CBA explainer – CommBank Wealth Package vs MAV Package
You’ve probably heard of the Commbank Wealth Package or MAV Package. What do these packages offer and what’s the difference?
Home loan package for borrowers: Do you need one?
Is a home loan package just bank-jargon? I unpack exactly why so many borrowers sign up for them and what you need to know.
Home Loans | CBA | Review
Is the new Commbank Simple Home Loan worth it?
A straightforward home loan without too many bells and whistles – Commbank Simple Home Loan. What exactly is it and who is it built for?
What is CommBank Yello – and do borrowers win?
If you’re a CommBank customer, you might have heard of CommBank Yello – but what does it actually do, and why might it matter if you have (or want) a home loan?
Westpac Property Valuation 2025 | Why it matters
What is a Westpac property valuation? A Westpac property valuation is an assessment carried out on a property offered as security for a Westpac home loan. Importantly, this valuation is completed according to Westpac’s internal lending and risk policies. Westpac will determine whether a visit to the property by a licensed valuer is required. There…
5 borrower profiles I see pay off home loans under 10yrs
A 10 year home loan payoff It might sound unrealistic to many, but in my experience as a mortgage broker – I have seen many borrowers pay off their home loan in under 10 years. A home loan paid off in under 10 years – yep. Not 30 years, or even 20 years – under…
Choosing aggregators: Why I’m with Connective 15yrs on
As a mortgage broker, selecting the right aggregator is pivotal to your business’s success. Over the past 15 years, my partnership with my aggregator Connective has been instrumental in shaping my mortgage broking career. This Connective review compliments my article on the top mortgage broking aggregators in Australia. I’ll cover Connective’s market position, plus their…
Snapshot of mortgage broking aggregators in Australia (2025)
As a business owner, aligning yourself to the right mortgage broking aggregator can set you up for success. I have been with my aggregator for over 15 years and share why they have been a great fit for me here. When you become qualified to act as a mortgage broker, you need to join a…
Mortgage broker courses to launch your finance career in 2025
Is a mortgage broker course for you? If you’re looking to become a mortgage broker in Australia or take your broking business to the next level in 2025, you’re in the right place. As someone who came from outside the finance industry to build a thriving mortgage broking business, I know how important it is…
7yrs no mortgage | Business supercharges home loan to zero
“….we were wondering if we bit off more than we could chew.”
Find out four takeways from a $1.2M home loan pay off in four years.