by Leanne Watson | Sep 10, 2026 | Consumer, Commerical, Investing, Self Employed
Most people speak to a mortgage broker when something is happening. They’ve found a property they’d like to buy, they’re thinking about refinancing, they want to access equity for another purchase, their business is growing and they need finance, or an opportunity...
by Leanne Watson | Jul 2, 2026 | Business, Commerical, Investing
One of the things I’ve noticed over the past week is just how quickly the new SMSF borrowing rules have created questions. Almost every conversation has started with pretty much the same question. “Does this mean an SMSF can’t borrow to buy...
by Leanne Watson | Jun 18, 2026 | Investing, Business, Commerical
Successful borrowers don’t chase the cheapest rate or the fastest approval, they know that every loan affects their bigger financial picture, not just today, but years from now. Whether you’re buying an investment property, refinancing to release equity, or funding a...
by Leanne Watson | Apr 27, 2026 | Business, Investing
Equity is often spoken about as if it’s a pot of money sitting there ready to be used. In reality, equity is potential. How much of that potential you can actually access depends on structure, loan to value ratios (LVR) and your broader financial position. When used...
by Leanne Watson | Nov 12, 2025 | Business, Commerical, Investing, Self Employed
Return on Investment (ROI) isn’t just a finance term. It’s one of the simplest and most powerful tools you can use to grow your business with confidence. When you understand ROI, you start seeing where your money works hardest and where it quietly slips away. What ROI...
by Leanne Watson | Oct 29, 2025 | Business, Commerical, Investing
Every business choice comes with a cost, even the ones you don’t make. When you decide to use your capital one way, you’re giving up what it could have earned somewhere else. That’s the basis of opportunity cost. Some examples of this are: Choosing to pay down debt...
