Financial hardship arrangement reporting is about to change
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
30/06/2022 10:30 AM
With interest rates on the way back up, there’s no doubt some households around the country are starting to do it a bit tough. Coincidentally, some big changes kick in on July 1 when it comes...
Want a first home buyer scheme spot? Here’s how to get the inside lane
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
23/06/2022 10:21 AM
We’re just days away from 35,000 first home buyer scheme spots becoming available on July 1. If you’re keen to snare a place in the scheme – and buy your first home sooner – he...
No more Mr Nice Guy: the ATO wants its money
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
16/06/2022 12:15 PM
Tax time is just around the corner and the ATO has sent out a warning to businesses around the country that owe it money: the COVID-19 moratorium on debt collection has come to an end. Rest assured th...
Refinancing numbers are surging across the country, here’s why
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
16/06/2022 10:20 AM
Rising interest rates got you feeling a little vulnerable? It might be time to take some control back by refinancing or asking for a rate review. Here’s why we’re seeing refinancing...
RBA increases cash rate for second consecutive month, to 0.85%
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
07/06/2022 16:25 PM
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 0.85%. How much extra should you expect to pay on your home loan? Today’s cash rate hike is the...
RBA increases cash rate to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
03/05/2022 16:26 PM
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns and has signalled more cash rate increases will likely follow. This...
SMEs invest in machinery, IT and energy-efficient assets for growth
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
28/04/2022 12:42 PM
Australian small businesses are investing in their recovery through a surge in machinery purchases, IT and office technologies, and sustainable business assets, according to Commonwealth Bank (CBA)...
Brace yourselves: a May rate hike might be coming next week
Posted By GV Finance,
28/04/2022 10:44 AM
The chances of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the official cash rate on Tuesday just increased dramatically after figures showed the cost of living jumped 5.1% over the past year –...
Attention first home buyers! Price caps increase for 5% deposit scheme
Posted By GV Finance,
21/04/2022 10:39 AM
First home buyers with a deposit of just 5% will soon have more purchasing power thanks to an increase in property price caps for the highly popular Home Guarantee Scheme. Most capital cities will...
How to avoid becoming a victim of underquoting
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
14/04/2022 10:48 AM
It’s the hope that kills you. Just ask Carlton fans, NSW Blues supporters, Wallabies sufferers, and hopeful homebuyers who have fallen victim to underquoting. Obviously, you can’t change...