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Recent SMSF Property Borrowing Legislation: What Can You Still Do?
Recent legislation has narrowed the types of property an SMSF can buy with a new limited recourse borrowing arrangement, or LRBA. But SMSF property lending has not disappeared. Find out more.
What should you look for to find the Best Mortgage Broker for you?
Are you in the process of buying a house, refinancing or need extra funds from your property? If so, you may be considering working with a mortgage broker like us to help you find the right mortgage for your needs. But what exactly do we do as a mortgage broker, and...
Refinancing your Home Loan with a Mortgage Brokers – Why Now?
Refinancing your home loan can be a great way to save money in the current economic climate. By refinancing, you can potentially save on your mortgage repayments by reducing your interest rate which can even shorten the term of your loan. This is where we, as mortgage...
Defying the Headlines: Gold Coast Mortgage Broker Outlook
Broking Director, Michael Payne, shares his local perspective on the current Gold Coast Property Market and urges buyers to look beyond the headlines.
Find the Right Commercial Lending Broker Today
Securing commercial property loans becomes harder once lenders begin reviewing lease security, cash flow and property use in detail. Business owners enter the process focused on rates, then discover lender policy can influence borrowing capacity and approval timelines...
SMSF Home Loan Guide For Savvy Investors
SMSF property investment is often explored for the tax efficiencies it offers within super, along with the greater control it provides over long-term investment decisions. Rental income generated through an SMSF is taxed at concessional rates, while capital gains may...
1 Year Anniversary of being in our office!
We can't believe it's been 1 whole year since we moved into our offices here at Hope Island. For our clients who have been with us since the start you would have seen a lot of change in this small space. It is hard to believe only 12 months ago Pinnacle Brokers was...
Does giving up coffee really help you buy your First Home?
First Home Buyers this video is for you! So you know when your Mum or your Grandma would tell you to stop drinking coffee so that you can buy your first home? Well if your coffee is $5 a day and you drank it everyday that $1825 a year you'd save. So to save your...
Mortgage Calculators – what to use and how they can help
Mortgage calculators can be a useful tool for anyone who is considering buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage. They allow you to estimate your monthly mortgage repayments based on the loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. There are many different...
Gold Coast Property Market
The property market on the Gold Coast has been steadily growing over the past few years, and there are several factors that have contributed to this growth. One of the main factors is the increased demand for properties in the region. Many people are choosing to...