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Negative equity woes: When your house is worth less than your mortgage
5 August, 2026

Article summary House prices are falling across Australia. On a macro level, that’s a positive thing as the market corrects itself. But on a...

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Could asset finance help you invest and grow your business?
18 June, 2026

Article summary Economic uncertainty, rising costs and ongoing hiring challenges have many business owners questioning whether they can grow their business. An experienced asset...

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How to leverage your home’s equity to build wealth (and why dual income properties are booming)
10 December, 2025

Article summary Unlocking the equity in your home can open the door to powerful wealth-building strategies, from creating dual-income properties to funding home renovations....

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Making Home Loans Human – The Stapleton Finance Superpower
29 April, 2025

Looking for the best mortgage broker? Our team makes home loans human with expert advice, personal service and real results. When you’re looking to...

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Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approval Terminology
19 March, 2025

A mortgage pre-approval is often an important step in the home buying process. It can give you, as the homebuyer, a sense of security...

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Financial Goal Setting for 2025
16 December, 2024

2025 is nearly here. And even though economic confidence has been low in 2024 with cost-of-living rises and inflation, experts are predicting that 2025...

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What To Do If You Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payment
24 July, 2024

It’s no secret that times are a bit tough for Australians at the moment. But it might help to know that if you’re struggling...

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How to Control Your Spending in 7 Simple Steps
17 May, 2024

Life costs money. That is a simple fact. But as the cost-of-living crisis pulls on our purse-strings, many of us know we should be...

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The Allure and Pitfalls of Off-the-Plan Purchases – and How to Protect Your Investment
22 April, 2024

Off-the-plan purchases are a great way to get into a property. But they can bring risks. Learn how to protect your investment! The Queensland...

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Looking for financial flexibility as a mature age property investor? Investing over 50 is easier than ever.
21 March, 2024

Recent Australian Taxation Office figures have told an interesting story. A quarter of all Australia’s property investments are held by a mere 1% of...

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