clock work, we see articles around January about how people should be…
COVID Christmas Savings Part 2: Party Tips
It’s called the silly season for a reason – but how much can you spend on fun this year? We’d say the answer is “whatever’s…
COVID Christmas Savings Tips Part 1: Gifts
What a year it has been, and with Christmas just around the corner it’s a great idea to start thinking about a plan for Christmas.…
Can You Dedicate One Day Out of the Year To Your Finances?
There are 8760 hours in one calendar year. How many of those hours do you dedicate to managing and mastering your finances? Many of us…
9 Steps to Keep All of Your Documents Organised At Home
Keeping track of important documents and financial records is an important part of managing your financial wellbeing. With a mix of paper-based and digital records,…
7 Strategies to Boost Your Financial Immunity in Times of Uncertainty
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting uncertainty around health, security and finances, it’s easy (and understandable) for us to be caught…