Anyone who still has doubts or misconceptions about the mortgage broking industry after the government decided to retain the current broker remuneration for at least three years, let Connective’s response to the commission’s final report clear it out for you. In their...

Some property market analysts are predicting average national home values could fall by 11 per cent in 2019 – and say home values in some suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney have already fallen by more than 7 per cent since they reached their peak in late 2017....

More than a third of committed couples in Australia are not in financially healthy positions, according to a new study. A new study by Westpac has concluded that 36 per cent of Australian couples do not consider themselves to be in financially healthy positions....

While the vast majority of renters in Australia aspire to own their own home, few believe it’s feasible, according to a new survey. A new survey by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) found that while 92 per cent of renters dream of owning their own home, only 49...

A recent report has revealed that more than half of Australians are stressed about their finances, with nearly 85 per cent saying it impacts their wellbeing. The Financial Fitness Whitepaper, a report commissioned by Mortgage Choice and undertaken by CoreData,...

Most Australians are not getting ahead financially, with Generation X experiencing the brunt of financial burdens, a new report has found. A new survey of 2,000 Australians, undertaken by research agency Enhance Research on behalf of mutual lender Credit Union...

Australian parents and grandparents are concerned for the next generation’s financial future, with 96% fearing their children and grandchildren either won’t be financially secure, afford a property or secure a good education in the years ahead. The Generation Life...

When it comes to buying a home, bigger is better, right? Maybe not. All over the world, people are changing their attitude to the size of home they live in. This is particularly true amongst millennials, and if you’re looking to build your first home to take advantage...

Valentine’s Day makes us think about loyalty – which is an admirable quality in any relationship. But is your devotion to your home loan provider justified?  It’s important to ask your mortgage broker to help you review your home loan from time to time. We’re...