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Borrowers on edge over future rate cuts

Borrowers on edge over future rate cuts

Experts are divided on the likelihood of an RBA interest rate cut in the next few months, but all agree [...]

What is the hottest property market in Australia?

What is the hottest property market in Australia?

With housing affordability at its lowest level in three decades thanks to higher cost-of-living pressures, interest rate raises and healthy [...]

Unveiling Success at the SFG National Conference and Awards in Port Douglas

Unveiling Success at the SFG National Conference and Awards in Port Douglas

In the dynamic realm of finance, attending industry conferences is not just an option; it’s a strategic move towards growth, [...]

Kiwis, Chinese keen to buy Australian property

Kiwis, Chinese keen to buy Australian property

International buyers are still eyeing off Australia as a great place to invest in property with New Zealanders the most [...]

Perth’s property sector steady despite stock shortage

Perth’s property sector steady despite stock shortage

The Perth property market still holds plenty of appeal for investors although a lack of quality stock is proving a [...]

Women leading the charge across the finance sector

Women leading the charge across the finance sector

Specialist Mortgage, a leading name in the mortgage broking industry, continues to make waves not only for its exceptional financial [...]

With half of all borrowers in severe stress, is relief in sight?

With half of all borrowers in severe stress, is relief in sight?

While the pause in interest rates has come as a relief to many, everyone from first home buyers to owner [...]

Specialist Mortgage takes out coveted finance broker title

Specialist Mortgage takes out coveted finance broker title

Specialist Mortgage, part of the SMATS Group, won the prestigious Finance Broker Business Award WA category in the Mortgage and [...]

Ideal time to refinance, according to coveted award nominees

Ideal time to refinance, according to coveted award nominees

While record numbers of mortgagees are refinancing, it’s still a small proportion of overall lenders at a time when significant [...]

Specialist Mortgage director triumphs in Better Business Awards

Specialist Mortgage director triumphs in Better Business Awards

Helen Avis, Director, Specialist Mortgage, has added another accolade to her impressive list of achievements, this time securing the Western [...]

Mortgage cliff piling stress onto borrowers

Mortgage cliff piling stress onto borrowers

Borrowers are refinancing in record numbers as their lower-priced fixed rate loans end, only to be switched to higher priced [...]

National champion broker in running for Women in Finance Award

National champion broker in running for Women in Finance Award

In what has been a rewarding and productive 2022 for Helen Avis, the Specialist Mortgage Director has added a finalist [...]

Newly crowned residential broker of the year optimistic despite rate hikes

Newly crowned residential broker of the year optimistic despite rate hikes

Helen Avis, winner of the prestigious MFAA Residential Finance Broker Award, said interest rate concerns were beginning to weigh on [...]

Specialist Mortgage broker named best in the west

Specialist Mortgage broker named best in the west

Specialist Mortgage Director, Helen Avis, has been named winner of the WA Residential Finance Broker Award at the annual Mortgage [...]

Specialist Mortgage and staff among finalists for coveted industry titles

Specialist Mortgage and staff among finalists for coveted industry titles

Specialist Mortgage and its Director, Helen Avis, have both been announced as a finalists in the WA Finance Broker Business [...]

Top of her game – Perth broker lands top 25 mortgage broker of the year

Top of her game – Perth broker lands top 25 mortgage broker of the year

Specialist Mortgage finance director Helen Avis has been recognised in this year’s MPA Top 100 list, as one of the [...]

Top broker settles $25 million in loans in one month

Top broker settles $25 million in loans in one month

Specialist Mortgage director Helen Avis settled more than $25 million in loans in July, as returning expats and those looking [...]