Is the RBA About to Raise Rates Again? 5 Steps to Refinance Before the September Decision
As at 5 September 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next Monetary Policy Board meeting is scheduled for 28–29 September, with the decision expected on 29 September at 2:30 pm AEST. The RBA has not confirmed a rate increase. However, NAB economists are tipping a possible 0.25 percentage point increase, which could take the cash […]
5 Steps to Rebuild Your Borrowing Power After a Major Life Transition
Life transitions: be they a separation, a career shift, or a significant health crisis: are rarely just emotional journeys. They are also profound financial recalculations. In my years as a mortgage and finance specialist, I have guided countless professionals, from medical specialists to business owners, through the complex process of reclaiming their financial identity. When […]
Looking For an SMSF Property Loan? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About the 2026 Budget Changes
The landscape for SMSF property loans has just undergone its most significant shift in a generation. As a mortgage broker Sydney investors trust for strategic guidance, I’ve seen many legislative changes, but the 2026 Federal Budget marks a definitive turning point for property investors in Australia. The government has officially legislated a ban on new […]
7 Mortgage Mistakes I See Clients Make After Separation (and How to Fix Them)
Navigating the Financial Complexity of Separation Separation is one of the most significant life transitions any of my clients will face. It is emotionally taxing, yes, but it is also a massive financial restructuring project. Over my two decades in finance and research, I have sat across the table from many high-achieving professionals: doctors, lawyers, […]
What My Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me About Financial Resilience
There is a specific kind of silence that follows a doctor’s words when they aren’t the ones you expected to hear. As someone with a PhD and over two decades of experience in research and finance, I have spent my life finding answers. I’m a problem solver by nature and a strategist by trade. I […]
The Mortgage Questions I Wish More Families Asked Before a Health Crisis
When I was navigating my own health journey, my analytical brain: the one shaped by a PhD and decades in high-stakes finance: didn’t suddenly switch off. Even in a hospital gown, I found myself mentally stress-testing my own financial structures. I realized that while many of the professionals and business owners I serve in Sydney’s […]